Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately NO, we can only allow ticketed students into class. There is no project sharing allowed as we do not have the space in the room. If we let one student bring someone then we have to allow everyone to join and we simply cannot accommodate that.

Yes, however THIS IS A CASE BY CASE BASIS we do require a parent or legal guardian to purchase a ticket and follow along with their student. This applies to any student under the age of 16. We do not accept any students under the age of 13 into the taxidermy workshops. PLEASE EMAIL us to let our instructor know about underage student presence. We only take a certain number of underage students so we MUST know about their attendance.

We ask that all students arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time. late students wont have enough time to catch up and tickets are non refundable as e have already prepared your hides/supplies in advance. PLEASE give yourself enough time to park, walk, arrive, etc..

Each class is at a different location within the O&C expo but is always within the expo itself. for example if the expo states that it will be in HALL A & B, we will also be located in HALL A & B. 

Due to time constraints our team does all of the skinning, cleaning, and tanning prep for the class. If you want more information on this process checkout our Patreon!

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Absolutely! It's all yours to take home. We provide everything you need to complete and take home a full project including some fun crafting options.

Raccoon taxidermy class: $325

Jackalope class:  $225

Entomology classes: $150. 

Wet Specimen class is: $150

Class prices and subjects will vary, make sure you select the class you wish to join and double check ticket information. 

Each class we teach has a unique schedule. ALL taxidermy classes at the O&C Expo START at 10a and END at 4p. Taxidermy class includes two 30-45 minute breaks that are dependent on class progress. 

Entomology class times do vary, double check your ticket before purchasing to be sure you have the right time slot. AM class starts at 10a, PM class starts at 1:30p. These classes generally run 2 hours.

Yes, admission to the expo is included with your class ticket.

Absolutely! Class is set up for the total novice and even students with experience can join us to learn new or different techniques.

We pride ourselves on ethically and sustainably sourced specimens for ALL of our classes. It can take us years in advance to source specimens for our students.

Taxidermy class hides come from feeder animals, invasive species, and population control. Additionally nothing gets thrown away, we work with multiple vendors and artists that use what would normally become discarded.

Entomology specimens come from multiple sources and take years to gather. Multiple suppliers help us keep sourcing sustainable. 

Fetal pigs for wet specimen class come from various sources in the food and farming industry. Unfortunately we all know our food industry can be wasteful at times luckily the sirens are still able to put some of it to a good use.

 Nothing is ever harmed for our work. We do not hunt or trap.

Raccoon head mount classes:

LA, Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Columbus, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Richmond, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, & Portland.

Jackalope class:

San Diego, Omaha, Louisville, El Paso, Houston, Phoenix, Albuquerque, St. Louis, Tulsa, Boston, Toronto, Baltimore, San Jose, Grand Rapids, New Orleans, Providence, Buffalo, San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Vegas, Salt Lake City, Jacksonville, Vancouver, Sacramento, Kansas City, & Tampa.

Wet specimen class:

LA, Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Columbus, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Dallas, Chicago, Richmond, Denver, Seattle, & Portland.

Entomology classes, both beetle and spider, are held at every Oddities and Curiosities Expo date.

During our newest 2025 wet specimen workshop we will have a short lecture with printed information about wet preservation methods including a standard preservation, diaphonization, and specimen plastination. We have a short Q&A about what might be awaiting preservation in your freezer too!

Students will then be guided though a fetal pig dissection on an already preserved specimen. This dissection will end with the student making their own wet specimen display of the heart and lungs. Students may also take their whole pig home to produce another wet preparation in a jar from their own source.

Unfortunately due to time constraints we are only able to complete a head and neck mount. However we do verbally discuss how a full body mount is done and what the differences are.

WE GENERALLY SHIP ON WEDNESDAYS. Each listing has a different ship time, and some are made to order, check your listing for more accurate information. A first class shipping package will not be insured and take 5-7 biz days to arrive, priority mail service insures your package and delivers in 3-5 biz days, please choose accordingly.