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Announcing Online Classes


 
Since 1975, The American Institute of Taxidermy has been proud to be the leader in taxidermy training. Now we would like to bring that training to the comfort of your own home by being the first to offer online classes. Starting in January 2008, we will be offering Deer and Pheasant Mounting sessions.
 
  • Flexibility - Continue to live your life, devote time to family, friends and work as needed, and still have time to learn a new career.
  • Save Time and Money - Work a full-time job while learning your new career, thus saving you time lost having to attend classes or going to part-time status. No travel or lodging fees.
  • Learn - A new career in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.
  • Mount - Your own trophy Deerhead for under $70 in materials, or your own trophy pheasant for under $15.
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion upon sending pictures of your completed mount and approval by Dennis D.Rinehart..
 
  • 2008 Schedule of Classes shown below.
  • High-Speed Internet Connection Required.
  • Video of each week's training session will be available online for a period of one week.
 
   
CLASSES OFFERED  
   

Gamehead imageDeerhead Mounting - $495
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.

The secret to the success of this program is the quality instruction that provides clear and detailed demonstrations of each step. I will show you every step from taking the cape off the animal to putting in on the wall including skinning, fleshing, tanning, repairing bullet holes, manikin prep, mounting, antler repair and finishing. You will learn everything you need to know in this highly informative program.

Total instruction time for the seven-session Deerhead class is more than 7 hours!

Dennis Rinehart Deer Intro
Click Here for Video Introduction to Deerhead Mounting
by Dennis D. Rinehart, owner, professional taxidermist, & instructor

Click Here to Register for Deerhead Mounting Classes
(Log-in information for class attendance will be provided prior to the start of class.)

 
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Bird Mounting - Pheasant- $295
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.
pheasant image Pheasant Standing mount

This program will show you step-by-step instructions to create 2 gorgeous pheasant mounts - one flying and one standing. From fleshing, proper washing, positioning, making your background, and hanging it on your wall, you will delighted with the resulting quality mounts. The techniques you will learn in this program, will result in a pair of stunning mounts you will be proud to display.

Total instruction time for the six-session Pheasant class is more than 4 1/2 hours!

Dennis Rinehart pheasant intro
Click Here for Video Introduction to Bird Mounting - Pheasant
by Dennis D. Rinehart, owner, professional taxidermist, & instructor

Click Here to Register for Bird Mounting-Pheasant Classes
(Log-in information for class attendance will be provided prior to the start of class.)

 
   
2008 Schedule of
OnLine Taxidermy Training Classes
 
  • January 12, 2008
  • February 9, 2008
  • March 8, 2008
  • April 12, 2008
  • May 10, 2008
  • June 14, 2008
  • July 12, 2008
  • August 9, 2008
  • September 13, 2008
  • October 11, 2008
  • November 8, 2008
  • December 13, 2008
 
   
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Free Mount Preparation Tutorials
Click on the links below to learn how to prepare your specimen for mounting.
Deer prep video
Pheasant prep video
 
   
About the Instructor  

 photograph of Dennis D. RinehartAfter teaching 1000's of students, I have learned what students need to know to learn the art of taxidermy. I have mounted for sportsmen, museums, and schools. Mounts done by the students of American Institute of Taxidermy under my supervision have won numerous awards in competitions. I have been featured in sports magazines, TV sport shows, and have given numerous presentations and demonstrations for Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, White Tail Unlimited and other organizations. I am now sharing this knowledge, my 40 years in the field of taxidermy completing over 35,000 professional mounts, in these taxidermy programs for you to learn taxidermy in your own home.

The secret you need to know to be successful in the art of taxidermy is quality instruction. In these programs I become your personal instructor in your own home. I will take you step-by-step from skinning to finishing using clear and detailed demonstrations and instructions. My experience and skills as a taxidermist and instructor will teach you to successfully complete a beautiful and professional looking mount.

I look forward to working with you.

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Dennis D. Rinehart
Owner, Professional Taxidermist & Instructor

 
   
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