Afterlife Anatomy returns to the Weeping Glass...
Our taxidermy workshop series this July is once again hosted by Katie Innamorato of Afterlife Anatomy! Katie is a modern-day Anubis, aiming to preserve and honor the deceased in their afterlife. She has been professionally trained and competes at state and world level championships. She has teamed up with The Field Museum for an educational video, taught classes for the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation, and worked with the SVA in NYC for some classes as well. She has been featured on the TV show "Oddities," displayed pieces at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, profiled in the book Taxidermy Art, along with coauthoring her own book, "STUFFED ANIMALS."
All specimen deaths are not related to the artwork. Everything is long deceased beforehand. Animals are sourced from roadkill when legal, abatement and nuisance removal, donations, pet store and breeder casualties, and scraps from other taxidermists which would often be thrown away.
Friday July 25th 6:00pm-9:00pm Shadow Boxes $150
-Artistic Shadowbox Class- This class is full of creative freedom and students are encouraged to create their very own piece of art. Damaged specimens such as various bones, bird wings/feet/heads, will be provided. We will discuss what is needed for skeletal articulation and be shown how to prep and preserve pieces for use in the future. Every student leaves with their own piece.
Saturday, July 26th at 12:00pm-5:00pm Jackelopes $450
Full Body Small Rabbit or Jackalope Taxidermy Class: This class will introduce students to the process and techniques behind basic small mammal taxidermy. Students will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount, and position the animal. Basic armatures will be used and students will learn how to carve forms. We will discuss how to properly mold items for taxidermy use at home. Students are encouraged to bring in any props they may want to dress the animal up in. I will provide all specimens, materials, and tools for the class. Each student will leave with his or her own finished mount.
Sunday, July 27th 12:00pm-5:00pm Squirrels $275
Ground Squirrel Taxidermy Class: This class will introduce students to the process and techniques behind basic small mammal taxidermy. Students will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount, and position the animal. Basic armatures will be used and students will learn how to carve forms. We will discuss how to properly mold items for taxidermy use at home. Students are encouraged to bring in any props they may want to dress the animal up in. I will provide all specimens, materials, and tools for the class. Each student will leave with his or her own finished mount.
Students under the age of 18 will have to have a guardian signed liability contract
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