“More Than Stuffing: A Taxidermist’s Journey into a Misunderstood Art”

 

Drawing on personal experience and professional expertise, taxidermist Becky Dick introduces her journey into taxidermy, clarifies the nature of the practice, and reveals the careful processes that define this misunderstood art.

 

Speaker:

Becky Dick - Becky has been doing traditional taxidermy since 2014, trained by professional taxidermist David Keningale in 2014. Additionally, Becky has also had training from specialist World Champion bird taxidermist Carl Church in 2017 and an accredited member of the late George Jamieson in 2020. Further bird taxidermy training, plus moulding and casting with Carl Church in late 2021. And undertook a 3-day taxidermy conservation course taught by Simon Moore in August 2022. Becky is also a member of the UK The Guild of Taxidermists.

 

 

Date and Time:

Saturday 19th September

11am

 

 

 

 

Location:

Old Baptist Chapel,

Old Baptist Chapel Court,

Off Church Street,

Tewkesbury,

GL20 5RZ

 

 

Tickets:

Adults £7.00

Concessions £5.50

Children £3.00