Cute, spooky and always cool, taxidermy has become a mainstay on the London nightlife scene. Normally seen hanging on walls or filling up display cases, a few London bars are taking the practice out of the box with fun, hands-on workshops and classes. From butterfly preserving, to squirrel dressing and chicken stuffing, we've rounded up the best taxidermy workshops in London.
One of the most famous taxidermy bars in London, it would be strange if The Last Tuesday Society wasn't hiding a workshop somewhere. Teaming up with the British Academy of Taxidermy they host regular classes down at the Islington Arts Factory where you can work on everything from birds to butterflies.
@ Embankment Studios on Saturday 9th May 2026
Offering some of the most extensive taxidermy classes in London, this series of workshops at Park Avenue Studios offers a diverse range of animals for you to work on. Dress squirrels, stuff hens and help a rat gets its wings at one of their fun and informative classes.
@ Embankment Studios on Various dates from Sunday 29th March 2026
@ Embankment Studios on Friday 3rd April 2026 and 2 other Fridays
One of Clerkenwell's most beautiful hotels offers a few unique craft classes for you to get involved with. Keep an eye out for their beginners taxidermy class, where you can get a taste for the practice through butterfly preserving and other activities.
