Wildlife Artist needs your help!
Also known as the Artist who paints with a feather, (he uses Woodcock pin-feathers to paint pictures of Woodcock), Colin is embarking on a project of using several different species of game bird pin-feathers to paint a picture. Please can you supply the following species: Pheasant, Grey Partridge, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Ptarmigan, Teal, Snipe Colin is also interested in Golden Plover and other species. If a reader submits a good collection that are useable to paint with, Colin will paint a small sketch in return - this will obviously be worth a lot more than the feathers !! Please send to Colin Woolf, Ardbeg, 2 Blairhill View, Blackridge, EH48 3 TR, more info @ www.wildart.co.uk Read More..about:Wildlife Artist needs your help!
British Historical Taxidermy Society
The Guild supports the BHTS in furthering our knowledge and understanding of British historical taxidermy for the benefit of all. We are pleased to provide a link to their website for collectors and enthusiasts to enjoy. Read More..about:British Historical Taxidermy Society
Semi complete A10's Law change
D.E.F.R.A announce important changes to semi complete A10's Read More..about:Semi complete A10's Law change
Taxidermy Law
Need Help with any aspect of Taxidermy Law or Import and Export ? Read More..about:Taxidermy Law
New website commissioned
New website comming soon. Read More..about:New website commissioned
2012 seminar dates confirmed
We are delighted to offer members the opportunity to attend three 1 day seminars this year Read More..about:2012 seminar dates confirmed
Guild members win at world show.
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JHT Supplies now sponsoring competition
competition winner to receive Trophy and £25 to spend on supplies Read More..about:JHT Supplies now sponsoring competition
Sutton Bonington seminar 20th August
What is the Guild of Taxidermists ?
The Guild of Taxidermists is the only officially recognised organisation actively working with the legislative authorities to secure the future for legitimate taxidermy in the UK.
IF YOU ARE A UK TAXIDERMIST, BE IT AMATEUR, WELL ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL OR COLLECTOR WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO CONTINUE THIS VITAL WORK.
Over the past 30 years the profile and standard within UK taxidermy has been raised considerably. This is due mainly to the hard work of the Guild of Taxidermists. We are now a respected body, regularly consulted and asked to contribute over a range of issues from legislation to media interest. If you are a practicing taxidermist or collector, whether you are or have been a member you will undoubtedly have benefited from the guilds activities.
What do we do?
Organise lectures and seminars to pass on advice, demonstrate new techniques and disseminate important information with regard to current and future legislation affecting taxidermy.
Meetings provide the opportunity for members to bring along their own work and enter it for competitions, credit judging or just get the opinion of a professional on a beginner's piece of work.
From time to time, we arrange for expert taxidermists from other countries to talk at our conferences.
Meetings also give a unique opportunity in an informal atmosphere where taxidermists from all over the UK and overseas can get together, form networks, exchange information and gain valuable knowledge and expertise. Usually over a pint or two.
We are committed to encouraging and maintaining good practice and standards within UK taxidermy.
We produce a journal that is full of interesting articles, modern taxidermy techniques and space for advertising by supply companies and members alike.
Why Join the Guild?
The Guild protects the art of taxidermy by: -
- Representing the industry with the government bodies.
- Sharing knowledge and skills of core taxidermy practices.
- Offering legal cost insurance and technical expert witness assistance in test cases.
MEDIA INTEREST
The Guild of Taxidermists is always willing to answer serious enquiries and to comment on issues which relate to Taxidermy in the UK. If you wish to discus any issues of taxidermy with the Guild please go the contacts page.