Magical Mentorship and Apprenticeships

Does your kid love magic and want to learn it for real? Samwise is seeking young magical apprentices to learn about herbalism, art, divination, mindfulness and how to be in magical relationship with the world around us. Apprentices can learn in a one-on-one setting or in small groups. Past apprentice projects have included:

• Herbal Plant Walks

• Herbal Medicine Making

• Flower Essence (magic potion!) Making

• Art and Painting as Magical Practice

• Making our own oracle cards

• Basic Astrology as Learned through Art Projects

• Magical Amulet (Jewelry) Making

• Protection Spells

• Getting to know the elements, including fire making

• Mindfulness and Meditation

• Creation of our own spell books and practice creative writing

• And so much more!

“Samwise has mentored my 12-year old for the past 18 months. Sam has taught them so much, and supported their learning in multiple ways. Sam is exceptionally thoughtful and gentle and kind. They have helped my kiddo to reach beyond what they thought they could do. My child feels safe with Sam, emotionally, physically and spiritually. My child treasures their time to explore art, earth magic and medicine and so much more. We are all appreciative of the mentoring they provide, in the context of a consistent, loving and supportive relationship.” - Sonia B., parent of a magical apprentice

Sessions can be tailored to what you youth are interested in. Samwise is passionate about creating supportive learning environments for all and welcomes folks working with neurodivergency, diverse learning styles and folks with disabilities. If there is a way to make these teachings more accessible to your youth, please let us know.

If you are interested connecting with Samwise about working with your youth as a magical apprentice, please reach out to them by emailing them at sam.raridon.herbal@gmail.com to talk about rates and availability.

Herbal First Aid and Plant Magic for Kids! (Fall 2021)

An Online Herbal First Aid Class for Kids! Help your young one feel empowered with the plant medicines around them when an ouchie comes along. This class is 6 Sundays: October 17th - November 21, 4:30 - 5:30 PM EST (1:30 - 2:30 PM PST). Designed for ages 11 - 17, and younger kids are totally welcome with some adult support. This would be a great class to do along side your youth or by them selves (this class does involve heating things on a stove from time to time, so making sure if your youth is doing this class on their own, they are confident with stove / fire safety and turning on and off the stove).

Inclusivity and access are really important values to Samwise. They welcome learners of all abilities and neurodiversity— only a passion about learning healing plants is required! Samwise is working towards offering closed captioning on all videos and classes for the ease of all learners. If there are ways to make these teachings more accessible, please let them know by sending them an email at sam.raridon.herbal@gmail.com.

Class Schedule

Class 1 October 17: Can I Eat That? Some Common Edible Wild Plants (Introducing HALT — Am I Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired?)

Class 2 October 24: Bug Bites, Stings and Splinters (Making Plantain Spit Poultices and Oil)

Class 3 October 31: Nightmares and Feeling Scared (Chamomile Honey Popsicle) (Happy Halloween!)

Class 4 November 7: Tummy Aches (Intro to mixing your own tea - Lemon balm, Mint, Fennel)

Class 5 November 14: Cuts and Scrapes (Yarrow Salve)

Class 6 November 28: Coughs and Colds (Elderberry Oxymel)

Materials

Fresh Plants that are maybe in your yard? : Plantain (I will teach how to ID)

Dried Plants to Order from Mountain Rose or other Dried Herb Distributer: Chamomile (4 oz), Lemon Balm (2 oz), Mint (2 oz), Fennel Seed (2 oz), Yarrow (4 oz), Elderberries (4 oz)

From the Grocery Store: Olive Oil, Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar

Also Needed: Popscicle molds, beeswax (little pellets are best), small jars to hold salve, tincture bottles to hold elderberry oxymel, quart sized mason jars to hold back stock, loose leaf tea ball or strainer.

Cost

This class is offered on a sliding scale from $60 - $120 for the whole series. A discounted rate of $40 for the class series is offered when you sign up to be a monthly patron of my work on Patreon. Payment can be made to Samwise through paypal or venmo upon registration.

You can register by clicking on the “Sign Up” button at the top of the page.

Mindfulness and Magic Classes for Kids (Spring 2021)

Learn the basics of mindfulness, magic and plant healing with Community Herbalist and Wizard Samwise Raridon! Samwise offers fun and engaging classes for kids (and adults!) through their Patreon. There, you’ll find short fun videos on mindfulness and magical practice for kids, ways to sign up for live magic classes over zoom with Samwise and other kids, and recordings of past classes. Click here to join them on Patreon.

Samwise also offers one on one magical mentorship to kids who want to learn how to make real life magic and learn how to listen and be in magical relationship to plants, animals and the universe. You can reach out to them for their rates and availability at sam.raridon.herbal@gmail.com.

Inclusivity and access are really important values to Samwise. They welcome learners of all abilities and neurodiversity— only a passion about learning magic is required! Samwise is working towards offering closed captioning on all videos and classes for the ease of all learners. If there are ways to make these teachings more accessible, please let them know by sending them an email at sam.raridon.herbal@gmail.com.