Description
Our Locations
Schedule
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Our hands on taxidermy program covers one of four major topics each quarter of the year:
| "Deer and other Game Heads" |
Winter |
January - April |
| "Birds & Waterfowl" |
Spring |
April - July |
| "Fish & Reptiles" |
Summer |
July - September |
| "Life-size Mounts & Habitat" |
Fall |
September - December |
These courses are appropriate for anyone interested in learning the art of taxidermy or for those wanting to improve their techniques. Students may begin with either topic and then take any or all of the other topics throughout the year. In additon to the specific details that are taught about each of the four topics, the following instruction is included in each course; habitat, casting, operating a taxidermy business, state and federal game laws, how to make specialized tools, and much more.
Students can enter at any quarter and have a choice of attending:
- 2 nights per week (6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. at our Yadkinville or Mount Airy Centers)
- 2 days per week (9am - 1pm at our Mount Airy Center)
- Saturdays (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at our Yadkinville Center)
We have had students drive from Virginia and West Virginia to take our courses. Affordable lodging and campgrounds are available nearby for those wanting to stay overnight.
The length of each course ranges form 50 - 100 hours depending on the topic and the schedule. Our Saturday course includes fewer total hours because it meets for 6 hours per day. This allows more to be completed with less time lost to setup and takedown each class.
The cost of each of the four courses is $62. There is no additional charge for out-of-state students. This does not include your personal taxidermy supplies, forms, or tools. Our training shop is equipped with all of the major tools and machines used in commercial taxidermy.
Available through the college are textbooks for each course. The cost of each book is approximately $35.00.
Students are expected to provide their own animals for projects, but legal documentation regarding harvesting is required. The instructor can assist in locating animals if necessary.
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The Yadkin Center of Surry Community College
Located at 4649 Hwy 601, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The center is convenient to Hwy 421 and Intersate 77.
The Workforce Development Center
Located at 1220 State Steet, Mount Airy, NC 27030. It is about 10 miles from the Virginia state line and is convenient to Hwy 601, Hwy 52, and Interstate 77.
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Pre-Registration is required prior to the course by calling 336-386-3244.
This class will provide instruction in basic Fish & Reptile taxidermy including skinning, fleshing and preserving the skin, using correct paint schemes, and completion of the mount. Instruction will also include fishing body carving as well as using purchased bodies and parts. Students will also learn how to buld habitat scenes.
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Fish and Reptiles |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Mt. Airy Workforce Development Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Thursdays |
| Dates: |
July 7, 2008 - August 28, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Fish & Reptiles |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
July 7, 2008 - August 26, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Fish & Reptiles |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Saturdays |
| Dates: |
July 19, 2008 - August 30, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy Lab |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays |
| Dates: |
July 8, 2008 - August 27, 2008 |
This course will cover skinning, fleshing, tanning and drying of skins of small to large mammals. The correct use, alteration and rebuilding of purchased manikins and other parts will be covered. In addition to completing the mount, students will also learn how to build ground habitat scenes and how to make or obtain the necessary materials.
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Lifesize & Habitat |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
September 6, 2008 - December 9, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Lifesize & Habitat |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
September 8, 2008 - December 9, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Lifesize & Habitat |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Saturdays |
| Dates: |
September 6, 2008 - December 13, 2008 |
| Title: |
Taxidermy: Lifesize & Habitat |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Yadkin Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Saturdays |
| Dates: |
September 6, 2008 - December 13, 2008 |
The Taxidermy Lab is open to advanced Taxidermists, past students, or those currently enrolled in one of our other Taxidermy Courses. Participants make work on any project of their
| Title: |
Taxidermy Lab |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 0:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Yadkin Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Dates: |
September 10, 2008 - December 11, 2008 |
