Taxidermist Course
Gain expertise in professional bird taxidermy through comprehensive training in anatomy, skinning, tanning, wiring, mounting, and lifelike finishing techniques. Develop skills to produce robust, realistic mounts alongside safe and efficient workshop practices, enabling the creation of museum-standard displays that showcase exceptional craftsmanship.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step guidance in crafting lifelike bird taxidermy mounts from beginning to end. Participants explore bird anatomy, safe skinning techniques, cleaning and degreasing processes, tanning methods, skin stabilisation, and body form preparation. Additional topics include wiring, mounting, posing, feather care, realistic base creation, preservation chemicals, tool handling, and vital health, safety, and workshop organisation skills.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Professional bird skinning with precise cuts and minimal feather damage.
- Efficient tanning processes to stabilise delicate skins using expert techniques.
- Realistic mounting of birds, incorporating wire supports, body forms, and natural poses.
- Detailed finishing work on eyes, painting, and feather restoration for exhibition-quality results.
- Secure taxidermy workshop establishment, including PPE, ventilation, and hazard management.
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