Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

Nick reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"Had such a great time on Peter's Creative seating course, was amazing how everyone was able to bring their own ideas and be supported to bring them to life. Peter, Toby and Badger were such patient facilitators and made such an encouraging environment for everyone to try out new techniques in such a beautiful setting. Highly recommended to anyone looking for creating some beautiful natural furniture."

Jan reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"Had the most amazing time on this course. I was a complete novice with virtually no woodworking experience whatsoever! My family and friends could not believe what I have achieved in the 6 days. Peter's experience is second to none and there seemed nothing he wouldn't let the group try. Toby and Badger were an amazing help, incredibly knowledgeable and always patient and understanding with plenty of ideas and inspiration. I can honestly not recommend this workshop enough. I have a beautiful bench in my kitchen and I am very proud of it. I feel I have created a family heirloom! Thank you. "

Tim Wilson reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"What a week! Peter is a superbly skilled craftsman, which is such an understatement. He is also an extremely accomplished teacher who was so patient with us as we produced our pieces. I came away with skills, wonderful memories and a nice piece of heirloom furniture! "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Tim, you were actually on the chair course, you just went "off piste" a little! Great to have you back. Thanks for your company and for making such a great piece. "

jan piotrowski reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"I can't recommend this course enough. Peter's enthusiasm and knowledge creates a fantastic atmosphere and the small groups sizes mean everyone can move at their own pace and complexity while still being fully supported. As a professional cabinet maker I came the course with significant woodworking experience but left with an abundance of new knowledge. Between Peter and his impressive apprentice Toby, there is always someone on hand with tips and advice. Add the beautiful surroundings and lovely people, it has all the ingredients for a fantastic week."

Graham Wooldridge reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"Was really looking forward to this course and it exceeded my expectations. Beautiful venue and location, attentive and supportive instructors. Thoroughly enjoyed all 6 days and came home with a stunning bench for our entrance hall. Would highly recommend this course to all abilities. You don't need to have any knowledge of wood working and you will be super pleased with the end result. Both Peter and Toby will guide you through the process from beginning to end. You wont be disappointed."

Lauren Brown reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"I attended this course with my partner and we made a bench for our garden and a chair for my sewing machine. Making furniture is something we've both talked about doing for a long time but never done before. Although we were both novices we came to the course with a rough idea of the style of chairs we wanted to create and Peter helped guide us on how to realise these designs in green wood. It's a fast paced course and hard work but we both enjoyed every moment and feel really proud of the chairs we have created. This was a great course for learning, although we were all given the independence to get going on our own projects I never felt like I was left on my own if I was unsure what to do next. There was plenty of teaching time and assistance when needed. We have both learnt a lot and already purchased a few tools with Peter's advice in order to continue our green woodworking at home. The course is held in a beautiful remote part of South Devon. We stayed in a near by Airbnb and took in our own lunch each day as there's nothing near by. Whilst not on the course we visited the beach, enjoyed some lovely local pubs and on the last day we popped along to the ice cream shop down the road and enjoyed and ice cream with a beautiful view of the sea. It was a fantastic week away."

Richard Gavens reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"This is a great course for relative newbie or more experienced woodworker. You set the ambition level with your own design and Peter will advise regarding the processes, timescales/workload needed and guide you through the stages. There is a big additional bonus from watching other projects progress alongside your own, so you have the opportunity to observe many more techniques and tools than you would use by yourself in the time period. There's a plethora of good tools available and an interesting mix of people besides. Thoroughly recommended."

Alistair Love reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"I have long admired Peter's furniture and it was really exciting to build a piece with him. I have done a number of woodworking courses before and this was one of the best. Peter is an excellent instructor and patiently helped everyone through their designs, suggesting small changes where he thought they could be improved. The location is wonderful and we spent most of the weekend working outside in the sunshine in a fabulously rural location (the workshop is on the coast between Plymouth and Salcombe). All of the tools were sharp and I didn't have to spend time sharpening once during the week, which made a big difference to the pace and enjoyment of the course. I would highly recommend this course for any woodworker from novice to experienced."

Pete Dawson reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"I really couldn't have enjoyed this course more. Peter and Lulu create a fantastic atmosphere and with their knowledge, encouragement and endless enthusiasm (and cups of tea!), everyone on the course was able to let their creativity bloom and learn new skills in the process. I'd had no previous experience of green woodworking but with Peter's expert guidance and incredible patience I feel I've come away with far more knowledge than I expected in just 6 days and a unique piece of furniture that will be enjoyed for years to come. The course is set in a beautiful rural setting and was a joy to arrive to each morning and I was reluctant to leave each evening. As someone says above, don't expect to be able to pop to the shops for lunch, so don't forget to bring something and don't forget your suncream! It's on the coast but no beach holiday and the reward for your hard work is a fabulous, one off, future family heirloom piece of wooden furniture."

Martin Johnson reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"What a fantastic course in a beautiful location! We all had different ideas and the interaction that Peter got between us I think helped everyone improve their designs. Mine was certainly challenging but with the expert guidance provided is now a lovely piece of furniture that many people comment on. It is even more comfortable to sit on than expected (although I definately went more for appearance!). I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more complicated techniques and produce a quality piece of furniture at the same time."

Mark Jones reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"A great learning experience! 6 people from very different backgrounds, with little in common. Some of us new nothing , some of us new something. Some had detailed ideas on paper, some had a vague idea or no idea at all. The things we all have in common now are beautiful, unique pieces of furniture thanks to Peters great knowledge, expertise and patience. Peters workshop is a well equipped and inspiring space with a good amount of room both inside and out. Highly recommended!"

Nick reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"Great opportunity to learn from Peter's deep knowledge of all things wood. Would definitely recommend the course. Peter worked so well with us all to apply his knowledge and enthusiasm and help us realise our varied designs. Gave timely and wise advice and the right balance between showing us how to do things and allowing us to learn whilst doing things ourselves. Great location, lovely atmosphere and so much accomplished in 6 days. Definitely recommend this course."

Simon Aston reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"This was the second course I have booked with Peter and once again thoroughly enjoyed it. The tuition from Peter is excellent and the location simply stunning. Everybody came with different design ideas and Peter encouraged every one of them. I came away with a garden bench that I'm really proud of. There really is something quite special in making something from scratch with your own hands !"

Jean Harris reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"A great course. I arrived with an idea of the sort of bench I wanted to make and ended up with something far nicer and far beyond what I thought I would be capable of. The workshop is very well equipped and Peter guides one through patiently and expertly. A wonderful way to spend a week and build up green woodworking skills."

James reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"I absolutely loved this course. You come with an idea of what you would like to create and Peter expertly guides you through the whole process of how to get there. The location is beautiful and the workshop well equipped. Not only did I come away with I bench I'm really proud of thanks to Peter, but this was also the most chilled out week I've had in ages. I can't reccomend Peter and this course highly enough."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks James, I hope your bench has been admired by all at home. Great to meet you! Cheers, Peter"

Tony Burn reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"What an excellent course. What could be better, a well equipped workshop, superb location, and above all outstanding tuition, guidance and encouragement. This was my first experience with green wood working and to come away after a week with a finished garden seat exceeded my expectation. The seat has been promoted to the inside of the house as a piece of furniture. The course took us from the use of green woodworking tools through cleaving, shaving and then to jointing and assembling the furniture, all using traditional skills and techniques. I look forward to working with Peter on the Table making course."