How to Build a Dinosaur

Name: How to Build a Dinosaur
Start: 2026-05-21T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-21T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Ilsham Road, TQ1 2JF Torquay, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Ilsham Road, TQ1 2JF Torquay, United Kingdom | Torquay, EN

How To Build a Dinosaur is an evening with paleoartist Alex Pritchard that takes you inside the world of professional reconstruction of prehistoric creatures. Alex will share his journey from toy designer and sculptor to creating scientifically informed models for museums, institutions, film and private collectors.
The talk explores how real skeletons are studied, how new species are interpreted and how world first reconstructions such as Berthasaura and Shri Rapax are created.
The evening includes a practical demo where Alex constructs parts of a velociraptor on a stand or sculpts a bone live so you can see the process from foundation to form. There will be time for questions at the end and a chance to chat in the cafe before the event concludes.
What Can I Expect?
Welcome refreshment of tea or coffee
45 minute talk, presentation and Q&A about how Alex creates realistic sculptures of dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts
Opportunity to see a live demonstration of the art in action
Final Q&A in the final chamber
What Do I Need To Know
Dress warm and comfortably with sensible footwear. This event takes place inside the caves where it is a constant 15C. This event is open to those 18yrs+ only
About Alex
Dinosaur Skeletons is a world renowned studio, that specialises in paleontological reconstructions. Founded by Alex Pritchard, a professional paleoartist with over 12 years of experience in the collectibles industry, the studio is proud to have collaborated with museums, institutions, TV and film productions and private collectors worldwide.