Four Elements
School of Traditional Medicine

Foundations of
Western Herbalism
2025 Courses

Considered to be an intermediate herbal course, our Foundations Curriculum is designed to immerse both the beginner and intermediate herbalist in the knowledge needed to provide herbal care for themselves and their family. 



In doing so, we provide a grounded, well-rounded western herbal program that allows the student to evolve and deepen their unique relationship with the practice of herbalism. 



The course provides a truly comprehensive scope of lessons and activities related to herbalism and traditional healing, including: the art of medicine making, formulation, bio-regional harvesting practices, herb walks, client intake, facial, tongue, and pulse diagnostics and properties, uses, dosing, energetics and spiritual and physical use of more than 150 herbs. 



With the breadth of knowledge given through this course, the student will be prepared to take their skills into their homes and communities.

Please note: The teachings are cumulative, and the program must be completed in order. Acceptance into this program is fully at the discretion of the teachers, Renee Crozier Prince (RH)AHG.

Class Options

Western Herbal 101: Prerequisite for Foundations course. Single weekend.

Foundations: Weekend intensives once a month for 8 months. This program is consecutive and requires all classes to be completed for graduation.

Advanced: Weekend intensives once a month for 12 months. There will be a designated evening during the week for student clinic. Start dates in 2026.


Class Dates

NC Western 101

NC Foundations Program

  • May 31 - June 1

  • June 28-29

  • July 26-27

  • Aug 23-24

  • Sep 27-28

  • Oct 25-26

  • Nov 22-23

  • Dec 20-21

Reserve Your Spot

Cost for the course is $333 dollars per each weekend intensive. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be applied to your first weekend’s total. A $300 discount is applied to those that pay cash in advance for the 8 month course. There is no refund policy. Once payment is submitted, only credit for future classes may be applied if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent students from attending.

Please visit the store and make your deposit. Your seat is not reserved until deposit paid and the number of students per class is limited so reserve your spot now!
You can also pay the monthly classes online in the store or pay in full and receive your $300 discount!
Please fill out the form below to inquire about the class and request to register if interested.

Payment plan adjustments and BIPOC Scholarships are available. Email us with any inquiries.