Craft a Death's Head Hawkmoth Framed Specimen with Jessie Chui
$90.00
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Date: Sunday, October 6th 2024
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Embark on a journey where art meets the arcane in this captivating workshop!
Guided by Jessie Chui of Crafted to Bloom, you’ll craft your very own Death’s Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia Atropos)—a creature woven into the fabric of folklore, known for its haunting allure.
Select from two mesmerizing wing styles, crafting intricate details with metallic paints and black markers to evoke the moth’s haunting elegance. Add dimension and texture by wiring the wings, giving your creation a lifelike presence. You’ll wrap the pre-shaped body in luxurious wool and felt, then carefully adorn it with a delicate paper skull, completing the hauntingly beautiful form.
Leave with your finished masterpiece encased in a shadowbox frame—ready to display as an enigmatic piece of decor, evoking wonder and mystery in any space.
All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and enjoy this unique, hands-on experience!
Instructor:
Jessie Chui is a self-taught sculptor and still-life artist who breathes magic into her creations from her studio in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. With a touch of whimsy, she blends sculpture and image-based artistry, freezing moments in time where delicate florals and fauna flourish in ethereal beauty.
Beyond her own art practice, Jessie shares her enchanting craft as an instructor at Visual Arts Mississauga, the Aurora Cultural Centre, City of Richmond Hill, and The Paper Place in Toronto. She reaches students worldwide through her online platform, Crafted to Bloom with Jessie Chui, where creativity knows no bounds. Jessie is also the author of two best-selling books—Paper Flower Art: Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangements (GMC Publications, 2019) and Paper Flowers (GMC Publications, 2022)—and co-hosts the podcast Paper Talk, a celebration of the art of paper flowers.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
If your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at (647) 341-0394 or send an email to oracle@curiosasociety.com with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Please Note
To ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.
Our event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.
For a full list of our workshop and event policies please visit our F.A.Q. page.
