Taxidermist Course
Gain expertise in professional bird taxidermy through this course. Master key areas like avian anatomy, precise skinning, effective tanning, wiring and mounting techniques, plus realistic finishing touches. Develop skills to produce durable, lifelike mounts and establish safe, efficient workshop practices for top-quality, museum-worthy displays.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step guidance to craft realistic bird taxidermy mounts from beginning to end. Delve into bird anatomy, safe skinning, thorough cleaning and degreasing processes. Advance to tanning methods, stabilising delicate skins, and fitting body forms. Further explore wiring, mounting, posing techniques, feather care, base creation, preservation chemicals, tool handling, plus vital health, safety protocols and workshop organisation skills.
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Develop skills
- Professional bird skinning with clean cuts and minimal feather loss.
- Reliable tanning techniques to stabilise delicate bird skins effectively.
- Realistic bird mounting using wiring, forms, and natural poses.
- Detailed finishing skills for eyes, painting, and feather repairs to museum standards.
- Safe workshop setup with proper PPE, ventilation, and biohazard management.
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