ANTHROPOMORPHIC AND NATURALIST TAXIDERMY WORKSHOPS

At A Field Guide, we provide quality taxidermy classes in London from £35. At the forefront of our sector, our books, workshops and kits have featured heavily in the national and international press. Please visit our press page to read more.

In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.

Our classes are also on Airbnb experiences and Funzing. Please check out these pages to read some nice reviews and personal recommendations on what to expect from one of our classes. The dates for all workshops are listed below.

Class prices and options are below:
Butterfly (includes 6 specimens and framing) - £45
Mouse - £65
Hamster - £65
Rat - £65
Rogue (Winged or Two headed Rat) - £70
Guinea Pig - £65
Mole - £65
Weasel - £80
Stoat - £80
Squirrel - £100
Rabbit - £100
Crow - £180
Magpie - £180
Jay - £180
Cockerel (Rooster) - £180


GUIDANCE NOTES:
* All classes at Park Avenue Studios include a tea, coffee and a vegetarian lunch.
*All rodents, insects and birds are ethically sourced and were not killed specifically for these workshops. Rodents were bred as feeder animals for snakes and lizards. Not only would they be discarded if they weren’t sold but the reptiles who eat them wouldn’t be able to survive if the feeder rodents weren’t commercially available. Unlike us omnivores the majority of reptilian species don’t have the option of being vegetarian.
*Class sizes are kept small to ensure a quality mount is produced.
*NO dangerous chemicals will be used and all animals are disease free.
* Please be advised that this class is not for the faint hearted. There will be minimal blood and gore, but taxidermy is not for everyone.
* Please do not bring any dead animals with you to the class.

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You can also purchase taxidermy workshop gift certificates.
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2019

JULY

Wednesday - 3rd July 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 5th July, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 6th July, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

13th and 14th July (Saturday & Sunday), 10:30 – 5:00
Two day course: Crow, Eurasian Jay, Magpie or Rooster Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios SOLD OUT

Saturday - 20th July, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 24th July, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 27th July, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios SOLD OUT

Sunday - 28th July, 11:00 – 6:00 pm
Weasel or Stoat Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios SOLD OUT

Wednesday - 31st July, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

AUGUST

Saturday - 3rd August 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 4th August, 10:00 – 6:00 pm
Squirrel or Rabbit Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 24th August 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 25th August 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday- 28th August 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 31st August 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

SEPTEMBER

Saturday - 7th September 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 8th September, 11:00 – 6:00 pm
Weasel or Stoat Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 13th September, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 14th September, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 18th September, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

21st & 22nd September (Saturday & Sunday), 10:30 – 5:00
Two day course: Crow, Eurasian Jay, Magpie or Rooster Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 25th September, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 27th September, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 28th September, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

OCTOBER

Wednesday - 2nd October 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 4th October, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 11th October, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 16th October 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 30th October 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

NOVEMBER

Saturday - 2nd November 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 6th November 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 8th November 2019, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 9th November 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 10th November, 10:00 – 6:00 pm
Squirrel or Rabbit Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 16th November, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 20th November, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 22nd November, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

23rd & 24th November (Saturday & Sunday), 10:30 – 5:00
Two day course: Crow, Eurasian Jay, Magpie or Rooster Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 27th November, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 30th November, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

DECEMBER

Wednesday - 4th December 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Friday - 6th December, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting and Preservation at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 7th December 2019, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 8th December 2019, 11:00 – 6:00 pm
Stoat or Weasel Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios

Wednesday - 11th December, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Saturday - 14th December, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Mouse, Rat, Mole or Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop via Airbnb Experiences at Park Avenue Studios

Sunday - 15th December 2019, 10:00 – 6:00 pm
Squirrel or Rabbit Taxidermy workshop at Park Avenue Studios