Fern & Fossil

I’ve always been drawn to plants, making things with my hands, and finding creative ways to bring people together. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Master’s in Industrial Design, with a background in fine art and arts education. In 2016, I started Fern & Fossil in my hometown of Newark, NJ, combining my love of plants, design, and creativity to create fun, approachable experiences for everyone. What began as pop-up plant workshops has grown into Fern & Fossil Café, a creative space where I teach terrarium and plant workshops alongside a variety of arts and crafts experiences for kids and adults, as well as private events and team-building activities.I love teaching because I get to help people discover that they’re more creative than they thought they were. My fine art background taught me to embrace experimentation, while my industrial design training taught me to think about how people interact with the things they create. Whether we’re building a terrarium, making art, or trying a completely new craft, my workshops are designed to be welcoming, low-pressure, and hands-on. I give people the guidance they need to feel confident while leaving plenty of room for their own creativity and personality to shine.