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Brooklyn Taxidermy Studio teaches the actual craft of taxidermy—not just theory. You skin, mount, and finish your own specimen during class and walk out with a completed piece ready to display.

Class Type	Price	Duration	What You Mount
Butterfly or Moth Pinning	$200	1.5 hours	5 butterflies or 5 moths in shadowbox frame
Small Mammal (Rat)	$375	4 hours	Professionally prepared rat specimen
Small Mammal (Chipmunk)	$450	4 hours	Chipmunk on wood base
Small Mammal (Red Squirrel)	$550	4 hours	Red squirrel on wood base
Bird (European Starling)	$500	4 hours	Hand-carved starling mannequin, mounted on base
Lifesize Raccoon	$1,200	Up to 6 hours	Full-body raccoon mount
Lifesize Fox	$1,500	Up to 6 hours	Full-body fox mount
Lifesize Coyote	$1,600	Up to 6 hours	Full-body coyote mount

You don't buy supplies separately. Every class includes: - Professionally skinned and prepared specimen (or pre-selected butterflies/moths) - Anatomically correct foam mannequins or forms - Glass eyes, ear liners, pins, tape, tools - Wood bases or shadowbox frames - Gloves and all safety equipment - Props for anthropomorphizing (small mammal classes)

Optional glass domes ($40-60) available to protect your finished mount.

For lifesize mammal classes, you email to coordinate dates and availability. These are usually added by request.

•Maximum 8 students per class for personalized, step-by-step instruction from the instructor.

•Age requirement: 13 and up. Anyone under 18 must be dropped off by a parent or guardian.

Timing matters: - Arrive on time. Late arrivals of 15+ minutes forfeit their seat with no refund - If you arrive 30+ minutes late, you lose your spot - Classes won't start until everyone has arrived (opening directions are critical)

Rescheduling: - Brooklyn classes: $50 rescheduling fee if done 48+ hours before class start - Sugar Loaf classes: Free rescheduling if you notify 48+ hours in advance - No refunds for no-shows or cancellations - You can gift your seat to someone else at no cost—just email with their name

What happens in class: - BYOB (bring your own beverages, no food) - No photography, video, or audio recording during class - You can photograph your finished work and studio at the end - One person per seat—no sharing projects or splitting materials - Only registered students allowed in the studio

Brooklyn Studio: 37 Greenpoint Ave #402, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (347) 829-4333 Hosted at Grace and Grit Flowers

Sugar Loaf Location: Main studio in Sugar Loaf, NY (Lower Hudson Valley, Orange County area) Free rescheduling applies here

•No animals are killed for these classes. All specimens are ethically sourced—the studio uses animals from hunting operations, natural deaths, or other existing sources. During lifesize classes, you'll review the sourcing process.

•No dangerous chemicals. Small mammal and bird classes use safe, non-toxic materials. Gloves provided.

•No experience needed. Classes are designed for all skill levels—complete beginners through people with some experience. Instructors walk you through each step.

•The detail work matters. You learn:
•Proper skinning and form preparation
•Eye placement and precise sewing
•Feather positioning, preening, and mounting
•Positioning full-body mounts on bases

If you're new to taxidermy, the studio recommends starting with the Small Mammal Class before jumping to bird or lifesize classes.

Digital gift cards are instant—recipient gets a redemption code via email, valid for one year. The balance transfers between any class or merchandise in their online shop. If someone buys a $450 Chipmunk card but wants the $500 Starling class, they just pay the $50 difference at checkout.