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Morbid Anatomy is delighted to announce a number of new Brooklyn-based workshops <\/a>taking place in the weeks and months to come! Offerings include anthropomorphic insect shadowboxes, wearable and displayable taxidermy, and ex voto making; Full details on all follow. Hope to see you at one or more!<\/p>

And as always, you can find a full event and workshop list on the Morbid Anatomy Facebook page<\/a> by clicking here<\/a>. <\/p>

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Anthropomorphic Insect Shadowbox Workshop with Former AMNH Senior Insect Preparator Daisy Tainton<\/b><\/div>
With Daisy Tainton, Senior Insect Preparator at the American Museum of Natural History<\/div>
Date: Saturday, June 22<\/div>
Time: 1 – 4 PM<\/div>
Admission: $75<\/div>
***Must purchase tickets either in person or at http:\/\/beetleclass.bpt.me\/<\/a><\/div>
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy<\/a><\/div>
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Today, join former AMNH Senior Insect Preparator Daisy Tainton for Observatory's popular Anthropomorphic Insect Shadowbox Workshop. In this class, students will work with Rhinoceros beetles: nature's tiny giants. Each student will learn to make--and leave with their own!--shadowbox dioramas featuring carefully positioned beetles doing nearly anything you can imagine. Beetles and shadowboxes are provided, and an assortment of miniature furniture, foods, and other props will be available to decorate your habitat. Students need bring nothing, though are encouraged to bring along dollhouse props if they have a particular vision for their final piece; 1:12 scale work best.<\/div>
BEETLES WILL BE PROVIDED. Each student receives one beetle approximately 2-3 inches tall when posed vertically.<\/div>
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Daisy Tainton<\/a> <\/b>was formerly Senior Insect Preparator at the American Museum of Natural History, and has been working with insects professionally for several years. Eventually her fascination with insects and  love of Japanese miniature food items naturally came together, resulting in cute and ridiculous museum-inspired yet utterly unrealistic dioramas. Beetles at the dentist? Beetles eating pie and knitting sweaters? Even beetles on the toilet? Why not?<\/div>
You can find out more about all events here.<\/a><\/div>
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\"\"<\/a>Squirrel Taxidermy and the Ancient Technique of Wrapped Body with Rogue Taxidermist Katie Innamorato <\/b><\/div>
Date: Sunday, June 23 <\/div>
Time: 12 - 6.30<\/div>
Admission: $275<\/div>
***Maximum class size: 8 Students; Must RSVP to katie.innamorato [at] gmail.com<\/a> <\/div>
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy<\/a><\/div>
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This class will introduce students to basic taxidermy processes. As with other classes, this is only open to 8 students to allow for a more intimate one on one environment. Each student will be provided with their own squirrel which they will skin, flesh, and prep for mounting. Students will be taught how to wrap bodies for the animals using the carcasses for reference. Wrapping is an old school traditional taxidermy process that many taxidermists do not bother with today. Pre-sculpted head forms will be available for students, but if they are feeling more adventurous they can carve their own! Students will be able to pose their squirrels however they want and are encouraged to bring in any props they may want to dress the animal up in, and items to secure their mounts on. Animal remains will be collected at the end of class and either the students can take them with them, or the instructor will dispose of them.<\/div>
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Rogue taxidermist Katie Innamorato<\/a> has a BFA in sculpture from SUNY New Paltz, has been featured on the hit TV show \"Oddities,\" and has had her work featured at La Luz de Jesus gallery in Los Angeles, California. She is self and professionally taught, and has won multiple first place ribbons and awards at the Garden State Taxidermy Association Competition. Her work is focussed on displaying the cyclical connection between life and death and growth and decomposition. Katie is a member of the Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists, and with all M.A.R.T. members she adheres to strict ethical guidelines when acquiring specimens and uses roadkill, scrap, and donated skins to create mounts.<\/div>
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Her website and blogs-<\/div>
http:\/\/www.afterlifeanatomy.com<\/a><\/div>
http:\/\/www.afterlifeanatomy.tumblr.com<\/a><\/div>
http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/afterlifeanatomy<\/a><\/div>
http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/afterlifeanatomy<\/a><\/div>
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English Sparrow Taxidermy Class with Divya Anantharaman<\/b>
Date: Sunday, June 30<\/dd><\/div>
Time: 12 – 6:00 PM<\/div>
Price: $185.00 <\/div>
MUST pre-purchase tickets: http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/396050<\/a><\/div>
This class is part of  The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy<\/a>
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In this class, students will create a fully finished mount from an English sparrow. An awfully cute, yet highly invasive species commonly seen in city and country alike, this class will cover introductory basic techniques used for small bird taxidermy. Each student will begin with their own sparrow, which they will proceed to skin, flesh, and mount in the pose of their choice. A selection of anthropomorphic and naturalistic props will be provided, although attendees are also welcome to bring their own, allowing the student to customize their bird. Students will create forms and poses using the technique of wrapping (a very traditional method of creating forms for small animals). We will also discuss the various methods of maintaining feet, beaks, and the delicate nature of grooming feathers. Reference images will be provided, though students are more than welcome to provide their own props and inspiration. We will also discuss federal and state bird laws, as well as the MBTA (a copy of which will be provided).<\/div>
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And please note: No animals were killed for the class.<\/div>
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Divya Anantharaman<\/a> is a Brooklyn based artist whose taxidermy practice was sparked by a lifelong fascination with natural mythology and everyday oddities. After a journey filled with trial and error, numerous books, and an inspiring class (Sue Jeiven's popular Anthropomorphic Mouse Taxidermy Class at Observatory!), she has found her calling in creating sickly sweet and sparkly critters. Beginning with mice and sparrows, her menagerie grew to include domestic cats, woodchucks, and deer. Recently profiled on Vice Fringes, the New York Observer, and other publications, she will also be appearing in the upcoming season of Oddities-and is definitely up to no good shenanigans. You can find out more at http:\/\/www.d-i-v-y-a.com<\/a>.<\/a><\/div>
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Also, some technical notes:<\/div>