# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginners Bug Pinning Class
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Death's Head Hawkmoth Pinning Class

Everything You Need to Start Pinning, Mounting, and Displaying

Class held: Friday, August 22nd at 7pm

Learn the art and technique behind insect preservation in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class. Join us as we explore the beautiful Acherontia atropos, commonly known as the Death’s Head Hawkmoth. This unique skull-patterned moth is often recognized from the film, “Silence of the Lambs”.

 

In this class, you will learn about the art of entomology as you are guided through the process involved in manipulating a real moth for display. You will then be given all the guidance necessary to successfully mount your moth in a provided shadow box frame at home once dried (about one week).

Materials included:

   - One real Death’s Head Hawkmoth
   - Insect Pinning Kit, including a foam board, spade tweezers, vellum paper, and stainless steel entomology pins. 
 -One pre-matted 8x8” shadowbox frame for display
    Access to the digital version of the class, “The Complete Guide to Pinning Butterflies”.

 

 

About the Instructor

Kristin Silver- Artist, Silver Moon Curiosities

Kristin Silver is an art teacher, nature lover, and self-taught insect pinner. What began as a pandemic hobby has grown into a deep passion. She finds joy in creating displays that honor the creatures within, and her hope is to provide a space for everyone to appreciate the natural beauty and magic in the world around us.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/beginners-bug-pinning-class/200028586831515
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: San Mateo
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 28 East 3rd Avenue #101, San Mateo, CA, United States, California 94401
- **lat**: 37.56323
- **long**: -122.32516
- **full address**: 28 East 3rd Avenue #101, San Mateo, CA, United States, California 94401

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beginners Bug Pinning Class being held?
  - **A:** Beginners Bug Pinning Class takes place on Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 28 East 3rd Avenue #101, San Mateo, CA, United States, California 94401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beginners Bug Pinning Class?
  - **A:** Beginners Bug Pinning Class is organized by Golden Moon Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beginners Bug Pinning Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Mateo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beginners Bug Pinning Class sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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