Fishing Fly Tying (half day) in the Peak District

Description

Imagine the thrill of catching fish using your own hand-tied fishing flies! Our course offers the perfect introduction to this heritage craft. You will create a number of tried and tested designs to take to the water. Employing both modern and traditional techniques we will make dry flies, nymphs, lures and attractor patterns. Peter will guide you through the processes step by step, using a range of natural and synthetic materials. Replicate nature with classics such as the Blue Winged Olive, Pheasant Tail Nymph or Gold Ribbed Hares Ear. You will produce a collection of fishing flies to take home, ideal for streams, rivers and lakes. Carsington Water is just a mile away, so you needn’t go far to later try out your creations. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, anglers or non-anglers alike. Tutor: Peter Massey MA (RCA). Peter is a passionate angler who has been fishing and fly tying for over 40 years. During his career as a professional artist, his fishing paintings and illustrations have appeared in angling publications including Trout & Salmon and Waterlog magazines. Materials fee: approx £10 (payable to the tutor at the end). This is in addition to the course fee. Morning option: Join us from 9.30am to settle in. Tuition: 10.00am - 1.00pm (with a break for tea & cake) Afternoon option: Join us from 1.30am to settle in. Tuition: 2.00 - 5.00pm (with a break for tea & cake) Drinks, biscuits & home-made cake are included in the course fee. • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting. • Relaxed, creative atmosphere. • 4 - 8 students per workshop. • Open to both beginners and those with experience. • Good fresh food, homemade cakes. • Accommodation on site and nearby if required. • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people). For further information or any questions please select the 'message the tutor' button to be put in touch with the course organiser.

What's included in the price?

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself, with home-made cake mid session. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements via the 'message the tutor' button. - Feathers, furs & synthetic fibres. - Threads, beads, wires & hooks. - Adhesive. - Use of all tools. There is an additional charge for your materials, payable to the tutor at the end of the class. For this half-day workshop, the materials fee is £10 per person. Note: This is in addition to the course fee paid on booking. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.

Cancellation policy

Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Zantium Studios Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2017

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