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Charles R. Garcia, Director

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    HH  Classes

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    2016 Herb Gatherings

    2016 Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference
     September 15-18, 2016
     Cloudcroft, NM

    Thank you for supporting the  California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism.


    HH  Six Ways to Catch a Class!

    The California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism offers classes six ways:
    1.  Evenings:
    		 In-home lecture-discussion classes, held on a set night of the week for several weeks.
    2.  Online:
    		 Delivered via internet, with assignments due every week.
    3.  Special Topics:
    		 Topics requested by the organizer, for a gathering created for the class/es.
    4.  Community:
    		 At establishments in the area, such as libraries or herberias.
    5.  Herb Fests:
    		 As a lecturer at an herbal fair, festival, or conference.
    6.  Guest Lectures:
    		 As an invited speaker during the course of college and university classes.
    On request, students for classes in Richmond can be picked up at the Richmond BART 20 minutes before the scheduled start time for evening or Saturday classes.

    choosing a class

    HH the right class


    • Beginning Classes are designed for people interested in learning about Traditional California Hispanic Herbalism. While consistent with them, this is not the same approach as new-age herbalism, or herblism as practiced in the Eastern U.S.
    • Advanced classes require a LOT of prior knowledge and experience in Traditional Hispanic Herbalism and healing.
    • CHECK WITH THE INSTRUCTOR before registering.
    • Quick classes include both beginning and advanced topics.
    • Quick Clases are great for a quick look into Traditional Hispanic Herbalism.

     

    Ask the Instructor to find the classes that suit you.

    		 image: advanced class 2-13-2014

    Our Purpose

    image of Lori and Chuck march 2012 from Alejandra Palos
     Lori and Charles March 2012

    The California School of Traditional Hispanic Herbalism officially opened its doors in January of 1998 in the San Francisco East Bay city of Richmond, California, to teach and preserve the healing traditions of the Hispanic curanderos and curanderas (folk healers) of California. Many of these classes had been informally taught for two years prior to the creation of the school.

    Primarily offering classes in herbalism, the school also stresses an understanding of Curanderismo, the healing techniques and philosophies of Native-Hispanic California.  The cross-cultural influences of European and Asian herbs, along with the use of native plants, made California Curanderismo a unique and potent healing medium.  These practices also include the use of intuitive diagnosis skills, psychoactive plants, ritual and magic.

    Contact Us

    School & Classes: curandero50@gmail.com
             (510) 672 7849

    Please leave clear phone messages. Do not rush through your request. Your call will be returned in time.


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