Thompsons Wood

Contact name: Jake Byron Thompson

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Levenshulme

Furniture making and Cabinetry beginners course

8 hours

Next date: 22nd May 2024

1 place left

(3)

£300.00

gold award

Levenshulme

Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

7 hours

Next date: 22nd May 2024

1 place left

(40)

£200.00

Recent reviews

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19 May 24'

Igor reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Had a great time doing a lathe turning workshop with Jake. He is a great teacher and instructor and an all round sound fella. He was very supportive and helpful and kept an eye on you but only stepped in when needed to, loved spending the day making a bowl and coming out with better than expected result. Would recommend doing a course with Jake to anyone who’s looking to work with wood. Mega day out."

Thompsons Wood responded:

"Thank you for the lovely words mate 😊"

16 May 24'

Kristina H reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I absolutely loved the beginner's course with Jake. He is such a reassuring and calm tutor who helped me create a bowl and lid that is so so much more than I could have ever imagined. It was such fun as well. Thanks so much."

Thompsons Wood responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Kristina, it was a pleasure to work with you in the shop 😊"

19 Apr 24'

J reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Jake was amazing. He accommodated our request to make bespoke items for presents. I am sure the receivers will be very touched to receive such personal gifts. Jake was extremely accommodating and was very good in explaining how to use the machinery and tools. We will definitely be keeping in touch and going on future courses with Jake. He is very professional, friendly and wants to impart his knowledge for people to enjoy the craft. "

Thompsons Wood responded:

"Thank you very much, I'm very much looking forward to our next rendezvous! "

15 Mar 24'

Steve Gough reviewed: Lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I would like to thank you Jake for an amazing day where I learnt so much and came away confident to start using my lathe. I went in to this course with no lathe experience however, I am practically minded. I have a lathe but wanted to understand how to start making things correctly from an expert and not from misguiding youtube videos.. Jake provided this the whole day I was there. We had plenty of laughs along the way which was great and I came away with confidence, a great deal of knowledge and two wonderful items made on the lathe. When you work out the cost of this course per hour against any other trade, you fully understand the great value for money the day is. I’m sure I will be back for more in the future and all that remains for me to say is thank you Jake. Appreciated!"

Thompsons Wood responded:

"Thank you a million times over Steve, it was a lovely day and you did make some lovely pieces, be a pleasure to have you back whenever the feeling takes you! "