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SUMMARY:Death's-Head Hawkmoth pinning
DESCRIPTION:Join taxidermist Sherene Scott for the only workshop of its kind in the North East\, learning how to preserve a number of specimens that you get to take home\, including… the Death’s-Head Hawk Moth! \n  \nIn this rare & intimate workshop\, you’ll learn the basics in preparing\, setting & preserving a series of enchanting insects.  \n  \nYou’ll start with butterflies before moving onto the hauntingly beautiful Death’s-Head Hawk Moth (Acherontia Atropos)\, famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax (and Silence of The Lambs\, obvs).  \n  \nEven cooler\, ALL curious creations you preserve get to come home with you – and last forever! \n  \nEach ticket includes: \n  \n\n1.5 hour workshop with professional taxidermist Sherene Scott (aka THE MOTHER OF MOTH)\nYour very own preserved Death’s-Head Hawk Moth to proudly display at home\nYour own preserved set of enchanting butterflies to take home\nTeas\, coffee & water\nA fun\, encouraging safe space to meet like-minded souls!\n\n  \nFYI: Tickets go faster than a bat outta hell for these workshops. This one is limited to 10 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment! \n  \n18 + \n  \nWhere to find us: \nYou can find us on the outskirts of Ouseburn in Newcastle. \nGetting here: \n\nBY CAR: Street Parking is available with no parking charges on and around the street\nBY BUS: Closest bus stop to our shop is Byker Morrisons\, where there’s a 5 minute walk to get to the shop – Buses to this location are very frequent from local areas and from Newcastle city centre 10 mins away\nBY FOOT: A 20 minute walk from Newcastle Monument city centre (If walking in Autumn/Winter months\, please take an umbrella incase its a rainy walking over the bridge!)\n\nA 5 minute walk from Ouseburn Valley(Byker Farm) \n\nBY Tyne and Wear METRO: Byker\, Jesmond & Manors metro stops are the closest to the shop\, but still requires a 15 minute walk to the shop\n\nFull address is below: \n8 Hannington Street \nNewcastle upon Tyne \nNE6 1JT \n  \nNo creatures are killed for this art! \nMoth 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. \n  \nGoing forward\, Moth Studios will be hosting smaller alternative experiences every few months. This is a truly exclusive opportunity to learn a new unusual skill\, have fun and preserve your own part of natural history forever! \n  \nAbout Sherene Scott \nWith 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 11 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.  \n  \nExtra information: \n\nAll tools\, specimens and frames will be provided by Moth Studios. Tools are property of Moth Studios and cannot be taken home with you. \nPhotographs will be taken for content at this session. If you do not wish to be photographed\, please let Sherene know via email. If you’re okay with this\, you are consenting to Moth Studios distributing images to all social media platforms\, website gallery/homepage\, newsletters & other marketing purposes.\nAll specimens are obtained from sustainable sources: either from responsible breeders at The Lepidopterists’ Association or donations from natural deaths in the wild.\nWe 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.\nBy 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. \n\nBuying 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. \n
URL:https://www.mothstudios.co.uk/class/deaths-head-hawkmoth-pinning-2/
LOCATION:Moth Studios Shop\, 8 Hannington Street\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE6 1JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative workshops,Entomology Classes,Talks & socials
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