Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Discover the delicate art of butterfly and moth preservation with entomologist Jason Penfold in this beginner-friendly, full-day workshop.

Learn museum-standard techniques for rehydrating, pinning, and posing delicate specimens.

Choose from a curated selection of butterflies and moths, and create a shadow-box display to take home, along with your own entomology tools.

Jason’s clear guidance and insights will equip you with skills to continue this intricate craft on your own.

Held at Ballarat's Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.