Mouse Taxidermy Workshop at the ADKX

Learn the art of preparing and preserving the skins of animals and stuffing and mounting them in natural forms.

The Adirondack Experience is hosting a half-day hands-on workshop for taxidermy novices to learn about the anatomy of mammals and traditional mammal taxidermy. This event is designed for beginners; however, all are welcome.

An example of rock and roll mouse taxidermy.

Participants will watch a skinning and fleshing demonstration and proceed to work with professionally-cleaned 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 carving, fitting, modifying a form, sewing, assembly, and grooming.

The domestic mouse is an excellent subject for taxidermy. Not only are they critters most of us are familiar with, but they are also furry and cute (when they are not surprising you by darting across the kitchen floor). Each student can give their mouse a natural pose or human traits. We’re partial to Stuart Little or Rock-n-Roll mice.

Students will go home with their custom-made creations, instructions for maintaining their pieces, and newfound or nourished love of taxidermy.

For more information about this event, visit the ADKX website. Pre-registration is required.

The ADKX affirms that these mice are legally and sustainably sourced; they are not taken for the sake of taxidermy.