Beginner Taxidermy Workshop Student

I want to take the opportunity to thank you for a great experience with you during my taxidermy training. While taking the deer, turkey, bird and life-size courses I had to be away from home a lot of the summer but you and your family made me feel very welcome. Training with you at Nature’s Canvas not only met, but far surpassed my expectations. I appreciate how thoroughly you explained and demonstrated each process of the particular mount on which we were working. I never felt rushed by any time constraints and any question I had was answered with a clear easy to follow explanation. After finishing each class segment I came home knowing I had received solid training. I really like how you incorporated the business aspect of the taxidermy business into the training. You gave good information for anyone considering taxidermy as a part-time or full-time career. I have heard many people talk about their experiences in taxidermy schools within large classroom settings and to me a one-on-one training is the only way to go. I searched many other taxidermy training programs before choosing Nature’s Canvas; I am not disappointed in my decision. I not only respect you as an outstanding taxidermist and teacher but also consider you a good friend. Again, thank you Bruce, for a wonderful educational experience. Also, I hope to enjoy another day of fishing on Lake Erie with you, in the future. Please give my best to your wonderful family.

Best Regards,

Eric Edwards

Dear Bruce:

I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the art of taxidermy. You went above and beyond my expectations. It is no wonder that you have such a strong reputation in the taxidermy profession. I feel I have learned a great deal from you and would certainly enjoy working again with you in the future. In addition to demonstrating your skills in taxidermy, you also demonstrated your strong work ethic, professionalism, and high caliber of work. Your attention to detail is unmatched. With the countless demands on your time, I appreciate the time you spent working with me. I would highly recommend your taxidermy lessons to anyone wishing to learn the art of taxidermy, or to the fellow taxidermist who wishes to take a step above the "normal taxidermist." Thanks again for all you have taught me. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Larry Gardiner

Dear Bruce,

I want to thank you for all that you have done for me and my future business. As you know I've looked long and hard for the right person or school to teach and guide me through the art and business of taxidermy. You were the right person. I know others that chose to go to one of the larger taxidermy schools and know that they did not receive the one on one training that you offer. When I first came to you for lessons you took me in so to say and made me feel comfortable and relaxed and I felt like I belonged. I knew that I made the right choice. Not only did you teach me techniques on mounting that I would not have learned anywhere else, you also taught me the business end of taxidermy. Watching you run your business while I was there was a great thing to experience. I know I would not have received that at a school. I've learned things from you over the paste months that I know others would not have taken the time or care to have taught. Your professionalism and teaching skills are unmatched. With the techniques in taxidermy and business that I've learned I now have the confidence in my skills and abilities to start my own taxidermy business without the fear of failure. To me, and I'm sure others you've taught, you are the best. I would, without hesitation, recommend that anyone out there looking to learn taxidermy come to you. You're not only my teacher or mentor, but also a great friend. Once again, I want to thank you for everything that that you've done for me.

You're student/friend,

Tom Meyer