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Event Name: |
Crafts & Cocktails: Get Lost in the Moss |
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Event Date(s): |
Wednesday, 7/9/2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, 2 hours, 30 minutes
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Tickets Available: |
20 |
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Purchase Deadline:
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Wednesday, 7/9/2025 6:00 PM
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Sip,
unwind, and craft a framed mossy wonderland—no watering required!
Get lost in the
soothing textures of preserved moss in this relaxing, hands-on workshop. Using
a handcrafted frame, you'll design your own natural wall art with a mix of
preserved moss, dried florals, wood accents, and a live air plant. With a
cocktail in hand and all materials provided, this class is perfect for anyone
looking to blend creativity with calm—no green thumb necessary.
Ticket Pricing
$65 NEBG Member | $78 Non-Member
- Includes
day admission to the Garden for ticket holders.
- One drink ticket redeemable for your
choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.
- Please note: This program does not include dinner. You are welcome to
bring your own or order from the Farmer &
Fork Café at NEBG. Online orders should be placed approximately
30 min before program.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
- Hands-on moss crafting: Build a framed botanical art piece using preserved moss, dried elements, and an air plant.
- Design guidance: Learn principles of texture, colour balance, and composition for natural materials.
- Creative calm: Discover how moss art connects to biophilic design and mindful making.
- Relax and sip: Enjoy a cocktail, casual conversation, creative company and leave with your custom moss masterpiece.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: ALYSON PROKOP
With over a decade of experience in botanical research, education, and garden management, Alyson brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to NEBG and the Education Team.
In her role as Manager of Adult Education, Alyson is passionate about advancing plant sciences learning and biodiversity through inclusive initiatives at botanical gardens. Her dedication to promoting botanical education is evident in her previous work at Royal Botanical Gardens Canada, where she coordinated workshops, tours, and community programming with a strong focus on food security issues.
Alyson's background includes formal training in plant sciences and economic botany, holding a BSc in Plant Biology and graduate studies for a MSc in Plant Pathology from the University of Guelph. Her career path has led her to managerial and curatorial roles, particularly in collections management and education.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Alyson is also an accomplished artist and printmaker. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, she channels her creativity into illustrating colourful and vibrant botanical sci-fi art. Her work, influenced by old sci-fi movies from the Golden Age of Film, showcases a unique blend of mid-century retro-futuristic style with modern botanical illustration. Examples of her can be seenart at NEBG: Horticulture Heroes: Jeanne Baret; Gnomevember Gnome: Dr. Greenwood: Carnivorous Plant Keeper.
Learn more here: LinkedIn, CV Portfolio, and on IG as: @ally.illustrates.
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