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Taxidermy Reference Study & Recording (Upland Birds)

$275.00

January 18

This workshop is to hone your eyes and learn how to record. You will understand the importance of good reference and how it translates not only to taxidermy, but other art forms as well. It is a study of anatomy, color, shapes, and measurement.

This first course will translate and correspond to Introduction and Intermediate Bird Workshops. While not a prerequisite, it will strengthen your skillset and knowledge of what is to come and how reference is everything to taxidermists. We will be studying upland birds; quail, chukar, and pheasant in this course.

The workshop will cover the study of live animals (through a computer screen for this purpose), dead specimens, and preserved specimens. I will share the methods I have gathered through my practice that started with anatomy & physiology, then at the Burke Museum, taxidermy school, and artist workshops.

This should set you up for success in the mental preparation for your next project. For me, most of taxidermy is about the preparation and planning before skinning even begins.

Links and documents that will be used in the workshop will be shared at least a week before the class so students can come prepared. This is a lecture and demo workshop. Students are encouraged to take notes when applicable. Photos are encouraged.

Approximately 3 hours

January 18

10am-1pm

Bring snacks, drinks, anything that will make your learning experience stronger.

January 18

This workshop is to hone your eyes and learn how to record. You will understand the importance of good reference and how it translates not only to taxidermy, but other art forms as well. It is a study of anatomy, color, shapes, and measurement.

This first course will translate and correspond to Introduction and Intermediate Bird Workshops. While not a prerequisite, it will strengthen your skillset and knowledge of what is to come and how reference is everything to taxidermists. We will be studying upland birds; quail, chukar, and pheasant in this course.

The workshop will cover the study of live animals (through a computer screen for this purpose), dead specimens, and preserved specimens. I will share the methods I have gathered through my practice that started with anatomy & physiology, then at the Burke Museum, taxidermy school, and artist workshops.

This should set you up for success in the mental preparation for your next project. For me, most of taxidermy is about the preparation and planning before skinning even begins.

Links and documents that will be used in the workshop will be shared at least a week before the class so students can come prepared. This is a lecture and demo workshop. Students are encouraged to take notes when applicable. Photos are encouraged.

Approximately 3 hours

January 18

10am-1pm

Bring snacks, drinks, anything that will make your learning experience stronger.

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.