Upcoming events.
Halloween Cicada Pinning Workshop @ Cultivate7Twelve
Join us for a HalloweenCicada Pinning Workshop at Cultivate 7Twelve and learn how to pin and preserve your very own Orange Winged Cicada provided by the Bug Lady! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult. A complimentary glass of wine is included in the workshop and Cultivate 7Twelve is BYOB friendly.
Scorpion Pinning Workshop @ High Score Brewing
Join us for an hands on workshop with an entomologist at High Score Brewing and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Giant Forest Scorpion! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Dung Beetle Disco Workshop @ Snafu Brewing
Join us for a very special Dung Beetle Pinning Workshop at Snafu Brewing and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Elephant Dung Beetle from a selection of specimens provided by the Bug Lady! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Included in this workshop is a disco ball or faux dung ball to bring your display to life and a free pint courtesy of Snafu! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Beetle Pinning Workshop @ Frothy Beard WA
Join us for an hands on workshop with an entomologist at Frothy Beard- West Ashley and learn how to pin and preserve you very own 5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Cicada Pinning Workshop @ Blūm
Join us for an hands on workshop with an entomologist at Blūm and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Batwing Cicada! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Each participant will also get a drink of their choice (coffee, wine, or beer) at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Beetle Terrarium Workshop @ NChs Cultural Arts
Join entomologist Alaina Michaels, aka “The Bug Lady,” for a hands-on insect preservation workshop. Participants will learn how to pin and preserve a Rhinoceros Beetle inside of a terrarium. Landscape your own terrarium dome with a selection of dried plants, rocks, and soil. This fun, interactive workshop will provide you with all the supplies and knowledge needed to preserve your insect for display in your dome. Participants are encouraged to bring any dried plants, rocks, or accessories they would like to include to customize their display.
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Valentines Beetle Pinning Workshop
Join us a hands on workshop with an entomologist and learn how to pin and preserve you very own beetle specimen! Alaina will bring both male and female beetles. This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
*Receive a discount if you purchase two seats! Use code BUGLADY
Participants are welcome to BYO (age appropriate) B! ;)
Valentines Beetle Workshop
Buy 2 tickets for a couples discount! Join us for a Rhinoceros Beetle Pinning Workshop at Snafu Brewing Co and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Beetle from a selection of specimens provided by the Bug Lady! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult. A complimentary pint is included in the workshop.
Dung Beetle Pinning Workshop
Join us for a very special Dung Beetle Pinning Workshop at Low Tide Brewing and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Elephant Dung Beetle from a selection of specimens provided by the Bug Lady! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Included in this workshop is a disco ball or faux dung ball to bring your display to life. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Cicada Workshop
Join us for a Cicada Pinning Workshop at Local Love and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Cicada from a selection of specimens provided by the Bug Lady! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult. A complimentary glass of wine is included in the workshop and Local Love is BYOB friendly.
Teen Bug Workshop
Join us to learn about the beauty of insects, scientific collections, and experience a hands-on demonstration from a real entomologist! Each participant will learn how to pin and preserve their very own insect while learning about the world of collections! At the end of the workshop, each participant will take home their pinned insect along with detailed instructions on how to display and maintain their insect for decades to come. Specially geared for teens, our Teen Workshops offer an opportunity to engage with a variety of topics including history, the natural world, and STEAM principles. Workshops include a lesson or guided tour and hands-on activities. For ages 13 to 17. Reservations required.
Bah-Humbug Beetle Ornament Workshop
Join us at Palmetto Brewing Co. and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Frog legged Beetle and display your insect in a festive ornament! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home for the holidays! Palmetto Brewing Co. would like to offer all participants 20% of their bar tab during the event. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Booze
Join us for Bugs and Booze at Frothy Beard (Summerville) and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Brown Rhinoceros Beetle! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Booze
Join us for Bugs and Booze at Fatty’s Beer Works and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Batwing Cicada! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Each participant (21+) will also get a free pint at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Booze
Join us for Bugs and Booze at Frothy Beard (West Ashley) and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Brown Rhinoceros Beetle! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Booooooze
Join us for a very scary Bugs and Boooooooze and learn how to pin and preserve your very own Giant Forest Scorpion! Come in your best Halloween attire for a chance to win an extra spooky prize!
This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your scorpion that you get to keep and display in your home! Each participant (21+) will also get a free pint at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Boos: Pinning and Preservation Workshop
The Charleston Museum:
Join us to learn about the beauty of insects, scientific collections, and experience a hands-on demonstration from a real entomologist! Each participant will learn how to pin and preserve their very own Giant Coconut Cicada while learning about the world of collections! At the end of the workshop, each participant will take home their pinned insect along with detailed instructions on how to display and maintain their insect for decades to come. Included in workshop is a 5×7 shadow box to house and display your pinned insect, and complimentary beverages. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult. $120 Museum Members | $150 Non-Members
The Healing Haus Market and Cicada Workshop
Wellness open house and market! Cicada Workshop directly afterwards 6:30-8:00 PM.
Insect Preservation Workshop
Public Works Art Center:
Join us for a hands on workshop with an entomologist and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Blue-Winged Cicada specimen! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult. Participants are welcome to BYO (age appropriate) B! ;)
Youth Entomology Beetle Workshop
Email us erin@katieskrops.com Call us at 843-754-0857
Join us for an exciting, hands-on insect pinning workshop led by entomologist, educator and artist Alaina Michaels, AKA The Bug Lady! This interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to pin and preserve your very own insect specimen for display in your home.
Bugs and Booze
Join us for Bugs and Booze and learn how to pin and preserve you very own 5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle specimen! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Each participant will also get a free pint at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
Bugs and Booze
Join us for Bugs and Booze and learn how to pin and preserve you very own Giant Stick Insect specimen! This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home! Each participant will also get a free pint at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
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Beetle Workshop @ The Charleston Museum
Join us to learn about the beauty of insects, scientific collections, and experience a hands-on demonstration from a real entomologist! Each participant will learn how to pin and preserve their very own 5-horned Rhinoceros Beetle while learning about the world of collections and even meeting some live insect guests! At the end of the workshop, each participant will take home their pinned insect along with detailed instructions on how to display and maintain their insect for decades to come. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, unless accompanied by a participating adult.
$120 Museum Members | $150 Non-Members
Sign up at The Charleston Museum Website
Nighttime at the Museum
An evening of adventure awaits you at Nighttime at the Museum! Watch the past come alive as you explore the galleries after-hours with your flashlight. Discover figures from history, special displays, craft activities, and an exclusive scavenger hunt. Join us for a night of fun for the whole family! Nighttime at the Museum is appropriate for children of all ages and the young at heart. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and bring flashlights.
The Don Sazon food truck and Life Raft Treats will be on site for purchase.
Space is limited. Reservations required.
$15 Museum Member Adult | $25 Non-Member Adult
$5 Museum Member Child| $10 Non-Member Child
Register The Charleston Museum Website or call 843.722.2996 ext. 235.
bugs and booze
Join me at Nippitaty Distillery for an evening of bugs and booze to learn how to prepare your very own blue-winged cicada specimen for display. This fun interactive workshop will provide you with all of the tools and knowledge to preserve a cicada that you get to keep and display in your home! Ages 21+, one cocktail or mocktail included in the workshop fee. No experience necessary!
6 spots left!
$85/person, please Venmo @alainamichaels to reserve your space! Leave your name and email in the comments and I will send your confirmation.
***Individuals under 21 can participate if accompanied by a parent. No beverage included $75/person under 21. If the parent wishes to participate, they must register and pay the $85/person workshop fee.***
Book me!
For private events, birthday parties, or school visits. Please fill out this form and I will get back to you!
bugladyofficial@gmail.com