Name: CLASS - THE ART OF ENTOMOLOGY - DEATH’S HEAD HAWKMOTH PINNING
Start: 2025-05-29T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-05-29T20:30:00-07:00
Location: The Altar Room

$CLASS - THE ART OF ENTOMOLOGY - DEATH\u2019S HEAD HAWKMOTH PINNING$

THE ART OF ENTOMOLOGY - DEATH’S HEAD HAWKMOTH PINNING CLASS
This class is limited to 30 seats!
Date: Thursday May 29th, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Class Description:
Discover the fascinating world of insect preservation in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop led by instructor Kristin Silver. This unique class invites you to work with the stunning Acherontia atropos, better known as Death’s Head Hawkmoth, famously recognized from the film Silence of the Lambs. Over the course of this two-hour experience, you’ll delve into the art of entomology and learn how to manipulate and preserve a real moth for display. With Kristin’s expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to mount your moth in a provided shadow box frame after it has dried.
What to Expect:
This engaging and educational evening will cover:
A fascinating introduction to the species, including its history, taxonomy, anatomy, and natural distribution. An overview of all the tools and materials needed for insect pinning. Insights into how your moth was prepared for pinning and tips for prepping butterflies or moths on your own. Step-by-step instruction on handling and pinning your moth while preserving its delicate structure and beauty. Guidance on unpinning and mounting your moth once it has dried into position. Tips for sourcing specimens in the future (in case you fall in love with this art form). Essential care instructions to ensure the longevity of your preserved moth. As a bonus, you’ll gain access to Kristin’s digital insect pinning course, which includes a comprehensive guide and a refresher for framing your dried moth.
Materials Provided:
-One real Death’s Head Hawkmoth
-A complete insect pinning kit: foam board, spade tweezers, vellum paper, and stainless-steel entomology pins.
-A pre-matted 8x8” shadowbox frame for display
-Access to the digital course, The Complete Guide to Pinning Butterflies
Registration is required: www.TheAltarRoom.com/classes