Butterfly Pinning Class
Taught by @Brainfeverartwork
Class Time and Location:
10:00AM-12:30PM - In "The Dungeon" (Please review expo map, or ask staff upon arrival)
Details:
$156.56 a seat, comes with all supplies needed to complete 1 specimen project. Ticket also includes general admission to The Nightmare Expo!
Venue Address:
Proctors Theatre, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Description of Class:
In this class you'll learn how to rehydrate butterflies and properly pin them. You will receive two butterflies to pin on your own. For the second portion of the class, we will learn how to frame them with a pre-pinned butterfly and get to have some fun with backgrounds.
This is a great course for beginners or people who are looking to refresh their skills! All butterflies are ethically sourced - We love insects too much to have it any other way.
Photo Gallery of our 2026 Class:
Rat Taxidermy Class
Taught by @Afterlifeanatomy
Class Time and Location:
1:00PM-3:30PM - In "The Dungeon" (Please review expo map, or ask staff upon arrival)
Details:
$261.06 a seat, comes with all supplies needed to complete 1 specimen project. Ticket also includes general admission to The Nightmare Expo!
Venue Address:
Proctors Theatre, 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Description of Class:
In this class, you'll learn how to prepare, preserve, and pose a rat using traditional taxidermy techniques. You’ll receive your own rat specimen to work on under careful guidance, and by the end, you’ll have a beautifully finished piece to take home.
For the second portion of the class, we’ll explore creative display options, including how to frame or stage your mounted rat with props and backgrounds to match your personal style.
This is a great course for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills! All specimens are ethically and responsibly sourced.
Photo Gallery of our 2026 Class: