In this beginner’s class, students will learn everything about basic moth/butterfly/winged insect preparation. We will discuss harvesting and drying specimen, rehydrating dried specimen, and will practice handling techniques, spreading, mounting, the nuances of posing, display, and maintenance. Students will also learn how to put together and maintain their own rehydration chamber, things to check for during all stages of the process to ensure a clean and successful end product, and tips for gentle handling. Students will build their very own spreading boards for use in class and beyond. We will also cover how to select archival quality materials to maintain specimen integrity.
Students go home with the following:
A glass dome display of their own design with a Death’s Head Hawkmoth
Their own prepared Death’s Head Hawkmoth on a spreading board, both can be used for future projects
A dried specimen of another species to practice on at home
And the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future!