Tarantula Pinning Workshop with RIP Repurposed

Learn how to pin your own Tarantula and take it home after the class! General admission to the museum is included.

By Nina Salem

Date and time

Location

The Insect Asylum

2870 N Milwaukee Ave chicago, IL 60618

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

🕷️ Tarantula Pinning Workshop with RIP RepurposedSunday, Sept 21, 2025 | 3:00 PM

Step into the world of professional entomology and learn how to preserve your very own tarantula specimen! 🕷️✨

In this immersive workshop led by Domingo of RIP Repurposed, you'll master the art of pinning, positioning, and preserving a tarantula—creating a museum-quality display piece from start to finish. Get expert tips, trade secrets, and one-on-one guidance in a supportive, hands-on setting. Tarantula species are subject to availability.

🎯 All materials included🎓 Perfect for beginners & enthusiasts alike🏠 Take your expertly pinned tarantula home

Your ticket also ensures general entry to The Insect Asylum - valid throughout the day!

Spots are limited—join us for this unforgettable, creepy-cool experience

Please be aware that if you have a bee string allergy, you may be allergic to tarantula fuzz - in that case you must wear gloves and a mask and wear long sleeves.

Accessiblity note: please be aware that our classroom spaces are not wheelchair access at this time. We are happy to accomodate with an accessible classroom space for insect pinning on a case by case basis. Please email us with accessiblity needs before the class at theinsectasylum@gmail.com

Additional Note: Families are welcome! Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. If you or your child would like to simply watch the class without participating, we’d love to have you. You can easily grab guardian/observer tickets at the front desk or online through our ticket portal.

Organized by

Nina Salem

We are working hard to bring Chicago its first Insect and Taxidermy Museum! Our focus is connecting to the beauty of nature in a non-traditional sense. During these events we will engage all of our senses to foster both excitement and growth. At The Insect Asylum we encourage you to explore, as we do! Every time you walk through our doors we are hoping you engage with the exhibits and develop a true sense of belonging with nature. Our mission is to allow people to get excited, to learn and to grow. We understand that inspiration takes flight in many forms. Come and get inspired, create, and connect with a beautiful community! Also, please keep in mind The Insect Asylum is a self-funded endeavor. This labor of love is ever growing, any and all funds we raise help us bring more to the community! We want to make our project affordable to everyone, so if you can afford to sponsor entrance for someone else please reach out. If you need to be sponsored to participate, please reach out or visit our website. We want to be able to include everyone. Donations of any kind are always welcome!

Hope to see you there,

Nina Salem Founder/Artist

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Sep 6 · 3:00 PM CDT