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Intro to Birds

$775.00

Introduction to Birds is a two-day workshop created for beginners with no experience required on March 7th & 8th 2026


The class will walk through the bird taxidermy process for a closed wing mount on bobwhite quail. We will cover specimen preparation, skinning and fleshing, wiring and wrapping, putting it all together, positioning, and feathering of the piece. Each person will leave with their own taxidermied quail they completed, a step-by-step instuction, and the hands-on experience to help them practice the craft on their own. Tools and materials will be supplied in class.

Each day is about 5-6 hours of instruction starting at 10am, a short lunch break around 1pm, and finish at 5pm at the latest.

This workshop is dedicated to making sure each student has ample instruction throughout the process. Students come away with a new admiration for birds from a different perspective. 18 and up, unless guardian participates in the class alongside the youth. Please email with questions before booking.


*Strongly encourage students take Taxidermy Reference & Recording (Upland Birds) as we do not cover this process over this weekend.

**Pre-requisite to Intermediate Birds

Introduction to Birds is a two-day workshop created for beginners with no experience required on March 7th & 8th 2026


The class will walk through the bird taxidermy process for a closed wing mount on bobwhite quail. We will cover specimen preparation, skinning and fleshing, wiring and wrapping, putting it all together, positioning, and feathering of the piece. Each person will leave with their own taxidermied quail they completed, a step-by-step instuction, and the hands-on experience to help them practice the craft on their own. Tools and materials will be supplied in class.

Each day is about 5-6 hours of instruction starting at 10am, a short lunch break around 1pm, and finish at 5pm at the latest.

This workshop is dedicated to making sure each student has ample instruction throughout the process. Students come away with a new admiration for birds from a different perspective. 18 and up, unless guardian participates in the class alongside the youth. Please email with questions before booking.


*Strongly encourage students take Taxidermy Reference & Recording (Upland Birds) as we do not cover this process over this weekend.

**Pre-requisite to Intermediate Birds

Cancelation Policy

E. Putnam Studio is a small business and is unable to refund the class fee in the event of a cancellation. There is a lot of time and preparation that is put into each class or workshop. Once a sea is purchased, specimens and materials are purchased, prepared, and paid for.

If you need to cancel, you can pass your seat to another person and provide their information.

If you need to cancel and there is time to try to sell that seat, $250 will be deducted from your refund in the event the ticket can be resold. If the seat cannot be sold, there is no refund.

To cancel, please email eputnamstudio@gmail.com. Please provide your name used to purchase the class seat, the date, and the time of the class.

Showing up 20 minutes late or more to a class is considered a No Show.

Right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.