The Art and Science of Taxidermy: Bat

Learn industry techniques in this four-day bat taxidermy workshop.

This workshop is designed to inspire and challenge you as you work with high-quality materials and learn from an expert in the field to gain the skills and knowledge to create your own piece of taxidermy to take home.

Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this workshop teaches the process of bat preservation. Participants learn a variety of museum techniques including skinning, fleshing, preserving & tanning, and mounting a complete specimen, reading reference materials, creating custom forms/armatures by using body binding technique, assembling their specimens and grooming. You will also learn advanced techniques such as creating death-masks and moulding & casting head forms in order to make 3D references.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a pencil or pen and a notepad.

All students will be provided with the correct PPE while processing these animals and specimens are ethically sourced.