You know, blind boxes are all the rage these days. Everything from Godzilla key chains and Labubus to themed tiny unicorns (we’re big fans of the Halloween Tokidoki collection). Considering we’re also a bit enamored with the luck of the draw blind boxes, we thought it would be fun to do one of our own.

Our mixed butterfly class is our way of emulating the thrill of the unknown while giving it an entomology twist. You’ll walk away with one of the two butterflies, Papilio Ulysses or Papilio Blumei but the fun part is not knowing which. Both are cool specimens, so there isn’t a dud in this box (unlike that time I got the Rodan keychain when I wanted a Mechagodzilla one. No, I’m not still salty about that).

Per usual, we’ll go over why each is cool at the start of the class and give you a little background on both. It’s twice the ento knowledge all wrapped up in one class. So if you're feeling lucky or just want to roll the dice, this is the class for you.

About the class:

In this hands-on, two-hour class, you will learn the full process of butterfly spreading, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step, and you will use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your butterfly into a preserved specimen you will get to take home and show off.

Inside each kit, you will receive:

• 1 Box of entomology pins
• 1 Anchor pin
• 4 Strips vellum paper
• Forceps
• Pinning board
  
• Instruction pamphlet

Important Details:

Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.
Pre-registration is required, as materials must be prepared for each student and space is very limited. Please arrive promptly at the start time. Students are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks.