Create, Learn, and Connect: Explore DIY Herbal Experiences
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, from the world, or from a sense of purpose? Do you want to engage in activities that are hands-on, creative, and rooted in the natural world, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you long to learn practical skills, craft something meaningful, and connect with others, while exploring the healing potential of plants and herbs?
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. We often lose touch with the things that bring us joy and balance. We crave meaningful experiences, yet time and opportunity can be limited. Without hands-on learning, skill development, and connection to nature, life can feel rushed and ungrounded.
You’ve probably tried self-help practices, mindfulness, or other ways to reconnect—but there’s something uniquely empowering about learning by doing in a supportive environment.
Welcome to the Living Classroom! Engaging in DIY herbal and botanical projects can be a powerful way to build confidence, develop practical skills, and experience personal growth. It’s a way to connect with the natural world, explore your creativity, and cultivate mindfulness. When these experiences are shared in a community setting, they also provide support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging.
I’m Sheena Hanscel, a certified wellness & DIY coach. I guide individuals and groups through hands-on experiences that foster skill-building, creativity, and connection with nature.
With a background in floral design, herbalism, and wellness coaching, I teach workshops and DIY projects that give you practical skills you can take home, while also encouraging personal empowerment, mindful living, and connection with others. Whether you’re learning to craft teas, body care, floral arrangements, or other botanical creations, my goal is to help you leave with confidence, knowledge, and inspiration to bring the garden into your everyday life.
Does this sound like you?
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Want to slow down, get your hands in the soil, and engage with the natural world in a meaningful way?
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Curious about herbalism and botanical craft, and eager to learn practical skills you can use at home?
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Looking for hands-on experiences that combine creativity, mindfulness, and connection to nature?
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Ready to feel empowered by what you can create, gain confidence in your abilities, and bring the healing benefits of plants into your everyday life?
Get the support you need in creating a life filled with meaning and intention through personalized skill building workshops
Much of the advice out there about personal growth focuses on quick fixes and surface-level solutions—telling you what to do without giving you the tools to truly engage with yourself or your environment.
For example, you might be told to “practice self-care,” which is great advice—but how do you actually put it into practice in a meaningful way? What skills or knowledge do you need to connect with nature, craft herbal remedies, or create something with your own hands? Lasting growth comes from learning, doing, and experimenting, not shortcuts.
Many approaches to wellness overlook your unique story, interests, and needs. That missing piece is you—your creativity, curiosity, and capacity to grow through hands-on experiences.
My approach focuses on teaching practical, skills-based herbal and botanical practices that you can use in your daily life. Whether it’s crafting teas, body care, floral arrangements, or other plant-based creations, you’ll gain knowledge, confidence, and the ability to bring the healing power of nature home with you.
These experiences also foster connection—to yourself, to the natural world, and to a community of like-minded learners. Engaging in nature-based craft and herbalism is not only empowering, it’s therapeutic. It helps you slow down, reconnect, and build a sense of balance in a busy world.
If you’re ready to learn new skills, deepen your relationship with plants, and experience the joy of creating with intention, you’re in the right place. I’m here to guide you through hands-on experiences that are educational, inspiring, and rooted in the natural world.
Create sacred space in your everyday life.
I know you’re more than just the labels you carry. More than just a collection of roles and responsibilities. You’re more than just your daily routine. You are a soul seeking connection – to yourself, to nature, and to something larger than yourself.
My DIY workshops will guide you in crafting those rituals, empowering you to honor your journey and connect with the sacred in your every day life through skills based learning and botanical craft.
This is your invitation to a more intentional life. It’s a journey of self-discovery, connection, and the creation of meaningful moments. Through personalized guidance and support, you’ll learn how to weave nature into the fabric of your everyday life. We’ll explore the power of plants, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the unique expression of your own creative spirit. This isn’t about surface-level changes. It’s about cultivating deep and lasting well-being and crafting a life that truly resonates with your soul. It’s about coming home to yourself.
Skill Building Workshop Options
Every workshop is unique, just like the people who join them. I design hands-on, skills-based experiences that teach you how to work with herbs, flowers, and natural materials in ways that are practical, creative, and deeply meaningful. Every workshop is a step toward reconnecting with the ways our ancestors once lived — in relationship with plants, the land, and each other. These hands-on, skills-based experiences draw from ethnobotanical traditions, honoring Indigenous knowledge and time-tested practices while making them accessible for everyday life today.
Whether you’re learning how to craft remedies from native plants, exploring the stories and cultural histories behind them, or simply deepening your connection to the natural world, these workshops offer a space to reclaim skills that have supported communities for generations.
Curious about what you can learn? Explore the workshop options below and discover how building these skills can ground you in tradition, foster resilience, and bring more meaning into your daily life.
Extracting the Essence
Foundations of Herbal Tincture Making
Tincture Making
Learn the time-honored craft of turning plants into concentrated liquid extracts known as tinctures. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the step-by-step process of making tinctures at home, from selecting herbs to proper extraction techniques and storage.
Tinctures are a traditional way to preserve the beneficial properties of plants in a convenient and shelf-stable form. They can be made from a wide variety of herbs and are often valued for their portability, versatility, and long shelf life.
Together, we’ll cover:
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The basics of alcohol and non-alcohol extractions
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How to choose the right plants for tincturing
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Proper ratios, safety considerations, and storage
DIY Tincture Kits available for $22, purchase here!
Steeped in Tradition
Blending Herbal Teas for Flavor and Function
Herbal Tea Blending
Discover the art of herbal tea blending. For centuries, communities around the world have steeped leaves, flowers, roots, and seeds not only for enjoyment but also for functionality.
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
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Select and combine herbs for flavor, aroma, and tradition
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Understand common herbs used in teas and their traditional roles
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Blend, balance, and brew your own creations
Herbal teas are a beautiful way to weave plants into your wellness practices! You’ll leave with your own custom blend and the knowledge to continue experimenting at home.
Premade 1oz Tea Tins available for $12, purchase here!
Sacred Smoke
Crafting Herbal Smoke Blends for Relaxation and Ritual
Herbal Prerolls
Explore the art of creating herbal smoking blends as a mindful, skill-based practice. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to combine dried herbs to craft aromatic, enjoyable blends without controlled substances.
You’ll learn how to:
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Select herbs for flavor, aroma, and traditional uses
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Prepare and store blends safely
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Understand ritual and cultural context of herbal smoke
This workshop emphasizes connection to the natural world, mindful practice, and hands-on learning. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted blend and the confidence to continue creating at home.
3 Pack of Herbal Prerolls available for $15, purchase here!
Wild Wisdom
Foraging & Plant Identification for Everyday Herbalism
Foraging & Plant ID
Reconnect with the natural world through hands-on foraging and plant identification. In this workshop, you’ll learn to safely recognize, harvest, and respect local plants while understanding their traditional uses.
You’ll explore:
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Key identification skills for common wild plants
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Sustainable and ethical foraging practices
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Ways to incorporate foraged plants into everyday herbal projects
This class emphasizes skill-building, connection to the land, and confidence in working with plants. You’ll leave with practical knowledge and appreciation for the native flora around you.
Botanical Bodycraft
Crafting Herbal Body Care Inspired by the Garden
Salves, Soaks, Bombs, Scrubs & More!
Learn to create your own herbal-infused body care products in this hands-on workshop. From bath soaks to scrubs, shower steamers, and bath bombs, you’ll explore how to blend herbs, botanicals, and essential oils into nourishing creations.
You’ll learn how to:
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Select and combine herbs and essential oils for scent and experience
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Prepare, store, and use herbal body care safely
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Infuse everyday self-care with intention and creativity
This workshop emphasizes skill-building, hands-on learning, and connection to the natural world. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted products and the confidence to continue crafting at home.
Check out our line up of botanical bodycraft products here!
Floral Alchemy
Hands-On Botanical Design with Intention & Symbolism
Floral Arranging & Design
Step into the world of flowers with a hands-on workshop that teaches you the art and technique of floral arranging. You’ll learn to create beautiful, intentional arrangements using fresh or dried botanicals, while exploring their history, symbolism, and uses in traditional practices.
In this workshop, you’ll:
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Develop core arranging techniques, from basic structures to more advanced designs
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Work with seasonal and native plants to enhance creativity and connection to the natural world
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Gain practical skills to recreate arrangements at home or for special occasions
This workshop emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, and the therapeutic benefits of working with plants. You’ll leave with your own unique arrangement and the confidence to continue crafting floral designs on your own.
Planning a special celebration? I’d love to create custom flowers for your event—get in touch and let’s plan together!
Sacred Scents
Creating Natural Incense and Candles with Botanicals
Aroma Workshops
Immerse yourself in the world of botanical aromas with a hands-on workshop designed to teach you the art and craft of scent. In this session, you’ll choose between two creative paths: making herbal incense or crafting botanical soy candles.
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Incense: Learn to blend herbs, resins, and essential oils into hand-rolled sticks that fill your space with natural fragrance.
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Candles: Explore combining botanicals and essential oils to create soy candles that bring aroma and intention into your home.
Each option focuses on practical skills, safe techniques, and connecting with the natural world through scent. You’ll leave with a finished product and the knowledge to continue experimenting at home, making aroma a mindful and skillful part of your daily life.
Explore our already made sacred aromas here!
Botanical Crafting Is Right For You If You're Ready To:
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Reconnect with yourself and the natural world through hands-on herbal and botanical skills.
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Learn practical DIY techniques that support wellness, creativity, and mindful living.
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Explore plant-based remedies, floral design, and other nature-based practices in a supportive community.
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Cultivate confidence, self-care, and personal empowerment through skill-building experiences.
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Deepen your connection to heritage, tradition, and the healing wisdom of plants.
If you’ve read this far, you’re likely feeling a pull toward something hands-on and transformative—a chance to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with the healing wisdom of plants. These workshops are designed to guide you on that journey, empowering you to learn practical skills and create experiences that nourish your body, mind, and creativity.
This is for anyone who wants to cultivate a life they truly enjoy. No matter what challenges you’re facing, the tools, guidance, and community here can help you build confidence, explore herbal craft, and connect with the natural world in meaningful ways.
If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and surface-level solutions, you’ve come to the right place.
