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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A hands-on experience with some of nature's most feared and loved arachnids
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7.5 hours
8 to 16 guests
$400
What you'll do
The Spiders and Scorpions class gives you a chance to work with two spiders and two scorpions of varying size and species. Through clear demonstrations and group tuitions, you’ll be taught how to handle entomology equipment to expertly pose and pin your specimens.You’ll be taught 3D silicon injection, an innovative method created by Jason and used within his own art practice, to create lifelike, sculptural specimens to a museum standard. All methods are taught so that they’re easily replicated at home, ensuring your entomology journey continues well after the class. You'll discover the fascinating anatomy that sets arachnids apart from other invertebrates while observing Jason’s live Flinders Ranges Scorpion, named Seymour. Used as a live reference, alongside meticulous teaching, Seymour will help inspire you to bring your creations to life.Violet Eyes Entomology has an ongoing commitment to ensuring practices are ecological. All classes use sustainable and renewable resources wherever possible and Jason is committed to passing on these practices to you. To support the local community, 10% of all proceeds go towards supporting young artists develop their own art practices.
What you'll get
Each Violet Eyes Entomology class gives students exclusive access to Jason’s curated store, filled with natural history, entomology tools and a range of unique specimens. This selection aims to provide students with something unique so that students can start their own self-made museum.
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Knowledge required
Everything from tool to specimen is provided and no prior experience is needed to attend. This class is a catered event that will provide a home-cooked lunch, with dishes revolving around fresh, seasonal produce.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
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Recent reviews of Entomology Workshop: Spiders and Scorpions
- 5/5 from Cassandra Harrison, attended Oct 2024: What an amazing experience! Jason was fantastic: his bubbly personality created a great vibe and there was a lovely dynamic among the other attendees that made the class so relaxing and enjoyable. He was informative in a way that was fun and engaging, and we walked away with a sound knowledge of preparing and pinning spiders and scorpions, and feeling empowered and capable to begin creating our own specimens at home. We are already planning to attend some of his other workshops! Highly recommended.
- 5/5 from Jenny Chan, attended May 2024: It’s a high quality class. Explanations of each process are straightforward. It’s a fun and relaxed atmosphere in each class. Lunch is provided. I had done the butterfly pinning class and I wanted to improve my entomology skills with this further class. This class was excellent as we got to pin four different specimens. The specimens you work with are actually deceased, dried and presented in packaging and require rehydration to work with. So there definitely is no EWW factor about working with living creature, because it’s dried it actually felt like you are working with a toy insect. I feel a lot more skilled and purchased some butterfly specimens and I hope to create some of beautiful objects that were on display. So I strongly recommend these classes and you will walk away with a rewarding and stimulating hobby.
- 5/5 from Kate Lillie, attended Oct 2022: Great Class! The teacher Jason is knowledgable and personable and a great cook! Class was paced perfectly and all materials organised and provided. Had a lovely day chatting with other students and Jason while learning to make something beautiful. (In progress shot attached) I will be back for more.
Your teacher
Jason Penfold grew up in country Australia, where his love for natural history began to grow. Surrounded by plants, animals and stones, his imagination and strong connection to nature has always been a passion.Jason's love for stones and minerals was nurtured through a family passion for Lapidary, which goes back two generations. Guided by his grandma, he has fond memories of foraging for semi precious stones in his hometown of country New South Wales. In 2012, Jason began teaching himself how to preserve and pin various butterflies, moths and arachnids. A continued, self-driven education in entomology has lead Jason to work with museums across Australia and the USA, as well as private collectors, on various projects and additions.Now living in Melbourne, Australia, Jason's art practise marries his love of Lapidary and Entomology into small scale sculptures enveloped in rich symbolism and archetypal meaning.Having previously taught Entomology in Australia and internationally, Jason now brings his own series of Entomology workshops to the public, spreading the great wonder and happiness that working so closely with nature brings.
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