Distilling Workshop with Monique from Alchemy Slowliving Studios. Saturday, August 10th noon-2pm

Copper Alquitar: workshop 

A hands-on workshop using the copper alquitar still for creating hydrosols for use in drinks and cosmetics. Participate in the set-up and use of a still for distilling hydrosols

With a brief presentation on the history of distilling, and ways to use hydrosols in food, drink, and cosmetics (with resources). Sample some distillates made by Alchemy to compare the aromatic varieties of heat and seasonality of the plants. We will touch on magical applications and experimental possibilities. Summarize distillation history of floral waters as medicine and modern use in aromatherapy and compare stills for hobbyist distillers. 

Share recipes for using hydrosols for beverages, food, and cosmetics

Present resources for distilling at home and finding plant material

Participants take home a bottle of the hydrosol