Skunk Pharm Research 2013 Classes

Skunk Pharm Research 2013 Classes

1          Jan 1.1       Saturday 19                            Volunteer Test Panel Orientation 

2          Feb 2.1       Sat 9                                         Truffles for Valentines Day 2.2       Saturday 23                             BHO Extraction

3          Mar 3.1       Friday 8                                   BHO Extraction 3.2       Saturday 23                             Alcohol Extraction

4          April 4.1      Friday 12                                Alcohol Extraction 4.2       Saturday 27                             Alchemy and Formulations

5          May 5.1       Friday 10                                Alchemy and Formulations 5.2       Saturday 25                             Tissue culture in your kitchen

6          June 6.1      Friday 7                                  Oil and glycerin extraction 6.2       Saturday 22                             Oil and glycerin extraction

7          July 7.1       Friday 12                                BHO Extraction 7.2       Saturday 27                             BHO Extraction

8          Aug 8.1       Friday 9                                  BHO Extraction 8.2       Saturday 24                             Truffles

9          Sept 9.1      Friday 13                                Alcohol Extraction 9.2       Saturday 28                             Alchemy and Formulations

10        Oct 10.1     Friday 11                                Alchemy and Formulations 10.2     Saturday 26                             Tissue culture in your kitchen

11        Nov 11.1     Friday 8                                  Truffles for the Holidays 11.2     Saturday 23                             BHO Extraction

12        Dec 12.1    Friday 13                                Oil and glycerin extraction

Cost Per Student 

Skunk Pharm Personnel teach our classes of 10 students for free, at our quiet informal setting, which keeps facility costs minimized.  Our fee is $15 per student per class, to cover the cost of the actual materials used, excluding all cannabis products. Because they are all intense compressed classes, that cost includes the gourmet soup and sandwiches that Carla serves, so that we can maintain experiment continuity over the lunch hour. Glass containers are available for taking home samples at $2 each, or you may bring your own. Only OMMP card holders may sample cannabis products, all of which will be provided at no charge. Non OMMP out of state MMJ cardholders may attend and audit classes, but may not sample any of the cannabis products, or take any home. We will allow up to 20% or 2 financially challenged patients to attend each class at no charge. No non medical students will be accepted until Oregon laws permit it. Fees are due in full at enrollment. Cancellations greater than 5 days before the class, will be promptly refunded. Cancellations less that 5 days before the event may or may not be refunded, depending on whether the slot can be filled in time from standby students, but if not, we will hold a solemn toast to your contribution to the shared expenses, in your absence.

Class Descriptions 

1.0       BHO Extraction:  1.1       We will demonstrate proper butane handling safety, with both open and   closed butane extraction systems. 1.2       We demonstrate BHO Extraction using a packed column, and a thermos,  as well as a Lil Terp passive essential oil extractor, and a Mk IIIA  Terpenator electric essential oil extractor. 1.3       We will demonstrate both fresh frozen and cured material preparation and   extraction.  It will be a hands on class, where students look, touch and feel through each step. 1.4       We will provide information on how to build your own Lil Terp or  Terpenator as well how to operate one. 1.5       You will learn how to winterize your BHO extractions, to remove plant  waxes and produce an Absolute Amber extraction. 1.6       Students with designated drivers may compare the nuances of the different  extractions done in class through vaporization, or optionally a student may  take their samples with them to compare at their leisure, once safely home.

2.0       Alcohol Extraction: 2.1       We will discuss and demonstrate alcohol extraction safety issues. 2.2       We demonstrate extraction of dried material, using both 190 proof Ethanol   and 99% Isopropyl, utilizing  QWET and QWISO quick wash techniques. 2.3       We will provide information on how to recycle the alcohol and build your  own recycling equipment. 2.4       We demonstrate purging using forced air, hot oil, and vacuum techniques. 2.5       We demonstrate decarboxylation, to make the oil orally active, by converting the THCA, which doesn't readily pass the blood brain barrier, to THC, which does. 2.6       Students with designated drivers may compare the nuances of the different extractions done in class through vaporization, or optionally a student may  take their samples with them to compare at their leisure, once safely home.

3.0       Alchemy and Formulations:  3.1       Alchemy and Formulations is a pot pourri covering: 3.1.1    Lab safety. 3.1.2    Decarboxylation, to convert the THCA to orally active THC. 3.1.3    Winterizing to produce an pristine absolute amber, by removing the inert plant waxes and lipids. 3.1.4    Hexane and brine washing extracts to salvage extractions gone  awry, by removing undesirable non active water soluble polar                                            elements and chlorophyll. 3.1.5    Converting cannabis essential oil to cannabis acetate, using  hexane, sulfuric acid, and acetic anhydride, and the same process as making aspirin from salicylic acid extracted from willow bark. 3.1.6    Demonstrate vacuum and submicron syringe filtration, and purging with hot oil, forced air, or vacuum. 3.1.7    We will formulate extractions into Holy Anointing Oil Oral and  Topical, as well as Holy Shit sublingual. 3.1.8    We will make Cannabuttons and Super Cannabuttons in class. 3.1.9    Students with designated drivers may compare the nuances of the  different extractions done in class through vaporization, or optionally a student may take their samples with them to compare at their leisure, once safely home.

4.0       Oil and Glycerin Extractions: 4.1       We discuss and demonstrate safety handling hot oils. 4.2       We extract cannabis oil from plant material, using ghee, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil using hot techniques. 4.3       We extract with Kosher grade vegetable glycerin, using both hot and cold  techniques. 4.4       We demonstrate and discuss making medibles using fats and oils extractions. 4.5       Students with designated drivers may compare the nuances of the different extractions and medibles done in class through tasting, or optionally a student may take their samples with them to compare at their leisure, once safely home.

5.0       Eloquentsolution's Professional Truffle Making Class: Eloquentsolution herself, demonstrates making professional, non  medicated world class truffles, that compete favorably with the finest available from commercial sources. An assortment of non medicated truffles will be available for sampling and to take home for Valentines Day, as well as medicated samples, that the student may take home to compare at their leisure. Class content as follows: 5.1       The Basics 5.2       Ingredients 5.2.1    Genache 5.2.2    Holy genache 5.2.3    Class choice of two additional flavors made in class 5.3       Tempering 5.3.1    Stovetop 5.3.2    Machine 5.4       Dipping 5.4.1    Stovetop 5.4.2    Machine 5.3       Medicating/Dosing 5.3.1    Using medicated butter perfumers method 5.3.2    Using infused medicated butter 5.3.3    Using oil infused into cream/genache 5.3.4    Dosing individual truffles 5.4       Boxing and Storing 5.4.1    Lining 5.4.2    Layering 5.4.3    Marking

6.0       Tissue Culture in Your Kitchen 6.1.    Chemical Safety 6.1.1.1.              PPE 6.1.1.2.              Handling 6.1.1.3.              Planning ahead 6.1.1.4.              Pre-made VS Home made 6.2.    Using basic instrumentation 6.2.1.1.              Balance 6.2.1.2.              Graduated Cylinder 6.2.1.3.              Pipette 6.2.1.4.              pH Meter 6.2.1.5.              Microwave (agar) 6.3.    Math and solution making 6.3.1.1.              Moles 6.3.1.2.              Ratios 6.3.1.3.              Percent’s 6.4.    Autoclaving 6.4.1.1.              Safety 6.4.1.2.              Principals 6.5.    Aseptic technique at home 6.5.1.1.              Managing Bio-burden 6.5.1.2.              Sterilization 6.5.1.3.              Proper technique 6.6.    Storage 6.6.1.1.              Light and Temperature requirements 6.6.1.2.              Passaging 6.6.1.3.              Long term considerations 6.7.    Multiplication 6.7.1.1.              Planning 6.7.1.2.              Division 6.8.    Rooting 6.8.1.1.              Hormones 6.8.1.2.              Removing from agar 6.9.    Hardening off 6.9.1.1.              Temperature 6.9.1.2.              Humidity 6.9.1.3.              Drafts GW/jde

Skunk Pharm Research Student Application

Date_____________ Name________________________ Address______________________________ State____Zip_________e-mail_____________________Phone__________________ Medical Marijuana Card number__________________Expiration date___________ Class desired____________________Date__________________Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Class desired____________________Date__________________ Approved___ Total classes no taken__________X $15=________________remitted with application approval. Copy, and add required information, before cutting and pasting a copy in an email to graywolf@skunkpharmresearch.com Classes will be on a first come, first served basis and tuition expenses fees are due upon approval of registration and schedule. Refunds with cancelations more than 5 days before scheduled class or in the event of a class cancelation. GW