Question 1

I want to learn about taxidermy. Do you teach? Do you do classes? Or take on anyone for work experience or apprenticeships?

Accepted Answer

I am thinking of running beginner's bird taxidermy courses in the future. Email me (taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com) if you want to go on the waiting list.

Question 2

Where are your prices?

Accepted Answer

I have a dedicated page for prices, head to the menu and find prices. Alternatively, if you can't find what you're looking for, please email me for a quote taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com (mailto:taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com)

Question 3

Can I buy your work online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have a Shop (www.taxtiles.com/shop)on here which lists all my current work for sale.
 
Please bear in mind that if it's not in my shop, it's a previous commission piece or already sold. So if there is something you would like to order. Please get in touch and email taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com(mailto:taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com?subject=Ordering a piece)

Question 4

Can I watch you do taxidermy/can I visit your studio/workshop?

Accepted Answer

I only do talks, exhibitions, taxidermy demonstrations at specific events outside my workshop. I always advertise these events on my website and newsletter. 
 
Please subscribe (undefined)to my mailing list (form is at the bottom of the page) to keep an eye out for events that I am doing.

Question 5

Do you do restoration work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please email to enquire taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com (mailto:taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com)

Question 6

I want to buy one of your pieces I have seen on your website, can I purchase it?

Accepted Answer

You can view all my work for sale here.(https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Taxtiles)
 
Unless it's in my shop, it's either commission work or has already been sold. 
 
If you like something that you have seen on my website or would like something similar, please email (mailto:taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com)to make an order.

NOTE: Only people based in the UK can order my work due to the complications with Brexit. If you are in another country and want to purchase my work, you will need an agent to buy it on your behalf and it's your sole responsibility to get the right import and export paperwork to get it back to your country of origin.

Question 7

I would like to place an order. Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

Please email me taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com (mailto:taxtiles.taxidermy@gmail.com)

Question 8

Can I photograph your work?

Accepted Answer

All the photos on my website and social media are photographed by me unless stated. 
 
If you want to photograph the process of taxidermy and mounts. I suggest you either go on a taxidermy course with a ceritfied taxidermist suggested by the Guild of Taxidermists (http://taxidermy.org.uk/)or go into a Natural History Museum.(http://www.nhm.ac.uk/)

Question 9

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

I am based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.

Question 10

Do you have a shop/showroom? Can I visit you?

Accepted Answer

There is a small amount of work on display in my workshop but the majority of my work is on a commission basis and will already be with it's owner.

My workshop is not a museum and is not open to the public. Strictly by appointment only for customers who want to see what's for sale in person to purchase, to commission me or want to buy a piece of work already completed.

The way I work is you make an order/commission (javascript:void(0))of what you would like. I can send you examples of my work by email or you can see my portfolio (javascript:void(0))on my website. If I happen to have a piece that I have finished working on when you do visit in person while making an order and you want to see it. You're more than welcome to have a look.
 
Everything that I have for sale is displayed on my online shop.(www.taxtiles.com/shop)
 
I also do exhibitions, talks and art shows where there is also work for sale. Keep an eye on events I do by signing up to my newsletter (I do not spam). The form is at the bottom of this page.
 
Alternatively, you can go to the John Moore Museum (https://www.johnmooremuseum.org/)in Tewkesbury where there is a selection of my work on permanent display for the natural history collection.
Please note: not all taxidermy is mounted by me. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to see my work in particular and they can point you in the right direction.

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