Recent Mounts and Students: January 2008 Class
Testimonial from Barry
Dave's school of taxidermy was by far one of the best moves i have made thus far. The school itself was loaded with everything from helpful little tricks to help your mounts stand out from others; all the way to serious hands on, indepth speciman studies. Dave has a great talent for teaching, along with an endless supply of patience. He has a very laid back way of teaching but yet he's always making sure that you understand the techniques he uses and why your using them. He makes a point to answer everyones questions, while including the rest of the class on the issue at task. I was very impressed with how much information he has gathered throughout his career. Information that is only learned from many hours of trial and error or experimenting with new ideas. Dave wishes to share all of this information with you to make you a better, more profitable taxidermist.
When i first started searching for taxidermy schools i was clueless. I started comparing prices first, then location and accomadations. Then i stumbled on Dave's website and it seemed to fit my overall thinking. The price was reasonable, location was acceptable, and lodging was included. Needles to say having to leave a 3.5 year old, and a 2 year old alone with my wife was a huge factor. My wife and i discussed it and we both agreed it would be a good move. So it was a go!
I find myself looking back on everything i learned and accomplished while i was at Dave's. I came from dabbling with taxidermy to having the confidence and education to accomplish anything i wish to attempt. I know i'm going to make the best out of the time i spent at Dave's School of Taxidermy.
At last I would like to thank Dave and his wonderful family. It was hard being away from my family, but they welcomed me and included me like i was one of thier own. Dave your a wonderful teacher, mentor, and a world class artist in my eyes. I not only left there with confidence and knowledge for taxidermy, I left with a new lifetime friend.
Testimonial from Devin
The Tonneson's are a very friendly family, they made me feel welcome through out my hole time in Newburg. Dave was a great teacher, he is extremely patient with all of his students. He has a true love for teaching. He likes to make class time fun and is flexible with your schedule and needs. Often times Dave would stay up late to help you work on a specimen. I was more than satisfied with the education I received. I would highly recommend Dave's school of Taxidermy to everyone.
)
)
)
)
