CARL CHURCH : SCULPTOR AND TAXIDERMIST
Carl is an International award winning bird taxidermist and an established sculptor based in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
SCULPTING
Producing hand carved wooden sculptures -from life size beautiful pieces, in different timbers for internal or external display – to small mixed medium carvings.
Sculpting in different clays, Carl moulds and casts all his own work in a wide range of resins and pewter. Sculptures and carving vary from human, equestrian, medieval and gothic casting.
If you are interested in commissioning a sculpture, or sculptures, small or large. Please use our Contact form.
TAXIDERMY
A qualified bird specialist with work in small private collections to large museum around the world, Carl’s bird taxidermy shows breathtaking birds with excellent composition and an amazing all over accuracy for detail.
BIRD TAXIDERMY: THE BASIC MANUAL
Being one of the leading bird taxidermist in the UK, Carl published the well received – ‘Bird Taxidermy: The Basic Manual’, which has sold word wide and is one of a few modern bird taxidermy books available.
The book, with easy to follow instructions and illustrated contains over 420 colour photos. I also lists all the necessary tools and materials you will need to become a bird taxidermist.
TRAINING COURSES
Carl offers bird taxidermy training courses too. From one-day demonstration days for the amateur, to three-day tailored professional courses. All training days are one-to-one, with all materials supplied, (unless stated for the tailor made days).
Courses are undertaken in a modern, comfortable workshop in North Yorkshire and are held all year round. If you are interested in learning this unique skill, please use the contact page for dates and availability.
