Challenge Chapter Fly Tying Classes

2010 Class Begins in January

(sign up begins in December 2009)

Every year, the Challenge Chapter teaches fly tying classes in association with the Birmingham Community Education Program. Classes run from January through March. In 2010, we will offer a 10-week intermediate class. Beginners are welcome, and will get private instruction on the basic techniques. To sign up, click on the link to the Birmingham Public Schools' Community Education Program (click on "Courses", then find our class under "Creative Arts").

Click here to download the program overview for the 2008 Intermediate Class

Click here to download the special "Foam Mouse" fly taught in the 2008 Intermediate Class


John Shoup - Intermediate Class Instructor
Bill Womack - Intermediate Class Instructor
Bill Womack ties an intricate dry fly
The beginning class is aided with video and instruction from John Marsh, Jim Zyla, and Ken McLellan
We look forward to seeing our current and new students in January, 2010!
Greg Baughman, Conservation Chairman of the Challenge Chapter, works through this week's pattern.