Join Herbalist & Modern Wortcunner Josh Williams for an exploration of the deep heart of spiritual herbalism as we experience the Wortcunning ways!

Learn about the rich history of Wortcunning and herbalism in the Indo-European world with a focus on English, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and Scandinavian approaches. Meet 9 powerful herbs and connect with charming, remedials, and approaches to this ancient, ancestral way of working with the herbs for wisdom, magic, and medicine!

Course Details

ONLINE LEARNING

The entire Wyrtcræft Program happens online, in community. Each class will take place via Zoom and will include discussion and lecture, demonstrations, slides & notes, handouts, and supportive materials. If you are unable to attend the live classes, you can watch replays at your convenience for one full year! Repetition is the key to learning, so we encourage all students to watch the classes as many times as they are able during their course year.

CLASSROOM & CONNECTIONS

Students will have access to a private discord server where they can chat, ask questions, share with one another, and be inspired by what everyone is up to.

JOURNEY & GOALS

As we establish the foundations of exceptional Wortcunning practice, we hope that each student will make the most of their time with the group, the teachers, and the collective experience. There is so much more to learning these sacred artes than just attending classes! Research and journal prompts, projects, and adjunct experiences are a core aspect of this program. Students who engage with all of them to the best of their ability will get the most out of the experience and will be qualified to continue their education in Level Two and Level Three.

The Wyrtcræft Program is comprehensive and authentic in its scope of modern Wortcunning practice and is best taken as a furthering of a formal clinical herbalism program. If you would like personalized guidance on selecting a foundational herbalism course, please reach out to us and we will be happy to offer some trusted recommendations!

Teachers and assistants will be available throughout the active calendar of the course to answer questions, provide feedback, and participate in all class chats and experiences.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Level One is a 7-week program made up of 6 formal classes.
Each class happens live online with recordings being sent out shortly after the class ends. Recordings are available for one year from the start date of the program.
Scroll down to see the schedule for our upcoming cohort.

PREPARATION

A list of suggested books (3) and materials will be sent out with your welcome packet. You are not required to purchase books or materials to take this course- but having them on-hand allows for you to have what you need for all reading and research prompts and hands-on experiences.

Suggested books:
Culpeper’s Complete Herbal / Nicholas Culpeper (Steven Foster’s version is lovely and light)
The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners / Wolf Storl
Botany in a Day / Thomas Elpel [suggested as a personal reference]

CERTIFICATION

Certification in our tradition of Wortcunning requires satisfactory completion of all three levels. In order to complete each level and be invited to attend the next level, students should strive to attend all live classes, watch/listen replays of each class several times, complete all prompts and projects in a timely manner, and participate in class and teacher discussions. If any student struggles to keep up or complete any specific prompts, we are happy to work with them to make space and accommodations that meet them where they are and support their successful completion of the course.

TUITION

The cost for Level One is $120 - priced for accessibility
Established Tier 3 Patreon members receive 50% off on this class!
This price includes all classes and replays for one year, student chat, and supplemental digital materials.
Books and physical materials are not included in course cost.