The 2009 World Taxidermy Championships Seminars

See The Best Taxidermy Seminar Lineup Ever Assembled!

One of the major highlights of the World Taxidermy Championships is the seminar program. Through the years, many outstanding taxidermists have shared their techniques for the first time at the WTC Seminars. The world-class instructors for this year's lineup represent some of the best seminar instructors ever assembled for one event, with some making their North American debut. There will be three separate seminar areas within the St. Charles Convention Center, which will allow participants a choice during each seminar session.

Tuesday Evening WTC Seminars
May 5, 2009

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- Seminar #1
Ken Walker - Alterations for Composition
World Champion Ken Walker presents his methods for altering mannikins to enhance artistic compositions.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. -- Seminar #2
Rick Krane - Habitat Designs for Fish
Accalimed instructor Rick Krane will demonstrate his award-winning methods for creating fish habitats.

Wednesday Morning WTC Seminars
May 6, 2009

9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. -- Seminar #3
Aaron Connelly - Mounting an Elk (Shoulder-Mount)
Join Aaron Connelly as he demonstrates the complete procedure for a shoulder-mount elk.

9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. -- Seminar #4
Glen Browning - Birds Wing Methods That Insure Accuracy
Canadian bird expert Glen Browning explains wing mounting procedures and proper anatomy.

9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. -- Seminar #5
Gary Bruch and Jeff Mourning - Molding a Trout
Two World Champion fish experts show how to mold a trout. Casting is Friday with seminar #20.

Wednesday Afternoon WTC Seminars
May 6, 2009

1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. -- Seminar #6
Bill Lancaster - Mounting a Whitetail Deer (Shoulder-Mount)

1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. -- Seminar #7
Cory Caruthers- Mounting a Pheasant (Standing)

1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. -- Seminar #8
Tom Weickum - Mounting a Gemsbok (Pedestal)

Thursday Morning WTC Seminars
May 7, 2009

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #9
Rick Krane - Painting a Smallmouth Bass
Using airbrush paints and powders, Rick Krane shows how he creates the beautiful fish he is known for.

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #10
Andy Campbell - Mounting a Strutting Wild Turkey
Turkey expert Andy Campbell demonstrates his methods for mounting strutting wild turkeys.

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #11
Justin Nagy - Making Artificial Rocks and Trees
Justin Nagy explains habitat techniques for constructingg artificial trees and rocks.

Thursday Afternoon WTC Seminars
May 7, 2009

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #12
Dewayne Dewey - Mounting a Bighorn Sheep
World Champion sheep taxidermist Dewayne Dewey demonstrates how to mount a shoulder-mount bighorn sheep.

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #13
Peter Sunesen and Jack Fishwick - Avian Challenge
Live judging of the entries in the World Avian Challenge, followed by a question-and-answer session.

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #14
Mike Ross - Solving Problem Areas of Competition Fish Taxidermy
This World Champion fish taxidermist offers his strategy and procedures for winning the top awards.

Friday Morning WTC Seminars
May 8, 2009

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #15
Rick Carter - Mounting a Whitetail Deer (Shoulder-Mount)
Acclaimed instructor Rick Carter demonstrates his procedures for a whitetail deer shoulder mount.

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #16
Billy Ollie - Mounting a Flying Waterfowl
World Champion Billy Ollie provides special insight on mounting dynamic flying ducks.

8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m. -- Seminar #17
Archie Phillips - Mounting and Painting a Largemouth Bass
Phenomenal businessman Archie Phillips shows fish taxidermy geared for maximum speed and profit.

Friday Afternoon WTC Seminars
May 8, 2009

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #18
Safari Club International Measuring Course
Learn to properly measure and score trophy game heads from around the world.

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #19
Tom Voyer and Simon Blackshaw - Mounting and Painting an Iguana
European and American taxidermists team up for this large lizard skin-mounting procedure.

1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. -- Seminar #20
Gary Bruch and Jeff Mourning - Casting a Trout: Body, Fins, Head, and Mouth
Two World Champion fish experts complete the project started on Wednesday in Seminar #5.