Wings & Things: Honoring the Monarch Butterfly with RIP Repurposed

Hosted at The Insect Asylum

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at The Insect Asylum with Domingo of RIP Repurposed! This 2-part workshop honors monarchs through art & preservation. All materials provided, and you’ll take home your creations. Bring a photo of an ancestor to add to our ofrenda while you craft with intention. + Free milkweed Seeds + Free vegan hot chocolate

Saturday, November 1st

🌱 Part 1: Chrysalis Intention Vial Making (1-2 pm)

Create a unique miniature intention vial using home-grown monarch chrysalis molts, milkweed, final instar caterpillar molts, and other organic elements connected to the monarch’s lifecycle. All items are incredibly special to Domingo from their personal collection. This nature-infused keepsake is perfect for those drawn to metamorphosis, symbolism, and intentional crafting.

🦋 Part 2: Monarch Butterfly Pinning (2:30 - 3:30 pm)

Learn the fundamentals of butterfly pinning and preservation as you work hands-on with your own sustainably sourced monarch specimen. You'll take home a beautifully pinned butterfly—and if you'd like to level up your display, optional shadow box add-ons will be available.

🎟️ Pricing Options:

• $45 per individual chrysalis crafting workshop
• $85 per individual monarch butterfly pinning workshop
• OR $100 for the full experience (2 workshops bundled. a $130 value)
• Optional 5x5 shadow box add-on available at checkout ($18 each)
• PLUS Free milkweed seeds

To avoid ticket transaction fees you can purchase tickets directly from Domingo here.

No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and a sense of wonder! Anyone under the age of 18 must be acompanied by a parent or gaurdian - parents and gaurdians must purchase an observer ticket. The classroom is not wheelchair accessible - please email rip.repurposed@gmail.com for accomodations. No refunds.