This class is being held at Fern and Roe Tannery in North Saanich on Vancouver Island in Canada. Tickets and more info here - https://www.fernandroe.com/gotham-taxidermy-starling

In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of birds and traditional bird taxidermy. This class is designed for beginners with an interest in bird taxidermy. No matter the experience level, all are welcome!

Students will learn everything they need to create their very own bird taxidermy mount, from proper skinning, degreasing/washing, to sculpting, mounting, and finishing.

Our subject will be the European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Starlings are rumored to have been brought to North America first via Central Park in NYC by Shakespeare enthusiasts, but their real story involves many people who loved animals but may not have understood their impacts. In any case, they became prolific enough to compete with native birds, in some cases causing ecological stress. However, their eye-catching plumage-glossy, spotted, and iridescent, starlings enliven our cities. Their unwavering tenacity reflects a larger truth across species- making the most of a situation they’ve found themselves in. 

This two day workshop will immerse students in every step of the taxidermy process, where every student will start with a raw specimen, and end with a finished work of taxidermy.

This class is being held at Fern and Roe Tannery in North Saanich on Vancouver Island in Canada. Tickets and more info here - https://www.fernandroe.com/gotham-taxidermy-starling