Latest Reviews
In September last year I retired from teaching and was given a leaving present of a Day’s Woodturning tuition with Mark Hancock – date ‘to be arranged’. Last week, I finally used my gift.
I had been looking forward to the day and took Mark at his word when he said ‘Bring any tools you have with you and we’ll...
By Richard Drewett -
6 years ago
For the last 10/11 weeks I have been on the beginners wood work course & it's been brilliant! I finished my display cabinet on Tuesday & it looks great in the corner of our living room!
Ciaran is such a good teacher, he was very patient with me & he would always notice if I was struggling & come help...
By Hannah Sievewright -
6 years ago
I've been coming to Alex's class for a couple of years and really enjoy it. Alex is a great tutor. She's excellent at teaching the technical side of mosaic making and is always on hand to help and advise. She has good ideas for designs and books to browse but also encourages you just to get on with your own...
By Nicky Woods -
6 years ago
Splendid day. Mark is a talented and patient tutor.
Didn't once run away screaming and swearing as I jammed tools into the timber like a madman!
Taught many skills, most importantly how to put the correct grind on the expensive but useless tools I'd bought with ne'er a clue!
Clear and concise course notes provided for later reference.
It was...
By Paul Hazlewood -
6 years ago
Furniture making course: fundamentals of furniture making Part 1 (beginner) - 2 day course in Surrey
My wife bought me a two day Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 course as a birthday gift and after having had no woodwork training since school 30 years ago I was a little nervous about what to expect. I needn't have been as Aidan is a really friendly and encouraging teacher, freely sharing his incredible knowledge and experience and...
By Jon F -
6 years ago
Furniture making course: fundamentals of furniture making Part 1 (beginner) - 2 day course in Surrey
I went for a weekend part one introduction course and it was wonderful. It was my first foray into furniture making and Aiden was a fantastic teacher. He explained steps easily, and really made sure we understood the key concepts very well. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in furniture making, and I am looking forward to...
By Stephen Millward -
6 years ago
Learnt to make a piped and zipped cushion - I had never used a machine before but I learnt so much I was inspired the attend the full day Roman blind course. Janet is an excellent and knowledgeable teacher
By Karen Welbeck -
6 years ago
As a beginner, I found this course perfect. Janet was very patient with me and I was amazed at how much I learnt in one day. I have since made a lovely Roman blind for my daughter who could not believe I had made it myself- thank you, I would recommend this course 100%
By Karen Welbeck -
6 years ago
I took part in this day course with my son, the only previous experience I had with clay was when I was at school many many years ago. I was really impressed with what I managed to achieve throughout the day. The day was structured allowing us to try various methods, each method was not only achievable but just hard...
By catherine Brown -
6 years ago
Just finished a fantastic weekend course in stained glass with Gill, her passion for her craft is infectious and her patience and knowledge is never ending.
Fun was had by all and we surpassed any expectations we had of producing a beautifully finished piece!! Highly recommended we would love to do it all over again.' A big thank you for...
By Becky & Sheila -
6 years ago