The Garden Sessions are a free Thursday evening concert series held from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout September and October, where community comes together to enjoy live music, local art, and great drinks. Featuring talented Orange County musicians, a beer garden, handcrafted cocktails, art vendors, and live artists, it's the perfect way to spend an evening in the garden with friends and family.

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Garden Sessions

The Curiosity Cabinet of Charlotte Webb is committed to teaching ethical taxidermy through education, craftsmanship, and respect for animals. Our workshops are designed to educate participants about the art, history, and techniques of taxidermy in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. 

This class is specifically focused on the proper techniques for butterfly pinning.

All specimens used in our classes are ethically sourced, and no animals are harvested specifically for our workshops. We believe learning these traditional preservation techniques encourages an appreciation for wildlife, natural history, and responsible stewardship of animal resources.

Our goal is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes craftsmanship, ethics, respect, and the preservation of a centuries-old art form. We believe education fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation for the natural world.

These workshops provide an opportunity for the public to engage with natural history in a hands-on educational setting while learning a traditional skill that has long been used in museums, scientific collections, conservation, and artistic preservation.

Butterfly Pinning: Taxidermy Class

Sound, Space, Nature, and Architecture will be putting roots down in our James F. Ranii Gallery on 

Jeffrey T. Ray’s collection invites us to discover how the natural world is reflected in architecture, and how its design impacts our connection and perspectives of nature.

Opens September 5th - Closes October 17th 

James F. Ranii Gallery - Open to the public

Sound, Space, Nature, and Architecture

Death lingers in every shadow. It coils beneath the serpent's fangs, blossoms within the fairest flowers, sleeps in the earth beneath our feet, and waits with quiet patience for every beating heart. 

 invites you on a haunting journey from the silent dangers of the natural world to the solemn beauty of Victorian mourning, and finally beyond the veil through séances, divination, and tales of restless spirits. Blending science, history, folklore, and the supernatural, this exhibition explores not only how we confront death, but why humanity has always sought to understand what may lie beyond the final breath.

Click Here to get tickets for the Opening Reception!

Final Rites: Death, Mourning, & Beyond

"A Man Named Charlie: Fender’s Unsung Hero", celebrates the life and legacy of Charlie Davis, a quiet force behind Fender’s golden era. Beginning his journey with the company in 1957, Charlie worked every step of the manufacturing line, from rough-cut wood to the final finish. But it was his unmatched skill in winding pickups that earned him legendary status. Revered by musicians and trusted by icons like Dick Dale, Charlie became the only technician many would allow near their prized guitars. His hands shaped the sound of surf rock and beyond, helping define a generation of music. Through decades of change, Charlie remained fiercely loyal to Fender, embodying the spirit of craftsmanship and dedication. This exhibit honors his remarkable contributions and finally gives this unsung hero his spotlight.