Rat Taxidermy Workshops by Pretty Dead Taxidermy Are Coming to Alberta

If you've ever wanted to try taxidermy but didn't know where to start, Pretty Dead Taxidermy is bringing its beginner-friendly workshops to Alberta for the first time this fall.

Run by Lexi, these hands-on sessions are designed for complete beginners — no experience necessary. Whether you're taxidermy-curious or you've been waiting years for a workshop like this to land nearby, the sessions walk you through the basics step by step.

Upcoming Alberta workshops:

• September 20 — Rat Taxidermy Workshop, Galt Museum & Archives (Lethbridge)

• October 17 — Rat Taxidermy Workshop, Drumheller Public Library (Drumheller)

• November 4 — Butterfly Pinning Workshop, Drumheller Public Library (Drumheller)

• December 16 — Butterfly Pinning Workshop, Casa (Lethbridge)

Rat taxidermy sessions cover the fundamentals of preservation and mounting, while the butterfly pinning workshops offer a gentler (and less squeamish-inducing) introduction to specimen work — perfect if you want the oddities-and-curiosities aesthetic without diving straight into mammals.

Can’t make these dates and want to host a weird little private taxidermy party? Pretty Dead Taxidermy is available for private parties and group bookings across Alberta, so if you'd like to bring a workshop to your own city, you can reach out directly to arrange it.

Tickets for all four dates are available now — link in bio on @prettydeadtaxidermy on Instagram.