Master the art of feather preservation with direct guidance from Heath.
Whether you join us in Michigan or connect remotely, our training is designed to fast-track your skills. We focus on the tactile nuances—feather flow, skin tension, and grooming—that separate good mounts from museum-quality art.
$2,695
Per full-day session
Join us in Michigan for hands-on instruction. This immersive experience allows for real-time correction and tactile learning that video simply can't match.
$995
90-minute 1-on-1 FaceTime
Stuck on a specific bird? Need a critique of your grooming? Connect via FaceTime for a focused, private consultation from your own shop.
In-Person Day
Approximate schedule — we adjust the pace to where you're at in the craft.
Walk-through of the studio, tools, and the day's plan. Coffee on us.
Hands-on prep of your specimen — the foundational skills every piece starts with.
Catered in the shop so you don't lose momentum. A chance to ask the 'why do you do it that way?' questions.
The creative core — composing flow, iridescence, and visual balance on your piece.
Assembling the frame, final grooming, and finishing touches.
Your finished feather art, packed and ready for the drive or flight home.
Your Instructor
Owner & Lead Artist · All Feathers Taxidermy
Heath built All Feathers Taxidermy from a first-turkey curiosity into one of the most-followed feather art studios in the country. He teaches the same composition, trimming, and framing process he uses on every piece that leaves the shop — no shortcuts, no fluff.
Traveling for In-Person
Practical info for planning your trip to Michigan.
Nearest Airport
Grand Rapids (GRR)
About 30 minutes from the studio.
Lodging
Arrange Separately
We'll share recommended nearby hotels once your session is confirmed.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Plan to arrive the evening before if flying in.
Payment
$500 Deposit
Locks in your date. Balance due 7 days before your session.
Qualification
At a Glance
| In-Person | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Full day (~8 hrs) | 90 minutes |
| Format | Hands-on at the studio | 1-on-1 FaceTime |
| Specimen | Provided | Bring your own |
| Take-home piece | ✓ | — |
| Lunch provided | ✓ | — |
| Price | $2,695 | $995 |
“Heath was awesome to work with — very helpful, patient, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. You can tell he knows his stuff and really cares about teaching it the right way.”
Steve Morgan
West Virginia · Training Client
In-person training in Michigan gives you hands-on, tactile correction in real time — you'll work on a specimen we provide and take your finished piece home. Online training is a focused FaceTime session, ideal for critiquing a specific bird or grooming technique you're working on in your own shop.
Plan on a full day of instruction. We walk through the complete process from prep to final grooming. Lunch is provided.
No. In-person training includes a specimen for you to work on, plus all the tools, forms, and preservatives you'll need. If you want to work on your own bird instead, let us know when booking.
It's live 1-on-1 via FaceTime. You'll get direct feedback and can ask questions as you go. Sessions are scheduled around your availability.
Yes — that's actually the most common use. The tutorials give you the foundation, and online training is perfect for follow-up support when you hit a specific challenge.
In-person training is limited to a handful of students each year, and online sessions book out a few weeks in advance. If you're ready to commit to the craft, let's talk.
