Alchemy is often dismissed as myth or metaphor, but in truth it was a practical science that shaped chemistry, medicine, and natural philosophy for centuries. This course introduces you to the real fundamentals of Western alchemy, taught by a practitioner who has studied and worked with traditional methods firsthand. We will cover: • The Four Elements and the Three Philosophical Principles (Sulfur, Mercury, Salt). • The core laboratory operations: calcination, distillation, sublimation, and more. • The great sources of alchemy, from the Emerald Tablet to Paracelsus. • How alchemy functioned as a genuine experimental discipline, not just allegory or “spiritual symbolism”. This is a class for serious beginners and curious minds who want to understand alchemy as it truly was: both a practical art and a living tradition. No prior knowledge required, only curiosity and respect for the subject.