Making Herbal Infusions

Name: Making Herbal Infusions
Start: 2026-02-21T13:30:00+11:00
End: 2026-02-21T13:30:00+11:00
Location: Carlton Baths

About

We will learn how to prepare a herbal water infusion to support stamina and vitality, with a light-handed alchemical approach. Think of it as a craft demonstration with symbolism. The point is to explore how intention, timing, and boundaries can sharpen a practical routine — and how the same drink can feel different when you treat it like a piece of art rather than a beverage you forget in the fridge.
We’ll begin with a short tea ceremony to arrive, settle the nervous system, and mark a transition from the noise of the day into a more attentive space. We’ll drink tea together, letting the body unwind and the senses sharpen. From there, the rest of the afternoon tends to move more easily.
After the tea, we’ll watch a short video I’ve made that visually walks through the infusion process. The video shows each step clearly, so everyone has a grounded reference point. It’s less about instruction in the usual sense and more about showing rhythm, timing, and care—how small gestures add up when you’re working with plants, water, and intention.
Once the video ends, we’ll open the floor for discussion. We’ll talk about the herbs involved, why certain combinations support endurance rather than stimulation, and how simple symbolic actions can help anchor habits in the body. Questions, observations, and personal experience are all welcome. If you’re someone who likes to know “why” as much as “how,” there will be room for that.
The magical or alchemical element is kept grounded and practical. We’ll explore how older systems thought about vitality—not as endless energy, but as something cultivated through balance, rhythm, and respect for limits. The focus is on steadiness rather than force, and on practices you could realistically repeat at home without special tools or ingredients.
No substances will be consumed beyond tea. You don’t need prior experience with herbalism or alchemy. Curiosity and a willingness to slow down are enough.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to make the infusion on your own, along with a framework for approaching everyday acts—like preparing a drink—as moments of care rather than chores. If nothing else, the afternoon offers a pause: a chance to sit with others, drink something warm, and remember that stamina is often built quietly, one small, attentive action at a time.
No dietary, health advice or any professional service is offered at the vent.