The Apothecary Craft Apprenticeship

October 29 – December 10, 2025
Wednesdays, 4:00–6:30 PM | Meeting House Farm Apothecary | Scarborough, Maine

Step inside the apothecary and join us for a 6-week, hands-on apprenticeship designed to ground you in the timeless craft of herbal medicine making. With just five apprentices per session, this intimate program offers personalized mentorship, practical skills, and a chance to root deeply into the healing traditions of the plants.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of seven weeks, you’ll gain confidence and skill in:

• 🌿 Harvesting — How and when to harvest herbs for maximum potency.

• 🍃 Drying & Storage — Techniques to preserve herbs for year-round use.

• 🌸 Extract Making — Crafting both alcohol-based tinctures and infused oils.

• 🧴 Salve Making — Transforming herbal oils into soothing topical remedies.

• 💧 Serum Making — Creating nourishing botanical skin care.

Each session blends instruction, demonstration, and guided practice. By the end, you’ll have both the knowledge and the hands-on experience to begin crafting your own home apothecary.

Apprenticeship Details

• Dates: Wednesdays, October 29 – December 10, 2025 (ending on Dec 10 with a “snow date” of 12/17 and no class on 11/26 (the night before Thanksgiving).

• Time: 4:00 – 6:30 PM

• Location: Meeting House Farm Apothecary, Scarborough, Maine

• Group Size: Limited to 5 apprentices

Tuition & Scholarships

• Standard Tuition: $700 (Paid in full before October 29 or a monthly plan of three equal payments through December)
  

• Pay in full: $700

• Scholarship Exchange (2 available): Tuition waived in exchange for 4 hours of weekly farm work during the 6-week apprenticeship. In return, you’ll receive 2 hours of guided learning each week.

How to Enroll

To reserve your place or apply for a scholarship, please email hello@meetinghouse.farm with the subject line: “Apothecary Craft Apprenticeship Enrollment.”

Please include:

• Your full name
  

• A short note about your interest in herbal medicine and what draws you to the apprenticeship

Because the group is limited to five apprentices, spaces will fill quickly. We encourage you to reach out soon to secure your spot in this season of learning and craft.