Description
Our Locations
Schedule
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.
| Title: |
Deer & Other Big Game Heads |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Mt. Airy Workforce Development Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Thursdays |
| Dates: |
January 7, 2008 - April 10, 2008 (No class January 21 or March 24) |
| Title: |
Deer & Other Big Game Heads |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
January 7, 2008 - April 8, 2008 (No class January 21 or March 24) |
| Title: |
Deer & Other Big Game Heads |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt.Airy |
| Schedule: |
Saturdays |
| Dates: |
January 5, 2008 - April 12, 2008 (No class January 19 or March 22) |
| Title: |
Taxidermy Lab |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Yadkin Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays |
| Dates: |
January 8, 2008 - April 2, 2008 |
This class will provide instruction in basic bird and waterfowl taxidermy including skinning, fleshing, and preserving the skin and completion of the mount. Students will learn how to build a habitat scene for the completed bird mount. Discussins will include basic laws and regulations.
| Title: |
Birds & Waterfowl |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
April 21, 2008 - June 30, 2008 (No class May 26) |
| Title: |
Birds & Waterfowl |
| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
| Dates: |
April 21, 2008 - June 30, 2008 (No class May 26) |
| Title: |
Birds & Waterfowl |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Workforce Development Center Shop - Mt. Airy |
| Schedule: |
Saturdays |
| Dates: |
April 26, 2008 - July 12, 2008 (No class May 17, 24, or July 5) |
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: |
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Yadkin Center Shop |
| Schedule: |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays |
| Dates: |
April 22, 2008 - June 30, 2008 |
