Oasis Botanica Schedule and Events

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, CLASS REGISTRATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: 970-858-9565

SCHEDULED CLASSES:

Note: Pre-registration with payment required for all classes. 1023 Hotel Circle, Mack, Colorado. Space is limited. Fun, interactive classes. Registration closes two days prior to class.

Aromatherapy 101:

Saturday, January 9, 2010, 2:00 PM-4 PM. Learn the basics of aromatherapy while sampling a variety of wonderful essential oils. You’ll learn what essential oils do for the plants and how they work for us. $15 fee includes essential oil inhaler.

Kitchen Cosmetics:

Saturday, January 23, 2010, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. We’ll be cooking, so wear project clothes! Learn how to make your own bath salts, creams, salves and sprays. We provide all the ingredients and containers, and you take your finished projects home. Warning: This class will spoil you! You won’t settle for store-bought products after you make your own. Materials and containers available for sale. $35 fee includes materials for take-home product.

Natural Perfumery and Essential Oil Blending:

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. You'll learn how to blend essential oils into effective and harmonious compositions for personal care and unique signature perfumes. $35 fee includes 1/3 oz of your personal blend in an elegant glass roll-on vial. PREREQUISITE: Aromatherapy 101 or comparable knowledge. Call Barbara Lucks at 970-858-9565 for prerequisite waiver.

Green Housekeeping:

Learn to clean fast and green! Using essential oils and microfiber: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM. Housework that's fun...no kidding! Get rid of chemicals and cut your work in half. It will save you $$$ and it’s so much fun the whole family or staff will want to pitch in! We also discuss proven ways to maintain your home and business to prevent flu and cut down on sick time. $15 fee includes a spray bottle of natural cleaner.

YEAR ROUND SERVICES (by appointment)

Personal essential oil sampling or shop visits:

Treat yourself to a sampling of over 50 therapy grade essential oils at our location in Mack, Colorado. No fee, but call for appointment.

Personal instruction:

“Aromatherapy 101” and your own personal blend. $40 fee includes basic instruction and 1/6 ounce of your personalized essential oil blend. Allow 45-60 minutes. At our location in Mack, Colorado.

Group instruction:

Customized for your group. “Aromatherapy 101” (1 ½ hour), “Herbs 101” (1 ½ hour), “Natural Menopause” (1 ½ hour), “Green Housekeeping” (1 ½ hour), “Winter Wellness” (1 ½ hour), and “Kitchen Cosmetics” (3 hours) are among the classes we offer. $60/hr group presentation fee includes handouts. We can work with any size group. Our Mack classroom accommodates up to 8 students and allows seasonal garden tours. We also present at your home or business location. Call to discuss your special needs.

Aromatherapy Certification:

A wealth of practical information you will put to work immediately for your household or business. You will be able to safely and effectively apply the principles of essential oil use. 30 hour class requires additional exam, projects and case studies for certification. Held on two weekends with additional certification requirements on your own time. First weekend can function as a stand-alone course for home use. 4 student minimum. Our classroom or your location. Scheduled to accommodate needs of class. $325 per student includes materials and workbook. First weekend only, $175. Please call with your preferred time of year for this course.

SPECIAL SUMMER SERVICES:

U-Cut Herb and Flower Garden:

Visit our herb and flower garden in Mack, Colorado. OPEN SATURDAY MORNINGS 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, MEMORIAL DAY-LABOR DAY. Other times by appointment (we love appointments!). You can call ahead for “What’s Blooming” or just come out and be surprised! 5 stems for $2.00. Please bring your own containers. Contact us for larger quantities of herbs or flowers for your special event. Flowers generally available through mid-September.

Fruita Farmers Market:

Fruita, Colorado. Most Saturday mornings, 8:00-12:00 June-October. On the lawn of the Community Center on Aspen Street. We sell potted herbs, a small selection of essential oils and a variety of specialty products for the home. If you wish to shop our full product line, shop the website, phone us or visit us at our shop in Mack, Colorado.