A Poisonous Plant Pocket Guide Workshop: Intro to Embroidery & Mistletoe

Date: Friday, December 13th 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Step into the enchanting world of botanical lore with our Poisonous Plant Pocket Guide Workshop—an embroidery experience that highlights the magical beauty of mistletoe, an iconic symbol of holiday cheer!

Led by artist, educator, and writer Sarah Zanchetta, known for her textile work that reconnects to nature through hands-on mending and the study of poisonous plants, you’ll explore the myths, folklore, and scientific uses of this deadly yet captivating plant often associated with festive traditions and gatherings.

During this two and a half hour session, you’ll learn four beginner-friendly stitches—running, chain, satin, and French knot—that will help you create your own embroidered mistletoe masterpiece, perfect for adding a touch of holiday magic to your home. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or just beginning, this workshop invites everyone to be drawn into the festive mystique of mistletoe.

All materials are provided, including an embroidery hoop and thread for you to take home and continue your creative journey. Join us to craft a piece of botanical art in an environment where holiday creativity meets a touch of the mysterious!

Instructor
Sarah Zanchetta (she/they) is an artist, educator, and writer whose textile practice dives into her loss of connection to nature through hands-on mending and research of poisonous plants. She questions what it means to be in kinship with the poisonous, creating intimate works as a space to unfold curiosities, care, and anxieties about what grows beneath our feet.

Zanchetta is a graduate of the Master of Visual Studies Studio program at the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCAD University. Her practice has been supported by the Ontario Arts Council, and has collaborative community-based work in the permanent collections of the Kortright Centre for Conservation and Evergreen Brick Works. Their work has been shown internationally, with most recent exhibitions at Fais-Moi L'Art (Montreal, Canada) and Art Museum (Toronto, Canada).

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.