PRESENTED BY BRAIN FEVER ARTWORK & TAXIDERMY

Step into the eerie world of taxidermy with NJ’s own bone crafter, Sammi Van De Duisternis of Brain Fever Artwork, as she guides you through the macabre art of preserving the dead. In these hands-on classes, you'll learn the delicate technique of butterfly pinning, capturing fragile beauty in its final, frozen form.

For those seeking something darker, the owl pellet dissection will have you unearth the bones of long-dead prey, piecing together the secrets of nature's most chilling cycles. Dare to touch the line between life and death—this is not a craft for the faint-hearted.

In this class, you'll learn how to rehydrate, pin, & frame butterflies & moths for home décor. You'll practice relaxing specimens, pinning them securely, and framing for display. All final pieces are yours to be taken home and displayed!

In this one-hour workshop, students will dissect owl pellets, uncovering bones and skulls from prey like voles, mice, or shrews. Using identification charts, participants can piece together skeletons from their findings, all of which can be taken home.