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Intermediate Taxidermy - Rabbit - Melbourne

Intermediate Taxidermy - Rabbit - Melbourne

2-Day Workshop

Over 20 people have attended this class

Description

Rest in Pieces invites existing students from the 1-day Beginner Rat Taxidermy class or participants who have completed the DIY Revival Kit to join our 2-day Intermediate Rabbit Workshop.

Throughout the 2-day Workshop (9 - 7pm both Saturday and Sunday) we will lead you further down the taxidermy rabbit hole, building upon and refining your skills in skinning, fleshing, preserving, and mounting a complete specimen. You will also be guided through the traditional torso building technique of soft body wrapping and learn some of the basics of warm water maceration and beetle feeding. 

At the end of the 2-day workshop, you will walk away with a gorgeous rabbit in your choice of one of three poses: standing, sitting or lying down. You will also have the option of purchasing a Take Home Kit to practice your newly acquired skills in your own time.

As usual, the RIP team will take care of everything for you. All necessary tools along with your specimen, apron, food, drinks, and even wine will be provided on the day.


Would you like to book a Take Home Kit?


Workshop + Kit contains the following:

- Frozen Rabbit 

- Tools for skinning and mounting your specimen

- Products for cleaning, fleshing, and specimen preparation

- List of instructions used during the 2-day workshop 


Please note: if you are flying in from interstate and want a Take Home Kit, you will need to have checked in luggage as many of the sharp items will not be accepted in hand luggage.

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What you will learn

  • Techniques and processes for skinning, fleshing, preserving, body wrapping and mounting your specimen over 2 days
  • Warm water maceration techniques for skull cleaning and watch the Dermestid (flesh eating beetles!!!) in action
  • Choose to mount your specimen either standing, sitting, or lying down

What you will get

  • Your own specimen to work on
  • Create your own beautiful Rabbit from start to finish
  • Optional Take Home Kit to work on your skills in your own time
  • All the tools required for the 2-day workshop
  • Lunch, snacks, refreshments, bubbles and wine
  • A full 2-day intermediate experience
  • Spend time with like-minded people and a wonderful community

What to bring

  • Camera or camera phone
  • A strong tummy

What to wear

Dress in layers to suit a Melbourne Warehouse climate

Appropriate for

Existing R.I.P students who have completed the DIY Revival Kit or the Beginner Mouse Taxidermy Class


Rest in Pieces

5.0
(552 Reviews)

Taxidermy - Taxis 'arrangement' + Derma 'skin'

Natalie Delaney-John has travelled far and wide to learn the art of taxidermy and has been mentored by some of the world's best and most awarded taxidermists. She is the proud founder of Rest in Pieces, which launched Australia's first taxidermy workshops, conducts talks, demonstrations and now sells DIY kits so that you can learn this beautiful art in the comfort of your own home.


Since 2016, the Rest in Pieces team has expanded further into the 'dying arts', offering new classes and workshops aimed at preserving and presenting natural specimens. 

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5.0 (11 reviews)
Vikki rated it
19 Jul 2023
Loved this intermediate taxidermy course. It was fascinating, learning to deconstruct the rabbit and put it back together as a taxidermy piece. Every step was well explained and demonstrated. Plenty of help available when you have questions. Looking forward to any more classes Rest in Pieces has to offer.
Danielarated it
18 Jul 2023
Highly recommend this class! It was incredible, very informative, but most of all, a tonne of fun. Nat and Karen do an amazing job guiding everyone through the steps, while making sure everyone is having fun. I would do this class again!
Yurated it
17 Jul 2023
This my third workshop at RIP, (I am doing the fox one next), it’s always fun and you learn a lot and I am super grateful something like this is offered to humans in Victoria. Oh and the rabbit one was more fun to do than the rat one mostly because of the size difference. It wasn’t as fiddly. But the skills I learnt in the rat and chick taxidermy made it easier so it was more enjoyable in the rabbit one? I mean they are all enjoyable but you feel really good with this one because you’re using the skills you’ve learnt and to implement it is wonderful. I’m sorry for long review, I just want to get my point across hehe Just do it! 💪🤩👍
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a credit note.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Rest in Pieces or organised by Rest in Pieces must agree to these terms and conditions:

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Rest in Pieces.

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Rest in Pieces unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Rest in Pieces classes and events or on Rest in Pieces' premises. (For use of Rest in Pieces marketing materials).

3.) REFUNDS

See refund section.

4.) CANCELLATIONS

In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit. Class cancellations may occur where necessary, for example where class bookings do not meet minimum numbers.

5.) COVID-19

Students agree not to attend classes if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 and/or if they have been advised to self-isolate in line with government restrictions. 

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