Blue Petal Herbal Apprenticeship (2026–2027)
An Immersive, Hands-On Journey into Practical Herbalism
November 2026 – June 2027 | Fortnightly on Sundays | Blue Petal HQ, Taranaki
Step into the garden and deepen your relationship with plant medicine. Spanning 16 four-hour hands-on sessions across the seasons, this comprehensive apprenticeship guides you through traditional herbal wisdom, native and introduced plant identification, permaculture growing, and small-batch apothecary crafting.
From soil building and wild foraging to formulating your own high-potency tinctures, oxymels, balms, and steam distillations, you will gain the confidence and practical skills to build your personal home apothecary.
Tuition & Investment:
- Pay in Full: $1,500 NZD (Save $100)
- Payment Plan: $1,600 NZD total
Includes all 16 sessions, raw materials, take-home herbal remedies, drying room access, printed course workbooks, and shared seasonal lunches.
Botanical Mixology
HERBAL COCKTAILS, MOCKTAILS and SHRUBS
A Blue Petal Masterclass | Sat, 14 Nov 2026 | 1.0 - 3.00pm | $90
Location: Blue Petal
Elevate your entertaining and daily wellness routines with handcrafted botanical beverages! In this fun, flavorful masterclass, you’ll discover how to infuse fresh garden herbs, fruits, and spices into sophisticated, health-supporting drinks - with or without alcohol.
What We’ll Be Exploring & Making:
- Craft Cocktail Mixing: Discover how to seamlessly blend your herbal infusions into classic and seasonal cocktails.
- Herbal Elixirs & Mocktails: Master flavor balancing, muddling, and garnishing to create stunning zero-proof drinks.
- Old-Fashioned Fruit Shrubs: Learn the art of cold-processed drinking vinegars—the ultimate tangy, gut-friendly cocktail and soda base.
- Botanical Syrups & Oxymels: Craft herbal-infused sweet syrup foundations using fresh garden botanicals.
You’ll taste-test a wide variety of botanical flavor combinations, mix your own signature creations during class, and leave with recipes and remedies to impress your guests at home! All herbs, fruits, equipment, and tasting samples are fully provided.
Cancellation Policy: We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the event. For cancellations within the 5-day window, your seat is non-refundable but is fully transferable - feel free to send a friend in your place! If Blue Petal must cancel for any reason, a 100% refund will be issued.
Bring a Friend & Save 10%:
Booking for two? Contact us directly at info@bluepetalnz.com and enjoy 10% off your combined booking!
Christmas Herbal Gifts
A Blue Petal Masterclass | Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | 1.0 - 3.00pm | $90
Location: Blue Petal
Bring warmth, fragrance and a touch of herbal magic to your holiday season! Join us for a creative, hands-on afternoon crafting gorgeous homemade treats perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself!).
What We’ll Be Crafting Together:
- Mulled Wine Spice Blends: Create aromatic, warm-spiced sachets to infuse holiday wines, ciders or juices.
- Herb-Infused Honeys: Blend raw honey with garden botanicals for sweet, health-supporting holiday jars.
- Festive Preserves: Craft golden, spiced fruit preserves that pair perfectly with holiday platters.
- Herb-Marinated Feta: Layer fresh herbs, garlic and specialty oils over creamy feta for an impressive gourmet gift jar.
You will craft your own beautiful herbal gifts to take home - all ingredients, glassware and crafting supplies are fully provided.
Cancellation Policy: We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the event. For cancellations within the 5-day window, your seat is non-refundable but is fully transferable - feel free to send a friend in your place! If Blue Petal must cancel for any reason, a 100% refund will be issued.
Bring a Friend & Save 10%:
Booking for two? Contact us directly at info@bluepetalnz.com and enjoy 10% off your combined booking!
Looking for a Private Event?
Time Together with Herbs
Gather, Create and Connect – A Private Group Workshop at Blue Petal
Enjoy a curated herbal experience with friends, family or colleagues - the perfect way to celebrate birthdays, festive gatherings or a meaningful team day out. Set in our relaxed rural sanctuary, your group will immerse themselves in the craft of seasonal medicine-making.
Under Martina’s guidance, you will create a bespoke herbal product to take home - perhaps a vibrant infused honey, a botanical vinegar or a signature seasoning mix - all rooted in traditional wellness and culinary practices. This is more than just a workshop; it is a sensory-rich time that celebrates nature, flavour and the joy of creating something by hand.
- Location: The Hearth Room at Blue Petal HQ, Taranaki.
- Customized: Sessions are tailored to suit your group’s specific interests and the season’s bounty.
- Pricing: Starting from $100 per person (2hrs).
Ready to host your own herbal gathering?
Click the "Enquire About a Private Booking" button below to discuss dates, pricing and themes. We look forward to welcoming your group to the table!