A Poisonous Plant Pocket Guide Workshop: Intro to Embroidery & Foxgloves with Sarah Zanchetta Curiosa – Purveyors of Extraordinary Things

Date: Friday, October 18th 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Step into the shadowy world of botanical lore with our Poisonous Plant Pocket Guide Workshop—a unique embroidery experience celebrating the enigmatic beauty of the foxglove!

Guided by artist, educator, and writer Sarah Zanchetta, whose textile practice explores her loss of connection to nature through hands-on mending and research of poisonous plants, you’ll delve into the myths, folklore, and scientific uses of this deadly yet captivating plant.

Over two enchanting hours, you’ll be introduced to five beginner-friendly stitches, perfect for bringing your own embroidered foxglove artwork to life. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete novice, this workshop welcomes everyone to connect with the mysterious allure of the foxglove.

All materials are provided, including an embroidery hoop and thread that you can take home to continue your creative journey. Come and craft your own piece of botanical art in a setting that blends creativity with a hint of the macabre!

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 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.