This class is in partnership with Morbid Anatomy in Brooklyn NYC. Tickets and more info here - https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/in-person-mouse-taxidermy-class-with-taxidermist-divya-anantharaman-on-may-4th
In this beginner’s class, students will learn everything about basic moth/butterfly/winged insect preparation. We will discuss harvesting and drying specimens, rehydrating dried specimens, and in class we 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 also 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 Sunset Moth
their own prepared Sunset Moth on a spreading board, both can be used for future projects
a dried specimen to practice on at home
and the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future
This class is in partnership with Morbid Anatomy in Brooklyn NYC. Tickets and more info here - https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/in-person-mouse-taxidermy-class-with-taxidermist-divya-anantharaman-on-may-4th