COURSE OFFERINGS
Pro Mount School of Taxidermy offers 7 complete taxidermy courses:

 

Game Head Taxidermy 3 Weeks
General Taxidermy 3 Weeks
Bird Taxidermy 3 Weeks
Fish Taxidermy 4 Weeks
Business Taxidermy 1 Week
Bookkeeping Systems 2 Weeks
Combined Taxidermy Course 8 Weeks
Personal Development Course 22.5 Hours Per Week, 26 Weeks

 

Pro Mount School of Taxidermy offers 6 day specialty taxidermy courses:


Molding and Casting
Habitat Construction and Design
Complete Fish Painting
Deer Mounting
Strutting Turkey
Basic Computer
Other Specialty Class Upon Request



The complete courses cover training in:

 

>handling >skinning and processing

>skin preparation >sewing > repair work

> forms and form adjustment > mounting

> finishing > painting > defects and problem solving.

 

These are detailed courses covering all techniques and methods required to produce a professional grade level of taxidermy work.

 

Upon satisfactory completion of a complete course the student will receive a diploma from the school certifying the level of proficiency achieved.

 

Based on experience 6 day specialty courses are offered to assist the student in learning new techniques or up grading their level of taxidermy. These courses can be arranged as long as the student and instructor are confident the student has the experience level to proceed in this manner. Specialty courses are very detailed and cover all aspects of a chosen subject. All training is hands on with the student and instructor working closely to achieve the objectives of the student. Supply costs and time frames will be adjusted accordingly prior to the start of the course.

 

Upon completion of a specialty course the student will be presented with a certificate of completion for the hours of instruction.

 

Courses are scheduled on a student by student basis. Primary consideration is given to the students time frame and schedule. All courses are designed for personal instruction. The instructor and student establish a pre set learning schedule prior to the start of the course based on the students individual circumstances.

 

A personal interview by phone or in person is required to identify the goals of the student and if Pro Mount School of Taxidermy is in a position to assist in meeting those goals.

 

A student manual of policies and procedures as well as a course outline for all courses is available by contacting the school.