Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

Shannon reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"The course was really enjoyable, with the right balance of challenge and support. The ratio of trainers to learners was excellent, and there was always someone to help so learners weren't stuck waiting for guidance or input. I learned a lot and the stool itself turned out well, thanks to the guidance of the facilitators. I'd definitely do this again! I was put at ease by the facilitators around the tasks and skills in general but the timing did end up slightly tight as the day continued. It could easily be a two-day course with more from-scratch work. However, the facilitators had done well to prepare materials ahead of time to balance the need to keep to time while also ensuring there was an opportunity for attendees to try our hands at each stage of the construction process. They were also happy to let us have a degree of choice of how much they helped us (timings allowing). The cafe on site had a good selection of drinks, snacks, and light meals suiting a range of dietary needs. The loos were clean, indoors, and easy to access from the crafting area. A small note that the gate to the drive serving the centre and car park was locked sometime between 16:10 and 17:00. This meant my lift wasn't able to get in and there's also a risk of getting locked in the car park unless leaving immediately after the course ends, as happened to a dog walker!"

Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses responded:

"Hello Shannon, thank you for your review. Much appreciated. The gate is always locked around 4 every night-and there are clear sign post to that effect ,but all our course tutors have keys to the gate and course attendees are fine to get out at whatever time the course finishes. I’m sorry if your tutor didn’t make you aware of that. Kind regards, Rachel"

Jane reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"It was a joyous day. Dave and all the volunteers helping were brilliant. Fun and great teachers. Really organised. Timing was impeccable. You got to have a go at each skill but if you're tired or ran out of time they helped out. So everyone finished with a wonderful looking wooden stool. "

Rachel Welton reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"What a great course. I enjoyed the day so much. All the tutors were great. Really helpful & knowledgeable but good fun too. I am so pleased with my three legged stool. Thank you"

Sally reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Had such a lovely day, thank you so much. Great leader and volunteers. I now have the green woodcrafting bug! "

Benjamin Greaves reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"We loved our 3 legged stool making experience and would highly recommend it to friends and family. "

Jude Brown reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"I really enjoyed this one day course and proudly came home with a very attractive 3 legged stool. Dave the course tutor was really experienced and full of knowledge about every aspect of green woodworking. His 2 volunteers were also very experienced and between the 3 of them gave us a really good taste of green woodworking"

Ecclesall Woods Craft Courses responded:

"Glad you enjoyed it Jude lovely to meet you and as I said here if you need any advice on your woodworking journey kind regards Rachel x"

R May reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Absolutely loved this course, especially the draw horse, I could have stayed there forever. Teacher and volunteers were great, I learned loads and Ecclesall Woods is amazing. And I'm really really proud of my stool!"

Katy reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"When you wake up in the night feeling fraught about the state of the world, you can remember how good and kind the people were on this day in the woods. What a lovely experience! It has inspired me to sort out chisels, a drill and a vice to make things. Thank you so much."

Gordon Baxter reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"We actually ended up with a 4 legged stool! The course was well organised and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The group contained people from very diverse backgrounds and so the course leader and his volunteers had to work very hard to enable everyone to be successful. I would recommend this course to anyone."

Martin Smith reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Had a good time and came away with a stool, my 10 fingers intact and some nice memories. Get away from the rat race in the woods and make something creative."

Kat reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"A fun and enjoyable day, in an encouraging and supportive environment. I had no prior experience with any sort of woodwork (apart from general DIY) and fancied trying something different. Dave was supportive and informative (as were the volunteers) and happy to show each of us the techniques as many times as we needed. I would have been happy coming away with one good stool leg and I surprised myself when I had a lovely, whole stool by the end of the day! I would definitely recommend this course."

Sue Evans reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Thoroughly enjoyable day from start to finish because of the tutors, company and hands on work. Excellent tuition and support given in a relaxed manner and you come away with a lovely stool."

Anthony Madge reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"A great course creating a three legged stool. I had some previous knowledge regarding green woodwork but still learned a lot. The tutors were friendly, fun and very knowledgeable and the location was great. I'm intending to sign up to another course as soon as possible. Thanks to all concerned for an informative, fun and worthwhile day."

peter Griffiths.I reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Great fun pleasant company and excellent tutors"

Robert Cundill reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"Getting to practise some excellent skills using high quality traditional tools was really rewarding. The tutors were very experienced and helpful. To have something to take home at the end of the day made it even better"

ralph negrine reviewed: Make a 3 legged rustic stool - one day

"an enjoyable day and we get to walk away with a three legged rustic stool.5"