Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

Susie Jones reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"I really enjoyed every part of the kuksa carving course! The setting is tranquil and Andy managed to teach to the wide range of skill levels in an unhurried and encouraging way that allowed everyone to achieve something worthwhile. The lunches were generous and delicious and it was great to see water for tea boiled on the rocket stove. I’m looking forward to returning to Sallerton Wood for my next course in the spring!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much indeed, Susie, for that nice review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the course and its tranquil woodland setting. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sallerton wood on the stool-making course in April. "

Mike reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"A wonderful 2 days spent learning to carve a kuksa from the patient and knowledgeable Andy Morton in beautiful and relaxing woodland. It was a delight to use really sharp tools with the bonus of Andy showing us how to keep them sharp."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thanks, Mike for your positive and kind review. We were pleased to see you back at Sallerton Wood again, and many thanks for all of the support you have given us over recent years."

Tim Smart reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"It was a great pleasure to meet and learn so much from Andy about how to carve a Kuksa when he ran the Greenwood carving course. I am looking forward very much to finding out, in a relaxed but focused atmosphere, how to make an all important draw horse next week!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thanks, Tim for your kind words about the course. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and we're looking forward to seeing you again on the 28th at Sallerton Wood for the Make a Shave Horse course. "

Karen Turner reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"Another fantastic course Andy. We did the greenwood course and made a kuksa each. So well tutored, endless patience from Andy, great lunches and loads of tea and biscuits, good company, peace and tranquility, a perfect way to spend a couple of days"

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much indeed, Karen, for your kind words. We're delighted that you and Paul enjoyed the course, the woodland environment, and the lunches and teas. Thank you for returning to Sallerton Wood for another course after the Stool-making course that you did with us earlier this year. We hope that you enjoy using your kuksas, and hope to see you again one day."

Andy T reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"This is one course you will not want to miss. Whether beginner or practiced you will know so much more than when you arrived. Andy is probably the most knowledgeable woodsman I have met in nearly 35 years of carpentry. Andy and Jane were the the best of hosts, providing both delicious lunches and snacks and story telling over coffee. All I need now is an excuse to return in the near future."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much indeed for that very enthusiastic review, Andy. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience at Sallerton Wood so much, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sallerton Wood when you return for another course. "

Rachel reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend at Sallerton Wood on the Kuksa course - a great introduction to green woodworking and satisfying to make the kuksa (looking forward to using it for my morning cuppa!) The woods are lovely and Andy and Jane are friendly, welcoming and relaxed. All tools and materials (plus a delicious lunch) were provided and Andy took us through the process, including tool sharpening, and was always on hand to answer questions or advise on next steps. It was also really interesting to hear how the wood is being managed and spaces created both for green woodworking and for wildlife."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much for your very positive review, Rachel. It is very good of you to put your thought and time to this, and also to comment on the wider aspects of the environment at Sallerton Wood. We're delighted that you enjoyed your experience at Sallerton Wood so much, and we'd love to see you back there one day if you'd like to participate in another course, or just drop in for a visit. "

Mike reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"Really enjoyed spending time in Sallerton Wood, it's a beautiful spot to try green wood carving. Andy's skill in working with wood is evident all around in the shelters and furniture, and he guided us through our chosen project of a Kuksa giving advice and answering questions on all laspects of green wood working whilst keeping it fun. Also lunch was very nice!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much indeed, Mike, for that generous review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the course and its woodland environment, and the lunches too! Thanks so much for supporting us, and we'd look forward to seeing you again at Sallerton Wood if you choose to pay us another visit in the future."

Katrin Werner reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"My third workshop booked with Craft Courses and certainly the best. Arrived the day before the course and camped in the woods. Such a beautiful and special environment, listening to owls, the stream and feeling totally relaxed and safe on my own. The workshop was unique in so many ways. Not only is Andy highly skilled and inspiring, his relationship to the woods, working with wood and the surrounding environment but also sharing his skills, knowledge and vision felt totally enriching to me. This course was an invitation to enter in a relationship with the wood I was working with and enabled me to create a Kuksa, which is personal and rather beautiful. Wholeheartedly recommend this course ! Very best wishes to the team, you are awesome."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you so much Katrin, for such a lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the course so much, and that you enjoyed the experience of camping in the woods too. We hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood again one day. Very best wishes to you from all of us, i.e. Andy, Jane & Alan."

Roger Savin reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"A most enjoyable 2 day course carving a Kuksa. Andy is a gifted woodsman and his skills, knowledge , patience and teaching skills are outstanding . 2 days in this woodland environment was a very refreshing break , much needed in our present situations. I would recommend the course to anybody . Thank you."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you very much, Roger, for your kind review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the course, and the woodland itself. We hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood again sometime in the future."

Deb reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"We had a really lovely couple of days. It was so nice to be in the woods, listening to the stream while being completely absorbed in chopping, sawing and carving a bit of wood! Andy was very calm with a relaxed style and was always on hand when we had a question."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thanks very much, Deb, for posting a review. We're pleased that you enjoyed the course and the proximity of woodland and stream whilst working on your kuksa. Hope to see you and Mick back at Sallerton Wood again one day."

Ben webb reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"Amazing course, with great expertise and teaching skills by Andy, friendly and informative throughout in a beautiful peaceful location. Without a doubt I will be booking again in the future, can’t recommend enough."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thanks Ben, for your review, and we're glad that you enjoyed the course and the environment in which it took place. We're looking forward to seeing you back at Sallerton Wood again before long."

Clive Walker reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"I had seen the Kuksas on a visit to Oslo so it was a nice surprise to receive the course from my daughters as a Christmas present. I'd done a little carving before but this was in a different league..... I needn't have worried. From the outset, the five of us on the course were made to feel at ease as Andy explained the philosophy of the Sallerton Wood project and took us through the stages of making our Kuksa from cross cutting a large alder log to forming the blank and then finally carving the finished cup. The skills used along the way were extensive and developed a keen appreciation of the material and how it changes during the processes used as well as fine tuning our manual skills where a surprising degree of dexterity was required. I cannot speak highly enough of Andy's obvious love of the environment, his enthusiasm for his art and also his skill and patience as a tutor, knowing when to offer a suggestion or advice whilst always leaving you feeling that you had ownership of your own work. As a place to experience Green Woodworking, Sallerton Wood is ideal. The ten acres of sensitively managed deciduous woodland provide the raw materials whilst Andy, Jane, Alan and friends have created a working environment designed to allow the courses to function regardless of the weather all backed up by excellent woodland facilities. Browse the website and see the smiles on the faces - then sign up for your own course. You will not be disappointed."

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thanks very much for your review, Clive, and we're pleased that you enjoyed the course. We hope to see you back at Sallerton Wood again one day."

John Rogers reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"I have only done one review of a course run by Andy Morton, a Chair making course, I have actually done five courses. 1st stool making, 2nd Chair making, 3rd Shaving horse making, 4th another Chair making and most recently a Kuksa making course. The course its self was run over two days which turned out to be just the right amount of time to complete it. This is a bit different than the normal chair and stool making courses, there is allot of hand carving which I had never done and I wasn't sure I would be up to the task. I needn't have worried as Andy in his usual calm and easy way of explaining how to get from log to Kuksa made it a really enjoyable two days. The only thing I would advise is you take a good pair of gloves as most of the carving is done by hand with allot of pressure on the palm of you hand. A really great two days in fantastic surroundings in the heart of the Devon countryside and I now have my very own hand made Kuksa made by me. I'm sorry Andy I haven't reviewed all the courses I've done but they are all absolutely brilliant and I shall be back later next year for another chair making course, I'm hoping to get a dining set!"

Jane reviewed: Greenwood carving at Sallerton Wood

"Although I've completed quite a number of greenwood projects in the past, I've done very little carving and was a little unsure how I'd get on. It proved to be the perfect way to learn the techniques of carving and how to make use of the different gouges and come away with something useful and to be proud of at the end of the two days. Most of all I enjoyed creating my Kuksa right from square one; from log form and using super-sharp hand tools in the peaceful woodland surroundings that Sallerton Wood offers, which made carving far easier and more enjoyable than I imagined!"

Sallerton Wood responded:

" Thank you, Jane, for posting that review, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the Kuksa carving. We look forward to seeing you again at Sallerton Wood in the future."