DIY Advanced Rat Taxidermy Workshop: Posing & Costuming
So you’ve learned the basics. Good. You’ve proven yourself. Now let’s give the next one a tiny top hat and some personality.
The Advanced Rat Taxidermy Workshop is exactly what it sounds like: less time on fundamentals, more time on creative posing and character. With over 35 years of experience, your instructor will have your rat pre-skinned and ready when you arrive, giving you more time to build a scene and turn your specimen into something with a story.
We’ll provide a selection of props—miniature furniture, tiny vehicles, and assorted trinkets—but you’re encouraged to bring your own. Doll-sized clothing, personal mementos, craft store finds—whatever vision you’ve been quietly developing since the beginner class.
What you'll work on:Posing and wire armature for dynamic, expressive mountsFacial positioning and expressionCostuming, propping, and building a scene around your specimenFinishing details that make people ask "wait, did you make that?"
Important Details:This is an advanced class. Prior completion of our DIY Rat Taxidermy class is required.Held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco (Paxton Gate Activity Room)Pre-registration required — materials are prepared per student and space is very limitedAll attendees must be 18 or olderPlease arrive promptly at 8amBring lunch and snacks — you'll want themCancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance and will be converted to store credit or transferred to a future class. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
So you’ve learned the basics. Good. You’ve proven yourself. Now let’s give the next one a tiny top hat and some personality.
The Advanced Rat Taxidermy Workshop is exactly what it sounds like: less time on fundamentals, more time on creative posing and character. With over 35 years of experience, your instructor will have your rat pre-skinned and ready when you arrive, giving you more time to build a scene and turn your specimen into something with a story.
We’ll provide a selection of props—miniature furniture, tiny vehicles, and assorted trinkets—but you’re encouraged to bring your own. Doll-sized clothing, personal mementos, craft store finds—whatever vision you’ve been quietly developing since the beginner class.
What you'll work on:Posing and wire armature for dynamic, expressive mountsFacial positioning and expressionCostuming, propping, and building a scene around your specimenFinishing details that make people ask "wait, did you make that?"
Important Details:This is an advanced class. Prior completion of our DIY Rat Taxidermy class is required.Held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco (Paxton Gate Activity Room)Pre-registration required — materials are prepared per student and space is very limitedAll attendees must be 18 or olderPlease arrive promptly at 8amBring lunch and snacks — you'll want themCancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance and will be converted to store credit or transferred to a future class. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
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So you’ve learned the basics. Good. You’ve proven yourself. Now let’s give the next one a tiny top hat and some personality.
The Advanced Rat Taxidermy Workshop is exactly what it sounds like: less time on fundamentals, more time on creative posing and character. With over 35 years of experience, your instructor will have your rat pre-skinned and ready when you arrive, giving you more time to build a scene and turn your specimen into something with a story.
We’ll provide a selection of props—miniature furniture, tiny vehicles, and assorted trinkets—but you’re encouraged to bring your own. Doll-sized clothing, personal mementos, craft store finds—whatever vision you’ve been quietly developing since the beginner class.
What you'll work on:Posing and wire armature for dynamic, expressive mountsFacial positioning and expressionCostuming, propping, and building a scene around your specimenFinishing details that make people ask "wait, did you make that?"
Important Details:This is an advanced class. Prior completion of our DIY Rat Taxidermy class is required.Held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco (Paxton Gate Activity Room)Pre-registration required — materials are prepared per student and space is very limitedAll attendees must be 18 or olderPlease arrive promptly at 8amBring lunch and snacks — you'll want themCancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance and will be converted to store credit or transferred to a future class. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.
