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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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Jason Penfold will introduce you to the world of butterfly and moth preservation in this full-day Beginner Entomology workshop. This class is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to preserve butterflies and moths to a museum standard. 
You will pin and take home 4 unique specimens complete with a shadow box to display your specimens from the class.  You will also go home with basic Entomology tools to help you continue your practice at home. 
Choosing from a curated collection of A1 quality butterflies and moths, you’ll be shown how to rapidly rehydrate your specimens, before pinning, posing and displaying them in a traditional entomology display. Through clear demonstrations and group tuitions, you’ll be taught how to handle entomology equipment, how to construct pinning boards and how to easily pin specimens. All methods are taught so that they’re easily replicated at home, ensuring your entomology journey continues well after the class. 
Jason articulates each specimen’s anatomy in great detail, educating students on correct handling methods to preserve the delicate structure of the specimens. The theory portion of the class is lightly interlaced throughout the day, ensuring it remains exciting, relevant and rewarding.

Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes.

You will pin and take home 4 unique specimens complete with a shadow box to display your specimens from the class. You will also go home with basic Entomology tools to help you continue your practice at home.

You’ll be taught how to handle entomology equipment, how to construct pinning boards and how to easily pin specimens.

A lunch break and morning tea break are included with morning tea provided.

Jason Penfold

Decorative Arts

Beginner Entomology 5

The Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

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Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades | Beginner Entomology

Jason Penfold will introduce you to the world of butterfly and moth preservation in this full-day Beginner Entomology workshop. This class is designed to 
give you the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to preserve butterflies and moths to a museum standard. 
 
You will pin and take home 4 unique specimens complete with a shadow box to display your specimens from the class.   You  will also go home with 
basic Entomology tools to help you continue your practice at home. 
 
Choosing from a curated collection of A1 quality butterflies and moths, you’ll be shown how to rapidly rehydrate your specimens, before pinning, posing 
and displaying them in a traditional entomology display. 
 
Through clear demonstrations and group tuitions, you’ll be taught how to handle entomology equipment, how to construct pinning boards and how to 
easily pin specimens. All methods are taught so that they’re easily replicated at home, ensuring your entomology journey continues well after the 
class.   
 
Jason articulates each specimen’s anatomy in great detail, educating students on correct handling methods to preserve the delicate structure of the 
specimens. The theory portion of the class is lightly interlaced throughout the day, ensuring it remains exciting, relevant and rewarding.

Beginner Entomology

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