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Medical herbalist, Christina Stapley has been growing, studying and using herbs for over 35 years. In 2009 she will be tutoring a series of workshops on herb cultivation, modern and historical uses of herbs at the locations listed below. Where the days are demonstrations only, these are marked as such.

In or near Calne. Wilts. The following Workshops
	Making Herbal Christmas Gifts and Decorations. Saturday November 28th. 6 items to make. Complete up to 5 on a day filled with fragrance, colour and the spice of Christmas. Choose from 1. A cinnamon sled with sacks of frankincense, myrrh and spices, pulled by reindeer. 2. A leaf printed scarf or herb-filled sachet. 3. A candle decorated with pressed flowers. 4. Small wreath of kitchen spices, seasonings and herbs.5. Afternoon Tea Collection – a selection of nicely presented winter herbal tea blends and herb jellies to spread on bread or scones. 6. Novelty Scented Tree Decorations, Lavender angels or hanging stars and balls covered with spices. 9.30 – 4pm. £25 + Cost of materials. Website www.heartsease-herbalist.co.uk Email: Christina.stapley@tiscali.co.uk Or Tel: 01249 821087.

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, West Sussex The following workshops
	Christmas Gifts and Decorations with Herbs. Saturday 5th December Wednesday 16th December Choose to make up to five gifts and decorations on a day bright with the colours and heady with the scents of Christmas. Get away from the work of Christmas to have a fun day making your choice from: 1. Tree Decorations. Gilded star anise & cinnamon stars & woodland birds and animals made from seed-heads, seeds and nut husks to hang from the tree. 2. A kitchen wreath with spices, bags of herbs for seasonings, mulled wine and teas. 3. Christmas pot-pourri. 4. Table decoration inspired by the table parterres of the 18th century, made with elegant swirls of coloured herb powders on a stencilled base with miniature potted trees. Perfect for a Christmas party. 5. Snowman. Made quickly in soft white fur fabric and filled with soothing herbs. 6. Sugar and Spice – A unique selection of Jars of sugar flavoured, coloured or fragranced with your choice from Vanilla, Rose, Cinnamon, Lavender, Pot Marigold, Angelica and more. Pack them into a presentation basket or container supplied by you. These can be used to decorate cakes or desserts, make sweets etc. 7. A Christmas stocking of gold or silver net containing any of the following:- aromatic rose water, herbal soap, body lotion, cream, bath sachets or shower gel. 8. Pressed herb decorated Candles. Or the option to fashion your own flower shaped or seasonal candles with wax moulded with the heat of your hand. 9. A Yule log with festive greenery, a candle, dried seed-heads, herbs and spices. 10. Gift Wallet for Embroiderers. Your choice of design from several suitable for adult or child, with your selection of herb-dyed embroidery silks and simple to make presentation wallet. 9.30-4.30pm. £45. www.wealddown.co.uk Email courses@wealddown.co.uk Tel: 01243 811464