Wood Carving Course

Stuart monk reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had a most enjoyable day with a most knowledgeable instructor pete, his light hearted approach worked well with the group. I’m sure we all come away with the knowledge to start our carving journey’s. Thanks again pete "

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you for such a lovely review. We shall pass your feedback onto Pete. Best wishes, The Stanwick Lakes team."

Frank Livesey reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had an excellent day. Having done some wood carving before I still needed to learn further techniques which I managed to pick up thanks to Pete the course tutor. I would thoroughly recommend doing this course run by a knowledgeable and excellent tutor. Thank you Pete."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your day and were able to learn some more techniques."

Issy Clarke reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"The woodcarving course was wonderful! Peter is an terrific tutor - so experienced but also incredibly approachable, kind and supportive. He made us all feel welcome and encouraged us in our efforts with great patience and generosity. The Training Room is a lovely space and the equipment available was excellent. I am considering signing up for the next one to finish my project and try something a little less ambitious than I opted for in the afternoon! Thanks to Peter for ensuring I came home with a lovely flower and a good start on my crow!"

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased you had such a good day and we hope you manage to finish your crow!"

Di palmer reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"My husband and myself had a fabulous day, we both hadn’t done anything like this before and have taken 4 things home brilliant ?"

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" That's great to hear! We're so pleased you had a good day and went home with your hand carved items."

Paul Hewitt reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Tutor's knowledge was excellent and the class size was good enabling us all to get some good time learning a new skill"

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thanks so much for your review. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed learning a new skill at Stanwick Lakes."

Mary Owen reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I have never done any wood carving before and was really pleased with what I achieved. Our tutor, Pete explained everything thoroughly and was very keen to share the knowledge of his craft. The small size of the group meant that he could give us plenty of individual attention and I would certainly recommend the day. Thank you very much, Pete for a great day."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your day."

PHILIP Greenway reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I have never wood carved before and fancied having a go. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and Peter was excellent in the way he instructed us. It was a small group which allowed Peter to give personal attention. Highly recommend it."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review."

Patricia Lynch reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"It was very absorbing. I had not done this before. Peter was very helpful and gave good explanations. Time flew by. We made a flower first, step by step, to grasp the techniques. Then in the afternoon we selected a bigger plaque to carve from Pete's selection of template s, eg leaves, animals, Celtic knotwork. There was not enough time to fully complete the second project but we were advised of the tools we could get to complete it. Lovely setting and the food from the cafe was good."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review of the wood carving course. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed learning a new skill."

Justin reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Under Peter's guidance I feel confident approaching my own wood carving projects now. My family were really impressed with what I was able to achieve in one day. Peter gave very useful insight into how to get started, what sorts of tools to use, and how the different carving chisels work. He also explained perhaps the most important part of any woodworking: how to keep one's tools sharp. Overall a fantastic day (even though the weather was pretty grim)."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. It's great that you feel able to continue woodcarving with your newly acquired skills."

Jinny reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Excellent! Peter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful - loved every minute. Thank you"

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" Thank you so much for your feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the course."

David Kightley reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"Really enjoyed the woodcarving course. Peter gave good instruction, he made things clear how to use tools etc. We were also told about all the different tools, and wood that is used. Came home with a carved flower and a carved dolphin. I would definitely recommend this to other people. I shall look into buying some tools and continue woodcarving. I am considering booking another woodcarving course."

Stanwick Lakes art and craft courses responded:

" We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the woodcarving course and feel able to continue to carve once you have the tools required."

Sheila Chambers reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"This was a late Christmas present for my husband and I booked us both in for May. It was new to both of us and the small group of 6 was just right - lots of time for 1-2-1 assistance from Pete. I want to complete my 'green man' and will be looking for the tools to do the job. Very enjoyable, but the tools supplied were stored a bit 'hap-hazard' in the various boxes and individual chisels were hard to find. Would recommend"

David Edwards reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had a very enjoyable day and was quite pleased with what I was able to achieve."

Kate reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"My Dad and I had a fabulous day. We had never carved before and really weren't sure about what we'd be able to achieve in a day, but went along anyway for the experience. It turned out that we were both really pleased with and proud of what we made. Pete's love for his craft, for the techniques, the tools, the wood, for the projects and for the people he meets along the way were great. We were in a small group with heaps of individual attention, with plenty of tools on hand and given an introduction to the tools, the wood etc. We followed Pete step by step to make a small piece to get us started and then launched into our own relief carved project. We'd come armed with ideas - a running hare and a teddy bear - but there were a good range of patterns and ideas to look at and chose from. Pete took his time with each of us, carefully explaining to us the best way to approach our designs and helping us along the way. We loved his sense of humour and his little stories and anecdotes about life as a carver - what a lovely guy. Thanks Pete! (Ps husband not so happy with Pete - I spent over a 100 quid on carving tools and cut proof gloves etc as soon as I got home that night!)"

Emma Catlin reviewed: Wood Carving Course

"I had a fabulous day, it was so absorbing and informative. Much better than I expected it to be! Also, to work in a small group was great - we could get information and specific help with our work and I felt I learned so much. The tutor was very knowledgeable, and it really ignited my enthusiasm, I could have merrily carved away for another few hours! I am a complete new comer to wood carving, but have been trying to source tools and equipment to be able to finish the project I started. I plan to continue if time and space allow. Excellent!!! Thanks Pete!"