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AuSable Artisan Village

Taxidermy Maintenance and Basic Restoration

with Emily Binard

$85

Cost: $85

Date: August 16th

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

Level: Adults

Instructor: Emily Binard

Class Description:

This class will teach methods for the care and maintenance of taxidermy pieces andcollections, as well as basic restoration techniques for repairing damaged and agingtaxidermy mounts. Using donated taxidermy and some vintage pieces from my own collection, topics coveredwill include insect prevention and treatment, as well as cleaning methods that are safe to use on taxidermy.

Students will also learn how to assess damages, performrepairs, and try out recoloring methods on damaged taxidermy.

Students are welcome to bring easily transportable damaged taxidermy that they own to work on in class (if it is a transportable size-classroom is in the basement at 219 Michigan Ave.) Or bring photos of larger taxidermy for restoration assessment if they would like to.

Students will be able to try out techniques on the demo pieces that will be provided.

All materials and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.

Class Disclaimer:

 

Full refunds if AAV cancels the class. Refunds minus the processing fees up to seven days before class begins. No refunds after that time.

AAV is handicapped accessible.

AAV takes precautions to provide a safe environment and our instructors are educated in providing options for individual limitations.

Please make your own individual decisions regarding health precautions.

  • Aug 16th, 2025
    Sat from 12:00 - 1:00 pm

AAV Creativity Center

(989) 745-6096

219 Michigan Ave
Grayling, MI 49738 Get directions

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