Tonya @thewildcarrotfarmstead is a business owner, artist, farmer, and homesteading mama to six children.
She believes in preserving tradition by working hard, living simply, taking it slow, and not being afraid to live against-the-grain of society out on her Missouri farmstead!
She put her degree in holistic health science to use, by running a natural, sustainable skincare line featuring goat milk, farm-raised and foraged medicinal plants, and hand-rendered tallows.
For this workshop, discover the traditional art of transforming one of nature;’s most time-honored ingredients into luxurious, nourishing skincare. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll follow the complete journey of tallow - from raw beef fat to a finished, handcrafted skin balm.
Participants will learn the process of sourcing, trimming, rendering, purifying, and whipping tallow while gaining a deeper understanding of why generations before us relied on this simple ingredient for healthy skin. Together we’ll explore the benefits of tallow, how it compares to modern skincare products, and how to customize recipes using herbs, botanicals, and essential oils.
You’ll learn:
How to select and prepare raw beef fat for rendering
Traditional methods for creating clean, odorless tallow
The science and benefits of tallow based skincare
How to infuse tallow with herbs and botanicals
Formulating whipped body butters, balms, and salves
Safe storage and shelf-life considerations
Tips for sourcing ingredients and making products at home