Evento

Rat Taxidermy Class with Katie Innamorato

Date: Sunday, November 8th
Time: 12pm to 6pm
Admission: $215
Location: Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424 Third Avenue, 11215 Brooklyn NY

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 head forms. We will discuss how to properly mold items for taxidermy use at home. Students encouraged to bring in any props they may want to dress the animal up in. Katie will provide all specimens, materials, and tools for the class. Each student will leave with his or her own finished mount. Student will be shown how to properly and safely remove the tail bones and meat completely.

Katie Innamorato is one of our taxidermists in residence and is a professionally trained taxidermy artist. She is an active MART and Garden State Taxidermist Association member. Her work has been featured on the TV shows "Oddities and Odd Folks Home," displayed at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles and various other galleries. She was recently published in the book Taxidermy Art by Robert Marbury and featured on Vice. She has also done demonstrations and lectures at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire and at The Institute Library in Connecticut.

We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
Everyone will be provided with gloves.
All animals are disease free.
Bringing a snack and drink is encouraged.
Please bring your own boxes/bags to carry mounts home.

Animals are sourced through roadkill, scraps from other taxidermists, donations, abatement/nuisance work, pet industry casualties, frozen feeders, and discards from the food service industry. Nothing is ever killed specifically for our classes.

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Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.