{"product_id":"advanced-bird-taxidermy-intensive-workshop","title":"Advanced Bird Intensive Workshop","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-Day Advanced Bird Taxidermy Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 19, 20, 23, \u0026amp; 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLY 3 SPOTS TOTAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCreate your dream bird while furthering your knowledge and skills of bird taxidermy with advanced lessons from master taxidermist, Allis Markham. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllis 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum (varies based on your bird \u0026amp; goals):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body carving, skull removal and facial sculpting, eye placement, and base\/habitat beginning creation. This day will also focus on reading reference and anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: \u003c\/strong\u003eWiring for pose,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emounting,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esculpted skull attachment,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eposing. Continued basework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Posing and grooming with the use of more advanced materials such as silicone caulk, special clays etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeet injection, tying \/ taping, and custom finishing work kit. Continued grooming. Base or temp base and habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrey Taxidermy will provide all supplies, tools \u0026amp; 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allis Markham","offers":[{"title":"African Grey Parrot","offer_id":67613519413437,"sku":"ADVBIRDSNOV26","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red-Crested Turaco","offer_id":67613519446205,"sku":"ADVBIRDSNOV26-2","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lesser Blue-Eared Starling","offer_id":67613528064189,"sku":"ADVBIRDSNOV26-3","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/0282\/files\/Red-crested-Turaco-jpg.webp?v=1790801687","url":"https:\/\/www.preytaxidermy.com\/products\/advanced-bird-taxidermy-intensive-workshop","provider":"Prey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}