Oxymel Making at Summer Solstice Market

Sat 12 Dec 2pm - 2:45pm
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Oxymel Making at Summer Solstice Market

Sat 12 Dec 2pm - 2:45pm

Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

Summer Solstice Market Special

In this session, you'll be guided through the process of making a nourishing herbal oxymel using raw local honey, apple cider vinegar, and seasonal herbs. We'll explore why this traditional preparation has been used for generations and how each ingredient contributes to a simple, versatile remedy for everyday wellbeing.

This workshop is designed to be approachable and hands-on: smelling, tasting, chopping, stirring and bottling your own medicine. No prior experience is needed.

What you'll learn:

What an oxymel is and why honey and vinegar have traditionally been combined

How to choose herbs that complement the season and your intended purpose

Simple formulation principles you can confidently recreate at home

Everyday ways to incorporate oxymels into your seasonal routine

What you'll take home:

Your own handmade herbal oxymel

A simple recipe and notes to continue making oxymels at home

Details:

Duration: approx. 45 minutes

Suitable for beginners

All materials provided

Limited places available

This is a beautiful opportunity to connect with plants, learn a foundational herbal skill, and create something useful to take home with you.