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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 began offering Deer and Pheasant Mounting sessions. In August 2008 we expanded our offerings to include sessions in Coyote, Bass and Squirrel Mounting.
 
   
Advantages of OnLine Taxidermy Training  
  • 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..
 
  • High-Speed Internet Connection Required.
  • Video of each week's training session will be available online for a period of one week.
 
   
READ WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY!  
   
student grouse mount"... I LOVED your on-line course! Your instructions were clear and concise and I loved having the disks to go back and review your procedures. I especially liked your personal contact in response to the few questions I had. You are an excellent instructor and a fantastic taxidermist! Your style of teaching makes learning easy!...." A. K.  
"... I enjoyed your class very much. Your instructions were very clear and, although I took your class online, if I ever had any questions you were very prompt in calling me back...." H. M. student gamehead mount
 
student duck display "... The class was very easy to learn from and let me produce good quality mounts...." P. E.
 
   
CLASSES START WEEKLY!  
OnLine Taxidermy Training Classes start each Saturday at 9 am.
Enroll in the series of your choice and begin training THIS SATURDAY!!!
 
CLASSES OFFERED  
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Deerhead Mounting
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Gamehead Mounting
 
Pheasant Standing mount
Pheasant Mounting
     
Coyote mounts
Coyote Mounting
 
Black Squirrel mount
Squirrel Mounting
     
Largemouth Bass
Bass Mounting
 
   
   
   
Coyote mounts

Coyotes: Full Mount, Shoulder Pedestal Mount, & Tail Mount - $295
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.

Using clear and detailed demonstrations and instructions, the techniques taught in this program can be used by the beginner and the professional taxidermist alike. We go from skinning, fleshing, manikin, wiring, mounting to finish work, resulting in these incredible coyote mounts. Using professional and non-professional equipment, the techniques you will learn in this program, will result in quality coyote mounts you will be proud to display.

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

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

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

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Black Squirrel mount
Pine squirrel mount

Squirrels: Black Squirrel & Pine Squirrel - $95
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.

Small mammals are exciting to mount because of the creative and numerous positions in which they can be mounted. Using clear and specific demonstrations and instructions, the techniques taught in this program can be used by both the beginner and the professional taxidermist. We go from skinning, fleshing, manikin, wiring, mounting to finish work, resulting in incredible black squirrel & pine squirrel mounts. Using professional & non-professional equipment, the techniques you will learn in this program, will result in quality squirrel mounts you will be proud to display.

Total instruction time for the five-session Squirrel mounting class is more than 4 hours!

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

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

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Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth bass

Bass: Largemouth & Smallmouth - $149
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.

The secret to excellent fish mounting is proper mounting techniques and painting, which you are about to learn. This program will take you from selecting the best side, skinning, fleshing, manikin prep, mounting, fin work, eye set, to painting, step by step with clear and specific demonstrations and instructions. Program includes (2) illustrated painting instruction drawings.

Total instruction time for the five-session Bass mounting class is more than 4 hours!

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

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

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Gamehead imageDeerhead Mounting - $295
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- $149
with Dennis D. Rinehart, your personal instructor.
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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.)

 
   
   
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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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