Peter Lanyon Furniture

Contact name: Peter

54
Total bookings

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over 10 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Peter Lanyon trained as a furniture maker at Rycotewood College in 1995, before going on to complete an MA with distinction in Furniture Design and Technology. He is a trained secondary school teacher, and has been teaching in many different guises for 2 decades. His current furniture practice sees him combining green woodworking techniques with his interest in design, and his skills in fine furniture making. He enjoys passing on these skills and passions through his courses.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

Next date: 17th Jun 2024

(40)

£640.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

Next date: 22nd Apr 2024

(22)

£620.00

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Plymouth

Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days)

Next date: 23rd Sep 2024

(7)

£985.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse

Next date: 5th Sep 2024

(12)

£195.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Greenwood Furniture Making and Steam Bending Course - 3 Days

Next date: 31st May 2024

(1)

£365.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

Next date: 15th Jun 2024

(186)

£245.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Introduction to Steam Bending - 2 Days

Next date: 17th Oct 2024

£365.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Tool sharpening and maintenance

Next date: 6th Sep 2024

(13)

£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

1 Mar 24'

Andy Haytread reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse

"A pleasure to meet Peter and to do the course. Simple and straightforward tuition/instructions, came home with a completed folding shave horse, and learned lots of other stuff along the way. If you need a shave horse, or any other green wood-working skills, go see Peter"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Andy, a real pleasure to meet you. I'm sure our paths will cross again. "

28 Feb 24'

Penny Walmsley reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I was on this course with Helen and Ron and agree wholeheartedly with everything they have said. I was worried about using the shave horse and the draw knife but after a demonstration and a bit of practice, absolutely loved it. Each of the woodworking tools took a bit of getting used to, but once you got the hang of it, it was easy. I made a sturdy footstool out of Chestnut, which I believe will last for many years outside, under my veranda. I did this course as I wanted to see if I would be able to do the longer 6 day Creative Seating course. Now I feel confident to try. Looking forward to coming back in April."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Penny, I look forward to seeing you in April! "

25 Feb 24'

Ron reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I attended this course in one of the wettest periods of rain I can remember. Finding the workshop along narrow flooded roads was a challenge, but the moment I walked through the door of the old barn to join other participants I felt welcome and relaxed. Peter has an engaging easy manner and communicates all the steps of the various techniques clearly. I realised afterwards that like others I wasn’t taking notes. This was a mistake as several times I forgot about key steps. But Peter’s advice put me on the right path and to go along with however I had done things as it seemed to be working. Throughout the two days there was positive gentle encouragement, without intrusiveness. Peter and Toby, his fellow tutor, were there when needed, always keeping a watching eye but allowing participants to explore and discover their own capabilities. The warmth and confidence this developed cannot be over emphasised and the sense of achievement with a completed piece of furniture was heart warming. With a small group of only 8 participants friendships easily developed and the banter was good humoured, yet we all needed to concentrate on the tasks in hand to keep to our schedules, so the workshop was a constant hive of activity. I think one of the most significant feelings I gained from the course was Peter’s enthusiasm in passing on some of his vast knowledge and a genuine desire that we should leave with the passion and motivation to grow our skills. Several people were already booked on additional courses, and I intend to do so too, but I need to fit them into my other commitments. So if you are wondering whether this course could offer you (or someone you know) something, stop wondering and book it. I think it would also be an excellent team building experience. Even if you are a total novice you will learn so much and be proud of your achievement. You won’t regret it, plus you will be in a beautiful part of rural Devon which is wonderful, apart from when it is raining like never before"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Ron, I really enjoyed the weekend with you all. Hopefully see you again one of these days! You'll know where to find me next time! "

24 Feb 24'

Helen reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Absolutely loved this course. I’ve never done any type of woodwork before, other than sawing a bit of wood in half! I was amazed that I managed to complete a stool within the 2 days (with a bit of help when needed) and I’m so pleased with the result. It now takes pride of place in my hallway as somewhere to sit to put my shoes on … no more hopping around on one leg! Peter and Toby (Peter’s extremely capable apprentice) provided just the right level of tuition and assistance when needed without overwhelming me with too much information. Peter’s enthusiasm and obvious love of green woodworking was so infectious. The other people on my course were great, we could have a good laugh but they were also so encouraging when needed. If you’re unsure about whether to do the course … just do it, you won’t regret it."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks so much Helen, it was really great to meet you and teach you some new skills. "