Beginners mouse taxidermy workshop

Learn the amazing process of taxidermy here with Moth Studios.

A unique, unusual and challenging workshop in the heart of Newcastle. Something different to do with your weekend that’s for sure.

This is a beginners class, where taxidermist Sherene will teach you the process of skinning, cleaning and manikin making before putting your mouse back together.

What your event ticket will get you:

•  9.30am – 4.30pm workshop – 7 hour taxidermy experience day with Taxidermist Sherene from Moth Studios.
• You will leave with a brand new skill, and take home everything you create on the day with you!
• Tea, coffee, water refreshments and snacks are provided throughout the day.
• We will break midway for Lunch: Sandwiches and snacks (vegan and non-vegan options provided) * Please email us with dietary requirements if there’s anything we need to know.
• Unlike any other event in the North East!
• We will supply all specimens, tools, mounts and bases but please feel free to bring along your own props (anthropomorphic clothes etc) if you would like to!

FYI: Super limited to 4 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment!

About Sherene:

With a vision to preserve the beauty of life and death, professionally trained & licensed taxidermist Sherene Scott created Moth Studios to bring this peculiar practice to other curious creatives. Member of the UK Guild of Taxidermists since 2010, all Sherene’s specimens are obtained & preserved lawfully, responsibly & respectfully. With a degree in Fine Art and qualification as a Youth Worker, Sherene has taught the art of taxidermy to beginners from all backgrounds for six years. Recognised as one of the top 10 young entrepreneurs of the North East, her work has also been published everywhere from BBC One to Buzzfeed.

Where to find us:

You’re gonna love this… we’re now hosting our taxidermy specific workshops from our city centre location. Situated under the Tyne Bridge at the Quayside, the space is accessible via bus, metro, train, car and by foot. We are located at 10-12 Akenside Hill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13XP. There is parking outside of the shop (Use off street parking)or the closest multi-story parking is “Dean Street Multi-story” or Quayside Multi-story”

Extra information:

• Lunch and refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if that makes you more comfortable.
• Glass bell jars will be available on the day for £20 each (cash only), if you would like to keep your mouse protected when its at home.

• No creatures are killed for this art! All of Moth Studios’ specimens used in classes and in works are responsibly and legally obtained. The animals come from aviaries, sanctuaries, road kill, pet stores, pest control, natural deaths in the wild and sometimes pets. We do not violate any legal laws nor do we support anyone who practices this.

• Please arrive on time. If you’re late, we will assume you aren’t attending the workshop.

• If you are displaying any symptoms of Covid-19 please DO NOT attend the session.

• Moth Studios will provide latex gloves & sanitising stations to keep hygiene levels to standard throughout the workshop day.

• Please send an email via contact@mothstudios.co.uk if you have any issues or questions prior to the event.

• We will send a reminder email a few days before the event takes place.

• Tools are property of Moth Studios and cannot be taken home with you

• Allergy/dietary requirements? Please let Sherene know via email at least seven days before the event.

•  Sherene will be taking some photos for social media at points during the class. You are consenting to Moth Studios distributing images to all social media platforms, website gallery/homepage, newsletters & other marketing purposes by joining the workshop unless stated otherwise via email to contact@mothstudios.co.uk
• We recommend this workshop to 16years of age plus

Refunds and Exchanges:

Our refund and exchange policy is strict as we are a small business and we have all of our materials, tools and set- up prepared way in advance according to numbers.

• No refunds on classes
• Exchanges only allowed with 24 hours notice.
• In the event of an exchange, please have your choice of exchange ready to transfer, and we will arrange depending on available seats at the time of exchange request.
• One exchange per customer per class.

*Please note that booking a class on our website, you will receive an e-confirmation only (you don’t need to bring a physical ticket on the day of the class). If you are buying a workshop for someone else & require a personalised gift voucher to be posted out, or an e-voucher please let us know and we can arrange this too.

Buying a workshop for someone else? We’re happy to sort out a personalised gift voucher to be posted out, or an e-voucher that you can print at home. Just drop Sherene an email with the details following your booking on the website.