Woodturning

Paul Slade reviewed: Woodturning

"I have just spent two days with Andy. It was such a pleasure to spend time with someone with his experience and high standing in the craft. I last did any woodturning 45 years ago so we started from scratch and spent most of the first day sharpening and getting familiar with the tools and equipment before I threatened a piece of wood. He set me a challenge on the second day that I proudly managed to fulfil. Andy and Mary (and Angus the dog!) are fine hosts and Mary makes an excellent ginger cake. I have come away with new skills, a fine set of bowls and plenty of enthusiasm - Thanks Andy! "

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks for those kind words paul , I really enjoyed your company (And banter) Andy mary angus x"

Andy Mills reviewed: Woodturning

"I’ve just completed the first of two days of Woodturning with Andy. As a complete beginner I cannot overstate how invaluable it’s been to have someone with the knowledge and experience of Andy to teach me. Learning about chisels, sharpening and the fundamentals of turning has been incredibly interesting. I loved getting to have a go at turning coves, beads etc. Andy, Mary and their West Angus are friendly and welcoming hosts. I look forward to completing day two. "

Mark Harrison reviewed: Woodturning

"Excellent couple of days getting an introduction to wood turning. As a complete novice, Andy provided a great introduction, fully covering the necessary safety and theory but giving plenty of opportunity to put them into practice. Amazing how much you can learn and produce in such a short time. Would thoroughly recommend!"

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks mark , I’m glad you enjoyed your time Woodturning Keep in touch !"

Gary Logie reviewed: Woodturning

"I have just done the first of 2 days with Andy. His knowledge and instruction is impressive to say the least. Managing to get me to understand and vastly improve my sharpening; something many hours of trying to self teach from YouTube hasn’t managed! He then got me the wood turning bug with spindle and bowl turning, using a few different techniques. I’m looking forward to the 2nd day, as well as some more awesome hospitality from Andy, Mary and Angus."

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks Gary , looking forward to seeing you again Andy mary angus "

Richard Lowe reviewed: Woodturning

"I have just attended the first of a 2-day woodturning course with Andy which was a wonderful experience. He and his wife Mary were very warm and welcoming and quickly set me at ease. We started by focusing on tools, the difference between scrapers and gouges and the methods of sharpening them, but soon I was getting hands-on experience of different techniques for both spindle and bowl turning. Andy's knowledge and experience of the subject are impressive, and he is a great teacher! I came away with my first bowl, an appreciation of the breadth and complexity of the subject, and keen to get in some practice before returning for day 2. Thanks Andy!"

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks richard , looking forward to the next day Andy mary angus"

Vernon lovell reviewed: Woodturning

"Hi I recently had a woodturning course with Andy which I thoroughly enjoyed and came away with a couple of projects , Andy is first class at teaching and has a relaxed but professional approach with a great deal of patients . He teaches you how to sharpen your tools and to use them properly while maintaining safety at all times . Time spent with Andy is well worth the money and his and his wife’ Rose show you great Yorkshire hospitality . Vernon ."

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks vernon Looking forward to seeing you again Andy mary and angus"

Clare Bromell reviewed: Woodturning

"I am taking the course as a series of half days, with practice in between, and finding it really helpful. Andy is generous with his extensive knowledge and passion for wood and is flexible to suit one's needs. Andy is also an expert on sharpening which is a fundamental building block for good turning. I am thoroughly enjoying learning the craft and I strongly recommend this course."

Malcolm Clark reviewed: Woodturning

"I had an amazing couple of days at Andy's Woodworking. Covered loads of topics including choice of tools, sharpening methods, workpiece design and production approach. Really good hands-on learning and the opportunity to make something unique."

Andys woodworking responded:

" Thanks Malcolm for your company over those two days You have an aptitude for Woodturning so don’t let it go !!buy yourself a lathe Ps went for one of Mary’s flapjacks today and the tim was empty !where did they all go ? Sincere best wishes Andy mary and angus"