<div dir="ltr"><div>Good afternoon,</div><div><br></div><div>We would like to remind everyone of these two upcoming classes!</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Upcoming Course: Basic Cleaning and Handling of Taxidermy Mounts</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
Presented by <i>The Institute for Natural History Arts</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Enhance your skills in the proper care of taxidermy collections with this
hands-on, conservator-led course. Join experts <b>Bethany Palumbo ACR</b> and <b>Fran
Ritchie</b> for a two-day intensive workshop focused on safe and effective
handling, cleaning, and maintenance techniques for both new and historic
taxidermy mounts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dates:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Session 1 – June 28 | Session 2 – June 29<br>
<b>Location:</b> Institute for Natural History Arts, Woodland Park, NJ<br>
<b>Duration:</b> 8 hours per day (2-day course)<br>
<b>Course Fee:</b> $795.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Course Overview</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This in-person workshop provides a rare opportunity to learn directly
from experienced conservators specializing in taxidermy preservation.
Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience working with
museum specimens, developing essential skills applicable to taxidermists,
museum professionals, and collectors.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What You’ll Learn:</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Health and safety considerations for handling taxidermy<b></b></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dry and wet cleaning techniques for different specimen types<b></b></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Methods for addressing stubborn soiling<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best practices for long-term taxidermy care and preservation<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participants will work on a variety of mounts provided by a local museum
and may bring their own small taxidermy pieces (upon instructor approval). All
tools and materials will be provided. No prior experience is required.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Follow Link:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/proper-cleaning-and-handling-of-taxidermy-mounts-3" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/proper-cleaning-and-handling-of-taxidermy-mounts-3</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Upcoming Course: “This Over That” –
Introduction to Museum Quality Restoration and Storage Materials for Taxidermy</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
Presented by <i>The Institute for Natural History Arts</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Gain
valuable insight into the materials used in the restoration and storage of
taxidermy collections with this conservator-led workshop. Join experts <b>Bethany
Palumbo ACR</b> and <b>Fran Ritchie</b> for a one-day, hands-on course
exploring durable, museum-quality materials for fabrication, conservation, and
storage.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> June 30<br>
<b>Location: </b>Institute for Natural History Arts, Woodland Park, NJ<br>
<b>Duration:</b> 6 hours (9 AM – 3 PM)<br>
<b>Course Fee:</b> $450.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Course
Overview</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In this
practical workshop, participants will learn how to identify and work with
conservation-grade materials used in taxidermy restoration and storage. While
common, commercially available materials may deteriorate or react unpredictably
over time, museum-quality materials offer greater stability and longevity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What
You’ll Learn:</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Introduction
to conservation materials, including adhesives and fill materials</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hands-on
experience preparing and testing material properties</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best
practices for taxidermy packing and storage</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hands-on
packing techniques using recommended materials</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please
note: This course focuses on <b>materials selection</b> rather than hands-on
restoration techniques for specimens. Participants will explore the properties
and applications of professional-grade materials, ensuring their work is
durable and conservation-friendly.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participants
will work on a variety of mounts provided by a local museum and may bring their
own small taxidermy pieces (upon instructor approval). All tools and materials
will be provided. No prior experience is required.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Follow
Link:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/this-over-that" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.naturalhistoryarts.org/event-details/this-over-that</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">About
the Instructors</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bethany
Palumbo ACR</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> is
Head of Conservation Unit at the Natural History Museum of Denmark and is
specialized in the conservation of Natural History collection types, foremost
bone material and taxidermy. Previous to this, she was the Conservator of Life
Collections at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) from
2012-2019. She is accredited by the UK Institute for Conservation and has over
a decade of conservation experience in the international museum field. Bethany
has a BA (2010) and MA (2013) in conservation studies from the University of
Lincoln, UK.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Fran
Ritchie</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> is an art
conservator who specializes in the care and preservation of natural history
collections. She has treated and restored taxidermy in museums across the
United States, including the American Museum of Natural History, Zion National
Park, Biltmore Estate, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and the Alaska State
Museum. A graduate of the art conservation program at Buffalo State College
(M.A., C.A.S.), she has also taught graduate students at the Conservation
Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and lead workshops at
several meetings of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History
Collections. She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for
Conservation</span></p>
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