Advanced Bird Intensive Workshop

4-Day Advanced Bird Taxidermy Intensive November 19, 20, 23, & 24 ONLY 3 SPOTS TOTAL Create your dream bird while furthering your knowledge and skills of bird taxidermy with advanced lessons from master taxidermist, Allis Markham.  Allis will provide each student with a pre-prepared skin of their chosen specimen from our available inventory. These are very exciting birds from Allis' personal collection - all salvaged from deaths at aviaries, zoos, pet stores, etc. Students will receive photos of the specimen ahead of time and have a call with Allis to discuss goals, pose, and base ideas. The sky is the limit! Curriculum (varies based on your bird & goals): Day 1: Body carving, skull removal and facial sculpting, eye placement, and base/habitat beginning creation. This day will also focus on reading reference and anatomy. Day 2: Wiring for pose, mounting, sculpted skull attachment, posing. Continued basework. Day 3:  Posing and grooming with the use of more advanced materials such as silicone caulk, special clays etc.   Day 4: Feet injection, tying / taping, and custom finishing work kit. Continued grooming. Base or temp base and habitat.  Prey Taxidermy will provide all supplies, tools & specimens for your classes. Advanced base options and habitat materials will be provided. Students may also consult with Allis on the Zoom call about the best options should they want to provide their own base or other materials.  You can leave a 50% deposit for this class by using code 'BIRD50' at checkout. We will contact you to pay your balance on or before October 19th, 2026 via check, Zelle, or credit card.