workshop (in person)
Beginner Entomology Class
Jason Penfold introduces you to the world of butterfly and moth preservation with the Beginner Entomology class. This class is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to preserve butterflies and moths to a museum standard.
You will pin and take home 4 unique specimens complete with a shadow box to display your specimens from the class. You will also go home with basic Entomology tools to help you continue your practice at home.
Choosing from a curated collection of A1 quality butterflies and moths, you’ll be shown how to rapidly rehydrate your specimens, before pinning, posing and displaying them in a traditional entomology display.
Through clear demonstrations and group tuitions, you’ll be taught how to handle entomology equipment, how to construct pinning boards and how to easily pin specimens. All methods are taught so that they’re easily replicated at home, ensuring your entomology journey continues well after the class.
Jason’s fine art background has assisted him in developing the Beginner Entomology class into an engaging experience, one that teaches students to work with specimens in a practical and dynamic way. You’ll leave the class with extensive skills in specimen preservation which, supported by anatomical knowledge and various methods of pinning, will allow you to create museum standard entomology displays at home.
Everything from tool to specimen is provided and no prior experience is needed to attend.
Violet Eyes Entomology has an ongoing commitment to ensuring practices are ecological. All classes use sustainable and renewable resources wherever possible and Jason is committed to passing on these practices to you. To support the local community, 10% of all proceeds go towards supporting young artists develop their own art practices.