The Vinegar Apothecary: Crafting Herbal Tonics and  Four Thieves Elixirs

The Vinegar Apothecary: Crafting Herbal Tonics and Four Thieves Elixirs

Explore the history, folklore, and magic of vinegar! Craft Four Thieves Elixirs, herbal tonics, and infused culinary remedies.

By The Thyme Keeper

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Saturday, November 22 · 2 - 5pm GMT

Location

Great Bookham

Great Bookham Great Bookham United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll uncover vinegar's fascinating history, folklore, and alchemy while crafting a collection of herbal-infused treasures to enhance your well-being, flavour your table, and connect you to age-old wisdom.

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Create Your Own Herbal Vinegar Infusions and Tonics

  • Four Thieves Vinegar: Craft a historically inspired blend of vinegar infused with potent herbs like rosemary, thyme, lavender, sage and garlic.
  • Oxymels: Combine honey, vinegar, spices and herbs to create delicious tonics.
  • Infused Culinary Vinegars: Blend fresh or dried ingredients, such as citrus and aromatic herbs, for culinary delights.
  • Fire Cider: Brew a zesty and invigorating traditional vinegar-based remedy filled with immune-supporting spices and herbs.


Explore the History and Folklore of Vinegar

  • Discover vinegar’s vital role in ancient remedies and culinary traditions and its evolution into a symbol of purification.
  • Learn about the captivating legends of FourThieves Vinegar, a fabled blend of herbs said to guard against sickness and misfortune.
  • Learn about weird and wacky vinegar uses


What’s Included

  • Your own apothecary of handmade creations: a jar of Thieves Vinegar, an oxymel, an infused culinary vinegar, and a jar of fire cider.
  • Light refreshments inspired by historical recipes
  • A Vinegar Lore & Recipes PDF Booklet filled with history, inspiration, and recipes to continue your journey at home.
  • All materials and guidance provided in a warm, interactive environment.


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Join our Apothecary Series and immerse yourself in a variety of hands-on workshops, from creating fragrant potpourri to crafting healing balms and more.

Earn Your Master Apothecary Certificate

Complete 3 or more workshops in the Apothecary Series and receive a special Master Apothecary Keepsake:

  • A herbal crafting kit with essential tools, such as a mortar and pestle, a set of dried herbs and measuring spoons
  • A personalised Master Apothecary Certificate to recognise your dedication
  • A voucher for a workshop of your choice to continue your journey

How it Works:
1. Attend 3 or more workshops from our Apothecary series
2. Geanina, The Thyme Keeper, will carefully maintain a Master Apothecary Tracker, recording your completed workshops and creations.
3. Celebrate your journey at the Master Apothecary Recognition Event at the end of 2025. Join us for a festive gathering to showcase your creations, share stories, and receive your Master Apothecary certificate and keepsake!

Organized by

Geanina is a qualified teacher, living historian and forager based in Surrey, England.

Geanina brings two decades of teaching experience to her immersive workshops, where history, nature, and hands-on crafting meet. Growing up in a rural village shaped her deep respect for the land and traditional skills, and her passion for herbal remedies and ancient crafts took root in the countryside.

As a living historian, Geanina brings history to life through her fascination with 15th to18th-century stillrooms, where household remedies, aromatic waters, and cosmetics were skillfully prepared by maids and gentlewomen. Often dressed in medieval or Tudor costume, she brings history to life with engaging demonstrations of traditional herbal practices, filling the air with the evocative scents of dried herbs, roses, and spices.

https://www.thethymekeeper.uk/

£59