Bumblebee preservation & dome decorating

In this workshop you will discover the basics of preparing, setting & preserving a set of amazing bumblebee specimens. You will learn the techniques of pinning bumblebees(“bumble-butts” as we like to call them!) – wait for it….you will also have help mounting pre-pinned bumblebees into a glass display dome and have the option to decorate your work of art with hand dried natural foliage such as moss & flowers to suit your own personal style!

There are 25 species of bumblebee in the UK but only 8 are considered common – These are the ones you will most likely recognise flying around gardens & flowers.

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

Each ticket includes:

• 3 hour workshop with taxidermist Sherene Scott
• Your very own preserved bumblebees (x2) 
• 4 enchanting pre pinned bees, positioned in a glass dome to proudly display at home
• Tea, coffee refreshments will be served during the session
• A fun, encouraging, social safe space to meet like-minded souls!

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

Where to find us:

You’re gonna love this… we’re teaming up with the badass ladies at Skullen Collective Ltd for this extra-special event! It’s a gloriously quirky venue under the Tyne Bridge at Newcastle’s Quayside, so dead easy to reach from the city centre! More details on how to find us here.

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.