Epiphytic Branch Terrarium Workshop

Epiphytic plants are plants that grow on trees. Think of mossy branches in the canopies of lush rainforests covered with ferns, vines and other flora like orchids. Such a site is truly something to behold as different colours, textures, and forms create a harmonious microbiome! During this workshop, we will teach you how to create your very own epiphytic branch terrarium inspired by these beautiful scenes.

Expand your houseplant horizons by learning a new technique of cultivating plants and construction method blending organic and synthetic materials whilst bringing home a terrarium that will provide your very own slice of rainforest.

This hands-on workshop is open to all, no experience is required. Terrarium glass vessels and planting materials will be provided.

Please note the terrarium will not have a substrate bottom and will focus on the branch component.

Wednesday, August 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Public $65, TBG Members $60 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

About the Facilitators

VenusRium (@venusrium) is a collective founded by two trans women of colour, Bree Jiang & Mina Heng, that aims to foster community connection especially for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people through terrarium-making and plant-based workshops. They welcome all to their space.

Bree Jiang (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist and facilitator based in Toronto. Throughout her arts practice, she is inspired by queer ecology and finding metaphors for queer and trans expression within nature. Her lifelong awe of nature has translated into a love of creating enclosed ecosystems. Bree has facilitated terrarium-making workshops and spoken about the joys of creating bioactive terrariums, including with the Garden Club of Toronto and East End Arts. More of her work can be found at @_breejiang.

Mina Heng has had a varied career in various disciplines of visual and performing arts. Whether the work was in illustration, painting, mural, fashion, film, music videos, drag performance, event hosting, or even public speaking, she has always maintained a mission in striving for excellence. Her latest passion for plants combines her love of nature, dioramas and miniatures in the form of terrariums and hopes to make this burgeoning art form accessible for all.

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