Fossil Prep dinosaur science and research center SWAU paleontology

Fossil Preparator Class

From children to retirees, if you like dinosaurs, you can take this class!

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Fossil Class

Fossil Class
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Email: dinosaur@swau.edu
Call: (817) 202-6336

Become a Fossil Expert

We are excited to offer a new Fossil Preparator training class! It is one full day of hands-on training in the basics of paleontology, fossil excavation, preparation, preservation, and curation. 

Whether you are a child interested in paleontology, a high schooler taking biology, a college student looking to build your resume, or a retiree seeking a new hobby, this class is for you! 

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Fossil Class

Taught by our experienced staff member, the class covers the following topics and more: 

  • Identify and document fossil remains 
  • Excavate and jacket fossils 
  • Clean and stabilize fossils  
  • Create fossil replicas 
  • Museum management 
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Class Details

Contact us for group rates

8

students per class

7

hours of class material

$70

for the entire course

Class Schedule

We offer a Kid's Paleo class for ages 6-12 and an Adult Paleo class for ages 13 and up. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions about the class and which section will work best for you.

  • 9:00 am – 10:30 am: Introduction, an overview of the basics of paleontology, and a museum tour 
  • 10:30 am – 1:00 pm: Excavation and jacketing 
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch break 
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Fossil preparation and replication 
  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Course exam, which must be passed to receive a certificate of completion 

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