Longhorn Beetle preservation, covering harvesting, drying, rehydrating, and in-class techniques. It is designed for those new to specimen preparation and interested in learning proper methods.
Our Instructor: A unique combination of science and style, Divya Anantharaman is an award winning licensed professional preserving animals with honor and compassion for clients ranging from museums, designers, collectors, and everyday naturalists. Her specialties are birds, small mammals, and anatomic anomalies, with a select number of commissions open for pets. Her work seeks to combine the demonstrative aspect of scientific presentation with the symbolic, introspective nature of art, using taxidermy to engage diverse audiences with conservation. She has starred in the Emmy winning documentary “Rearranging Skin” and is an advocate for diversity in the field as a queer woman of color. She is passionately curious about the untapped potential of this scientific art. Her classes seek to demystify the taxidermy process, make the field more accessible, and to engage folks with wonder and connection to nature. She regularly volunteers with various ornithological organizations (such as the Audubon Society and NYC Plover Project). You can learn more at: https://www.gothamtaxidermy.com/ Also on Sunday, October 4, 2026, a beginner class on butterfly, insect, and arachnid specimen preparation is offered at White Memorial Conservation Center.
This session focuses on the Longhorn Beetle and covers harvesting, drying, rehydrating, and preservation techniques. The class is suitable for beginners interested in learning about specimen preparation. , a beginner class on Longhorn Beetle preservation is offered. Students will learn about butterfly, insect, and arachnid preparation, including harvesting, drying, and rehydrating specimens. This hands-on workshop is designed for those new to taxidermy and insect preservation, providing foundational skills in specimen care and display. Also on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gotham Taxidermy offers a beginner class on the preservation of butterflies, insects, and arachnids, focusing on the Longhorn Beetle. The workshop includes discussions on harvesting, drying, rehydrating dried specimens, and hands-on preparation. It is designed for beginners interested in learning the fundamentals of insect and arachnid specimen preservation.
