Saturday, January 18th
12pm - 6pm
Admission: $155
Location: Provided upon purchase. Brooklyn 11226
Tickets Here
NYC's most popular taxidermy class is back! The anthropomorphic mouse taxidermy class re-lives the traditions of Victorian taxidermist Walter Potter, with techniques adapted to modern professional standards. This class will cover both beginner and advanced techniques used in small mammal taxidermy from start to finish-students will learn proper skinning and fleshing procedures, how to split, turn and position facial features, including the ears, proper dry preservation, and the traditional methods of building a form using wrapped and carved body and the carcass as reference. A selection of props and accessories will be provided, and students can choose from anthropomorphic or naturalistic poses. As always, students are also welcome to bring their own props or accessories if desired.
Each student will leave class with their own taxidermy piece, and the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future. It is recommended students bring a bag or box to transport their pieces.
A unique combination of science and style, Divya Anantharaman is New York City's premiere taxidermist. An award winning licensed professional preserving animals with honor and compassion, she recently took second place in the Professional division at the 2017 World Taxidermy Championships, won Best in Category and Best in Show for Birds and Small Mammals at the 2019 New England Taxidermy Championships, and is the coauthor of the book "Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy." Her specialties are birds, small mammals, and anatomic anomalies. She left the world of corporate fashion to pursue her love of natural history as the resident taxidermist at the Morbid Anatomy Museum, and has built a following creating taxidermy, skeletal, and entomology displays, along with jewelry and wearable art, for anyone who finds wonder in the natural world. She is a board member of the New England Association of Taxidermists. Her clients include museums, art galleries, and private collectors, though she really enjoys demystifying taxidermy for newbies through workshops and lectures. In her commitment to conservation, she regularly works with various organizations like the Audubon Society, and volunteers as a rescuer/rehabber. All animal parts are legally and sustainably obtained.
Website gothamtaxidermy.com
IG @gotham_taxidermy
Also, some technical notes:
We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
Everyone will be provided with gloves and sanitary equipment.
All animals are disease free.
All animals are sustainably sourced- nothing was killed for this class. Animals used in this class are discards from the feeder/pet food industry, the by product of abatement work, naturally deceased, or discards from the food service industry.
Please do not bring any raw dead animals with you to the class.
NYC's most popular taxidermy class is back! The anthropomorphic mouse taxidermy class re-lives the traditions of Victorian taxidermist Walter Potter, with techniques adapted to modern professional standards. This class will cover both beginner and advanced techniques used in small mammal taxidermy from start to finish-students will learn proper skinning and fleshing procedures, how to split, turn and position facial features, including the ears, proper dry preservation, and the traditional methods of building a form using wrapped and carved body and the carcass as reference. A selection of props and accessories will be provided, and students can choose from anthropomorphic or naturalistic poses. As always, students are also welcome to bring their own props or accessories if desired.
Each student will leave class with their own taxidermy piece, and the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future. It is recommended students bring a bag or box to transport their pieces.
A unique combination of science and style, Divya Anantharaman is New York City's premiere taxidermist. An award winning licensed professional preserving animals with honor and compassion, she recently took second place in the Professional division at the 2017 World Taxidermy Championships, won Best in Category and Best in Show for Birds and Small Mammals at the 2019 New England Taxidermy Championships, and is the coauthor of the book "Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy." Her specialties are birds, small mammals, and anatomic anomalies. She left the world of corporate fashion to pursue her love of natural history as the resident taxidermist at the Morbid Anatomy Museum, and has built a following creating taxidermy, skeletal, and entomology displays, along with jewelry and wearable art, for anyone who finds wonder in the natural world. She is a board member of the New England Association of Taxidermists. Her clients include museums, art galleries, and private collectors, though she really enjoys demystifying taxidermy for newbies through workshops and lectures. In her commitment to conservation, she regularly works with various organizations like the Audubon Society, and volunteers as a rescuer/rehabber. All animal parts are legally and sustainably obtained.
Website gothamtaxidermy.com
IG @gotham_taxidermy
Also, some technical notes:
We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
Everyone will be provided with gloves and sanitary equipment.
All animals are disease free.
All animals are sustainably sourced- nothing was killed for this class. Animals used in this class are discards from the feeder/pet food industry, the by product of abatement work, naturally deceased, or discards from the food service industry.
Please do not bring any raw dead animals with you to the class.