. Living Extracts .
IN PERSON
TINCTURE INTENSIVE
April 25th - 26th 2026
A two-day immersive exploration of tincture making that weaves chemistry,
mathematics, and pharmacology with the living spirit of plants.
This intensive is designed for practitioners who want to step beyond commercial
extracts and into ethical, traceable, and deeply effective medicine making.
An in-depth, hands-on immersion for herbalists and clinicians seeking sovereignty in their dispensary.
This workshop explores tincturing as both science and relationship—covering extraction methods, constituent chemistry, calculations, and quality control, alongside ethical sourcing, ecological responsibility, and cultural respect.
The Science +
the Soul
You’ve been waiting for a course like this!
AN IN-DEPTH, HANDS-ON IMMERSION FOR HERBALISTS AND CLINICIANS
SEEKING SOVEREIGNTY IN THEIR DISPENSARY.
Two Days of Intensive Learning.
Saturday 25th April- Sunday 26th April. 10am-3:30pm. No Accommodation on Site.
Sliding Scale Payment.
Morning Tea and Drinks provided. Lunch not catered.
We will be learning in a Farm environment, surrounded by animals and trees in our upstairs learning space.
This space is unheated, but comfortable. Please be prepared to learn outside an urban environment.
How to make high quality Herbal Tinctures using a variety of methods
How to get the most out of your Herbs when Tincturing
The difference between maceration and percolation
In depth Maceration Techniques
Fresh vs Dried
Maths & Formulas for concentration and quality control
The desired Ethanol ratios for particular Herbs and their active constituents
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO ARE YOU
Particularly suited to Herbal Clinicians & Practitioners who want to create their own dispensaries
For Medicine Makers and Herbal Manufacturers that want to understand how to make high-quality extracts beyond the folk method
Those seeking a deeper understanding of herbal extracts
Herbalists unsatisfied with the amount of hands-on herbal training available
People that consider the environmental and social ethics of relying on large corporations for their extracts
RESOURCES
Two days of Herbal Lectures, Interactive Exercises and Practical Skills
Class Handouts
Complete formulas and equations
Ethanol Concentrations for Herbs Tincture Chart
Maceration & Percolation worksheets
Guidance on how to make these effective herbal products
50% off Code for ‘TINCTURE-CRAFT’ the online accompaniment to this course, which will have all the lectures and maths for you to go back and revise
“The Herbal Industry needs Taj’s Facilitation.
Her passion, integrity and enthusiasm shine - the excitement and interest in her craft is infectious”
— Sara, Naturopath
I am a Qualified Herbalist (BHSc) with a background in Permaculture (AdvDip) and a particular interest in Phytochemistry.
Understanding the chemistry of herbalism is what lights me up, and I spend a lot of my time refining my learning and skill in this field and creating products for my own Herbal Dispensary for my clients and patrons.
I am not only dedicated to my work as a Herbalist, I am obsessed with it!
Meet Taj
Preview Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Tincture Making
Tincture His/Herstory -
Why use Tinctures?
Ethanol/Alcohol as a Solvent
Ethanol percentages for different Herbs -
Different Maceration Methods
Fresh vs Dry
Maths and Formulas -
Making Dried Plant Tinctures
Making Fresh Plant Tinctures
Tastings
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
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Intro to Percolation
The difference between Maceration and Percolation
When to Percolate / When to Macerate -
How Percolation Works
Making your own Percolator -
Maths & Formulas
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Percolation demonstration and run-through
Tastings
. Living Extracts .
Learn how to make effective, ethical and high quality
Herbal Tinctures to stock your own living Dispensary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are hardly any in person workshops in Australia that cover the science and practice of creating your own herbal extracts beyond the folk method. Universities only have one Herbal Manufacturing class, and it does not go into this depth.
This course is quite one-one-a-kind -
No accommodation on site for the weekend, however there are a variety of BnB’s and caravan parks in the area.
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We are roughly an hour drive from Melbourne, and nearest to Riddles Creek V-Line Station.
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Indeed! Universities in Australia do not go into this kind of depth of extract making.
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No! It is recommended you have some experience with herbal medicine or medicine making, or that you have done some of my previous courses. Many of my participants are home herbalists, however I do feel this is extremely helpful for those wanting to start their own dispensaries or product businesses.
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Refunds are not available for change of mind or change in circumstances.
According to the Australian Consumer Law, refunds are only available if the course does not deliver the promised information. If you are unsatisfied you have 5 days past course commencement to inform us.