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"NEW"
Five Week Classes:
(June
21
to July 22)
(August16 to
September17, 2010)
(September 20 to October 22, 2010)
(November 15 to
December17, 2010)
This class covers
beginner and advanced techniques. Class limit 6. Spots are expected to fill
quickly, so call to reserve your spot today.
During the five week
training period, you will mount Two Birds (both upland game and waterfowl),
Three Game heads (choices are Mule Deer, Whitetail and Antelope),
 One
Life-size Mammal (Raccoon, Mink, Marten or Badger), One Open Mouth Rug (Coyote,
Fox, Badger), and Two Fish (1 warm water, 1 cold water, and 1 fiberglass
Reproduction).
The class also
includes:
Intense Habitat with
our "secret" rock techniques
European Skulls
Business
Airbrushing
Full Eight Week Taxidermy Course:
This is an intensive taxidermy course, designed for the student who wants the
most in-depth training available. During the eight week training period, you
will be required to mount Two Game heads, Two Life-size Mammals (1 large, and
1 small), Four *Birds (both upland game and waterfowl in flying & standing
positions), Three to Five Fish* (cold and warm water varieties), One Rug Shell,
and One Antler Plaque.
Procedures covered will include Specimen grading & selection, Caping &
fleshing, Salting, Coding, Washing, Tanning, Measuring, Form selection &
preparation, Mounting, Use of taxidermy reference material, Proper drying techniques,
and Taxidermy Finish work.
You will also be thoroughly trained in Tanning, Airbrush painting, Form construction
& alteration, and Taxidermy business procedures, including State & Federal
laws and their effect on commercial taxidermy. You will be provided with an
extensive list of quality taxidermy suppliers, along with a list of recommended
products available from each one.
Finally, you will learn to put that finishing touch on your mounts with Base
making and Habitat procedures. Areas covered include artificial rocks, plants,
water, splashes, snow, and icicles, to name a few.
 Two & Four Week Mini Courses:
These are two, four, and six week taxidermy courses tailored for students who
wish to specialize, or are not able to attend the entire eight week session.
Training is just as intense as in the full course, and no taxidermy short cuts
are taken. The difference is in the number of specimens mounted. Procedures
used for the following requirements are the same as those described for the
full courses.
Topics include: Extreme form alterations, Pedestals, Detachable
antlers, Casting and molding, Advanced habitat techniques and evaluations, European
skulls, Skull cleaning, and bleaching (with our own dermestid beetle colony
on site). Learn our secrets for obtaining Super Clean, Super White European
Skulls.
Upon completion of your chosen Taxidermy Course, you will have specimens
for your new showroom, and the knowledge to begin your Commercial Taxidermy
Business!
Job Placement:
As our courses are geared for students who plan to open their own businesses,
our graduates do not often need job placement services. We do, however, periodically
receive calls from taxidermists looking for new employees. We keep a current
file of these openings and pass them on to interested students. As it is unlikely
for us to receive employment information from taxidermists in your area, most
of these opportunities would require relocation.
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