NEW LOCATION!

Floor 3, The Junkyard, 20 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Ne16qg

07958658009

Join Moth Studios  and Rituals Revived this April under the evening of the Pink Full Moon… A very special event awaits.

The Pink Spirit Moon Moth preservation workshop AND Tarot readings from Rituals Revived

In this workshop you will discover the basics of preparing, setting & preserving a series of amazing specimens

You’ll learn how to pin two butterflies before moving onto the stunning Pink Spirit Moon Moth (Actias rhodopneuma), an extremely rare specimen and sought after moth of entomologists. The male is a spectacular mix of pink and yellow colourations that will have you amazed at its all natural beauty.

ALL curious creations you preserve get to come home with you – and last forever!

AND…

Hayley, owner and Creative Director of Rituals Revived will be doing a special introduction to Tarot, along with a custom Tarot reading for all participants

Each ticket includes:

• 3 hour workshop with taxidermist Sherene Scott
• Rituals revived tarot workshop and tarot reading each
• Your very own preserved Pink Spirit Moon Moth to proudly display at home
• Your own preserved set of enchanting butterflies to take home
• Tea, coffee & water
• Complimentary vegan sweet treats
• A fun, encouraging safe space to meet like-minded souls!

FYI: Super limited to 6 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Where to find us:

Floor 3, The Junkyard, 20 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Ne16qg

No creatures are killed for this art!

Moth Studios places utmost importance in ensuring all specimens are responsibly & legally sourced, logged, stored and mounted. We love animals and treat them with the respect they deserve in both life and afterlife.

Going forward, Moth Studios will be hosting smaller alternative experiences every other month. This is a truly exclusive opportunity to learn a new unusual skill, have fun, get into the festive spirit, and preserve your own part of natural history forever!

About Sherene Scott

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.

Extra information:

• All tools, specimens and frames will be provided by Moth Studios. Box frames are available to purchase for £10 at the end of the workshop. 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 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.
• All specimens are obtained from sustainable sources: either from responsible breeders at The Lepidopterists’ Association or donations from natural deaths in the wild.
• We cannot offer refunds and exchanges. All materials, tools & set-ups are prepared way in advance according to numbers. Due to the small and unique nature of our workshops and business, our refund and exchange policy is non-negotiable.
• By booking a class on our website, you will receive an e-ticket confirmation. No physical tickets are required – simply show your e-ticket when you arrive on the day.

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.