This event is in the past.It took place on April 25, 2026 at Coney Island.


Congress of Curious Peoples: Workshop: Gotham Taxidermy Beetle Class with Divya Anantharaman
Brooklyn
Spend an afternoon learning the delicate art of beetle preservation with award-winning taxidermist Divya Anantharaman. You'll prep a sustainably sourced Hercules Beetle from rehydration to final mounting, building your own spreading board and taking home a finished piece in a shadowbox.
hands-on learning
beginner-friendly
art meets science
quirky experience
Tips
👟wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes
🪲learn to source your own specimens ethically
🥤drinks in lidded containers only, no food
Congress of Curious Peoples: Workshop: Gotham Taxidermy Beetle Class with Divya Anantharaman
Brooklyn


Spend an afternoon learning the delicate art of beetle preservation with award-winning taxidermist Divya Anantharaman. You'll prep a sustainably sourced Hercules Beetle from rehydration to final mounting, building your own spreading board and taking home a finished piece in a shadowbox.
hands-on learning
beginner-friendly
art meets science
quirky experience
Tips
👟wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes
🪲learn to source your own specimens ethically
🥤drinks in lidded containers only, no food
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