Plant Alchemy as Self-Transformation

This course delves into the transformative potential of both the theory and the practice of the Western alchemical tradition. At times deemed to be a precursor to modern chemistry, at others as an imagistic language of the collective unconscious, we will explore the contemporary relevance of alchemical ways of knowing and working. Drawing on alchemical insights from Paracelsus, Robert Allen Bartlett and Dennis Klocek, we will explore how processes undertaken in the transformation of materials contributes to self-transformation. Through making alchemical essence from plants, we will engage with the many different uses of fire/warmth, touching on how the alchemical worldview has contributed to contemporary developments in traditional herbal medicine, agriculture and education.

Course 4 Information

Facilitator: Jonathan Code

Bookings & Practical Information

You are welcome to book one, several, or all six Holistic Science courses using our single booking form. Each course costs £250 and runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Book your place on any of the six Holistic Science courses here.

Holistic Science Courses

1. Archetypal Intervals of Music – 15–16 November 2025
2. Archetypal Geometry – 07–08 February 2026
3. The Plant Between Sun and Earth – 21–22 March 2026
4. Plant Alchemy as Self-Transformation – 25–26 April 2026
5. Colour as the Deeds and Sufferings of Light – 23–24 May 2026
6. The Evolution of Animals and the Evolution of Consciousness – 27–28 June 2026