Gotham Taxidermy: Starling Taxidermy
Sat, Aug 15
|Naturally Odd Shop
Learn directly from Divya Anantharaman, an award winning licensed taxidermist. In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of birds and traditional bird taxidermy. This class is designed for beginners with an interest in bird taxidermy. No matter the experience level, all are welcome!
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Naturally Odd Shop, 111 E 2nd St, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
About the event
PLEASE NOTE: You will be redirected to Gotham Taxidermy's website for registration.
Students will learn everything they need to create their very own bird taxidermy mount, from proper skinning, degreasing/washing, to sculpting, mounting, and finishing. Students will watch a skinning and fleshing demonstration, and proceed to work with professionally cleaned, fleshed, and tanned skins. This will allow the students to focus on the finer details of creating a finished piece, and practice specific mounting techniques, like wiring, fitting and modifying a form, sewing, assembly, grooming, and feathering. We will discuss how to use reference and study anatomy practically for taxidermy.
Our subject will be the European starling. Rumored to have been brought to Central Park by Shakespeare enthusiasts, they became prolific enough to outdo native birds, causing substantial destruction to wildlife and crops. However, their eye-catching plumage-glossy, spotted, and iridescent, brightens up our city. Their unwavering tenacity reflects a larger…