Conference 2010

Conference 2010 is to be held once again at:

The Hayes Conference Centre
Swanwick
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 1AU

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March 2010

The annual opportunity to meet other members and to display work for Credits and Competitions

With special invited guest Alexander Sokolov from Russia mounting a fox.
See some examples of his work here http://www.cat-studio.ru/photo/1/

New Competition

At conference 2010 the Guild will stage its own version of "Avian Challenge" as enacted at the World Show.

This competition tests taxidermist's ability to create a mount which exactly reproduces the pose of a bird in a set photo.

The competition is open to all, is anonymous* and the judging will be led by two experienced bird taxidermists who will encourage audience and entrant participation in the elimination process. This will educate all, from complete novices to the most experienced in learning how to evaluate their own work. The ability to self critique is an aspect of taxidermy which is difficult for the individual working on their own to master. This competition is designed to improve our skills in an entertaining, relaxed and informative manner.

The challenge will be a European JAY and the photo it must be copied from can be found at; http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4123867 (if you click on this link the picture will open in a new window)

All entries must be on a plain painted or sealed base 8" x 8" with no ground work or labelling.

* Anonymous in that entries will have a number and only the name of the winner will be announced.

Watch this space for updates to the Conference programme

Conference Bookings Please contact:

Steve Toher
191 Queens Road
Beighton
Sheffield
S.Yorks S20 1DU
Tel: 01142698046