Fishing Fly Tying Workshop - Half Day

Learn to tie your own fishing flies in the Peak District.


Zantium Studios
Zantium Studios
4.7 (3)

3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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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 Hare's 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.
Tutor Peter Massey 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.
Join us for this half-day beginners' fly tying class in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Located on the edge of the Peak District, Zantium Studios offers the perfect place to relax and learn a new skill. There will be plenty of fishing chat around the table.
This class is suitable for absolute beginners, anglers, or non-anglers alike.
Courses take place in the airy, purpose-built studio where class sizes are kept small. Drinks, biscuits, and homemade cake are included in the course fee.
What you'll get
  • Professional, friendly tuition
  • Step-by-step instruction, advice & ideas
  • Your own hand-tied flies to take home
  • Delicious cakes & refreshments
Please note there is an additional materials fee of £5-£10 (payable to the tutor on the day). This includes:
  • Feathers, furs & synthetic fibres
  • Threads, beads, wires & hooks
  • Adhesive
  • Use of all tools
Free parking on site
Accommodation is available via Zantium Studios at an extra charge:
  • 'Godfrey Hole Cottage' - On-site. 2 bedrooms. Sleeps 3
  • 'The Counting House' - Georgian townhouse in Wirksworth, 1 mile away. 1 bedroom. Sleeps 2
Knowledge required
Beginners welcome.
Location

Zantium Studios - Godfrey Hole House, Wirksworth, Near Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4DF

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Zantium Studios
Zantium Studios

4.7 (3)

Zantium Studios have been offering creative courses for over 20 years.
We are based on the edge of the beautiful Peak District.
  • Purpose built studio in the Derbyshire Dales
  • Professional tuition & quality materials
  • 6 to 8 people per class
  • Delicious lunches & refreshments
  • Accommodation available onsite and nearby
  • Course gift vouchers
  • Private classes/celebrations for small groups
  • Relaxed friendly atmosphere

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