OCTOBER 2026 Learn Something New! Workshops, Masterclasses, Courses

UPDATED: October 5, 2026

I am a perpetual learner and for many years I’ve made it a personal goal to learn something new every day! I’ve taken at least a few courses from each of the educators below.

Most of the educators below offer lifetime access to their courses. This is something I really appreciate, since it seems that each time I login for a refresher, I learn something that I missed the first time around! Some are affiliates, some are not. Either way, I hope you’ll take advantage of their knowledge share.

Learn Something New:

• My Books!
• Aromahead Institute
  • Quarterly spotlight course: Lavender Spotlight Class
• Formula Botanica with Lorraine Dallmeier
• Herbal Academy
• Heidi Villegas
  • FREE Family Herbalist Workshop Series
• Kami McBride
• Lipid Oils Academy with Susan M Parker
• Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine with Evan Sylliaasen
• SpiritDog Training with Steffi Trott

I’ll update this page on a regular basis as new workshops, masterclasses, and courses become available. And also whenever I find a new educator I love! So, anytime you want to learn something new, check out what’s going on here, first.

[This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links I may earn a commission. This does not impact your price. For more information, please see our disclosure.]

Books by Christine Pressler, CA

Learn more about each of my books and where you can find them right here.

Aromahead Institute is one of the world’s leaders in Aromatherapy and essential oil education. They offer classes ranging from an introduction to Natural Living all the way to Level 3 Aromatherapy Certification. They also offer a whole slew of 1-3 hour workshops where they focus on one particular issue or plant.

I have personally taken nearly every course Aromahead has to offer and this is where I received my Aromatherapy Certification (ACP). I often say, my only regret is that I waited so long to enroll!

All Aromahead classes have unlimited lifetime access, meaning anytime an update is made or new information is added you will have access to that, too!

This Quarter’s Spotlight Course

^{[back to top]}

Formula Botanica is one the world’s leading online schools for Organic Cosmetic Formulation. They have taught over 20,000 students in 190 countries the art and science of natural skin care formulation.

Learn something new about natural skin care formulation at Formula Botanica’s FREE Cosmetic Formulation Foundations class. Click here to register today (not an affiliate link).

^{[back to top]}

Herbal Academy provides herbal enthusiasts the groundwork they need to pursue whatever herbalism avenue they wish, from family herbalist to clinical herbalist. From absolute beginner to advanced courses their goal is to provide affordable education that represents a broad spectrum of herbal viewpoints and respects Nature.

They also offer some really fun short courses on botanical skin care, perfumery, herbal stress management, botanical drawing, and making herbal tinctures. And all of Herbal Academy’s courses have lifetime access. Click here to check out the entire Herbal Academy catalog.

It’s the perfect time to learn a new skill or enhance your learning!

^{[back to top]}

Most herbal schools don’t teach essential oils well. Most aromatherapy schools don’t teach whole-herb family, community, or clinical care using medicinal herbs.

Heidi Villegas, founder of the Healing Harvest Homestead and School of Botanical Arts & Sciences (SOBAS), brings them together! Anyone interested in natural health and preparedness with find a sprinkle of encouragement and inspiration will love working with Heidi.

FREE Family Herbalist Workshop

This week Heidi’s hosting a fantastic FREE workshop series called “The Art of Becoming an Herbalist” to help you build true wisdom in your herbal choices and make real, lasting changes in your life.

In this video series, Heidi will guide you step-by-step so you can choose the right herbs for specific situations, craft effective remedies, master basic safety, and care for everyday health needs with calm and clarity.

Each video is under 25 minutes long and is packed with information. When you register, you’ll get instant access to all three sessions and the accompanying downloadable worksheets.

Watch videos on demand right now!

^{[back to top]}

Kami McBride is the ultimate Kitchen Herbalist and will teach you her secrets for creating the most potent herbal oil infusions!

Kami’s online courses, taught from her California kitchen and garden, will absolutely make a valuable addition to your knowledge bank. I recommend Kami whenever anyone expresses an interest in learning how to make herbal oils or wants to start using herbs more effectively in their culinary creations.

^{[back to top]}

For years Susan Parker has researched and worked with lipid “carrier” oils. When so much focus is on essential oils, Susan has made it her goal to put some of that limelight on these beautiful, skin-nourishing plant oils.

I consider her The Lipid Oil Expert and recommend her book Power of the Seed and her courses whenever I can. Power of the Seed is available on Amazon. (Read the Review.)

^{[back to top]}

From his studio on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, Evan Sylliaasen shares his knowledge about traditional forms of aromatic medicine, specifically incense.

I’ve taken almost every course offered by The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine. Each of the courses has lifetime access and will enhance the way you work with aromatics in your wellness practices.

^{[back to top]}

Steffi Trott has been working with dogs since 2013 and participates in agility competitions with her own dogs. She specializes in canine behavior and reactive dogs (like Kiko), which is how I came to know her.

The SpiritDog Training online courses are easy to follow and implement with lots of tips to create better communication with your dog. We’ve taken quite a few of Steffi’s courses and have gotten so much out of each of them.

I highly recommend SpiritDog to anyone who has a dog, old or new!

The best deals are in the bundles, and whatever you chose you’ll have lifetime access. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Tackling Reactivity Bundle ($49) – Just 10 minutes a day using Steffi’s methods makes a big difference in reactivity! This bundle includes 6 mini-courses and an excellent ebook on improving focus. This was the first bundle I purchased from Steffi.

• Calm Down Course ($139, but currently $49) – Have a super crazy, hyperactive dog? This is the course for you! Steffi helps you understand why your dog is in overdrive and how to channel that energy to create a calmer dog.

• Basic Obedience Course ($199, but currently $115) – This is a great course to start with. Learn why misbehavior occurs and how to reinforce good behavior in a variety of settings.

• The Ultimate Masterclass Bundle ($499) – This bundle is soooo worth it! After taking several courses, we dove in and bought the big bundle. This comes with all of Steffi’s courses and masterclasses!

^{[back to top]}

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is for educational purposes only.
All recipes provided are for personal use and are not designed for re-sale or large-scale manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor, naturopath, herbal practitioner, or other qualified health professional for medical advice and before starting any herbal regimen, particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, have any existing medical conditions, or are taking any medications.