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HMNH Adult Classes

Explore the Harvard Museum of Natural History's collections more closely with a drawing course or workshop on topics in natural history.

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Members receive a discount on all classes.

Registration
Class sizes are limited and advance registration is required. Full payment is due at the time of registration. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

Cancellations
You may cancel up to two weeks before the first class and receive a refund less a $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.

Activities

Squirrel Taxidermy Workshop

Saturday, June 23, 2018
12:00pm–5:00pm
Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis

Must be age 18+ to participate in this workshop.
Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Learn how to prepare, mount, and finish a squirrel taxidermy project of your own. Using a tanned hide and a commercial taxidermy form, you will work with a licensed taxidermist to create a beautiful specimen that is worthy of display. A variety of poses will be available to choose from. Please bring a small box so you can carry your squirrel home with you. All other materials and tools will be provided.

Fees: $250 members/ $275 nonmembers

Advance registration required.

Prices range from $250.00 to $275.00

Fancy Pigeons: A Taxidermy Workshop

Sunday, June 24, 2018
12:00pm–5:00pm
Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis

Must be age 18+ to participate in this workshop.
Location: Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Learn how to mount your very own iridescent bird! Starting with a prepared pigeon, you will learn how to clean, wire, mount, fluff and pose it to create a beautiful specimen. All birds are sustainably sourced. Each student will leave with a finished, pinned pigeon mount ready for drying, and will be emailed a PDF guide on the process for future reference. This workshop is taught by award-winning, licensed taxidermist Mickey Alice Kwapis.