Into the Witch’s Garden: Approaching the Poison Path with Fern Deadwick

Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

19 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH | Portsmouth

Deadwick's Ethereal Emporium
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Into the Witch\u2019s Garden: Approaching the Poison Path with Fern Deadwick
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Thursday, May 14 at 6pm, $44/person - also available on Zoom!
Poisonous plants have long been allies of sorcerers and cunning folk. For thousands of years, they have been worked with around the globe to all manner of sorcerous ends.
While most commonly known for their malefic power, these plants are far more than just a means to curse thy enemy. Some poisons hold protective virtues, others can aid and enhance our magic, and some can even be made into medicine. In the words of Paracelsus, “dosis sola facit venenum” - the dose makes the poison.
In this class, attendees will be introduced to various poisonous plants while following their history alongside magicians, sorcerers, and witches, as well as their magical virtues and safe ways to interact with them.
Fern Deadwick (they/them) is a völva, trollkona, and a multi-media artist. Growing up on a farm in New Hampshire, they have spent their entire life interacting with spirits. Their practice is deeply rooted in the animist beliefs of the Norse tradition, and informed by their relationships to the spirits of land and place. Day-to-day, Fern can be found crafting in their studio or out in the garden spending time with their poisonous plants.
This class will take place in the Deadwick's Common Room. It begins at 6pm and will run for one and a half hours. Please enter through the front of Deadwick's upon arrival, at 19 Sheafe St. and allow time for parking. Please call us at 603-319-6946 if you are running late.
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