Taxidermist Course
Gain expertise in professional bird taxidermy through comprehensive training in anatomy, precise skinning, effective tanning, wiring and mounting techniques, and detailed finishing for lifelike results. Develop skills to produce durable, museum-quality mounts while establishing safe and efficient workshop practices to advance your taxidermy craft.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step instruction in creating realistic bird taxidermy mounts from beginning to end. Participants learn bird anatomy, safe skinning techniques, cleaning and degreasing processes, tanning methods, skin stabilization, body form preparation, wiring, mounting, posing, feather care, base creation, preservation chemicals, tool handling, and key health, safety, and workshop setup practices.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Professional bird skinning with clean cuts and minimal feather damage.
- Reliable tanning techniques to stabilize delicate bird skins effectively.
- Realistic mounting using wiring, forms, and natural posing for authenticity.
- Detailed finishing skills for eyes, painting, and feather restoration to museum standards.
- Safe studio setup including PPE, proper ventilation, and biohazard management.
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