- INSECT TAXIDERMY -
The beautiful Grade II listed Barts Pathology Museum at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, houses over 5,000 medical specimens. Purpose built in 1879, it spans three mezzanine levels and includes pathological pots relating to all areas of anatomy and physiology, including the skull of John Bellingham – the only person to assassinate a British Prime Minister. There has been a recent renaissance in the use of insets for artistic display and this class will introduce you to the skills and techniques used in setting butterflies. You will leave with your own set butterflies and there will be an opportunity to discuss further display options for any projects you have in mind. The workshop will begin with a talk on the biology of insects with further instruction on the hydration, setting, pinning and drying of specimens. |
Future dates: Sunday - 19th April, 11:00 - 2:00 pm Insect Taxidermy - Butterfly setting and preservation at Horsley House, Soho Sunday - 17th May, 11:00 - 2:00 pm Insect Taxidermy - Butterfly setting and preservation at Horsley House, Soho Sunday - 31st May, 11:00 - 2:00 pm Insect Taxidermy - Butterfly setting and preservation at Horsley House, Soho Sunday - 14th June, 11:00 - 2:00 pm Insect Taxidermy - Butterfly setting and preservation at Horsley House, Soho Sunday - 28th June, 11:00 - 2:00 pm Insect Taxidermy - Butterfly setting and preservation at Horsley House, Soho |