Taxidermy Demonstration & Drawing Workshop with Gotham Taxidermy and NYC Plover Project

Join us on Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 AM for a collaborative Taxidermy Demonstration & Drawing workshop led Gotham Taxidermy, in partnership with NYC Plover Project, at the Arverne East Nature Preserve's Coastal Conservation Center!
Watch and learn about the intricate process of preserving animals, a combination of art and science. After a demonstration of this practice, attendees will then work with taxidermy and study skins as inspiration to create unique drawings.
This will help us see birds with deeper appreciation and reverence for their artistry and anatomy. No previous birding or artistic experience is required-all are welcome! Light refreshments will be available.
Entry is pay-what-you wish, and donations will help NYC Plover Project fund community and educational programming. Please send donations to give.nycploverproject.org/campaign/747183/donate.
All are welcome, no experience necessary. RSVP required; space is limited.
Taxidermy specimens are legally and sustainably sourced. The bird you’ll see at this event is being preserved for an educational display. A sourcing statement can be seen at gothamtaxidermy.com/about.
All study skins/drawing specimens are sustainably sourced and provided by Local Nature Lab.
No animals are harmed for the sake of art.