Adrian Lloyd reviews

22 Oct 18'

Jo Clarke reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Brilliant to watch so many bowls being turned in one day. Adrian's calm and confident style puts everyone at ease, even when you're doing something quite hard! Amazing skills to make that all happen."

22 Oct 18'

Anita reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"A wonderful day with lovely people and a great teacher. Ade's experience really shows, not only with his own skill and passion for green wood craft, but also his ability to teach others well and at a level tailored to everyone's different experience and ability. He explained every part of the process clearly from selecting wood right through to how to dry the finished bowl carefully to avoid splitting, with lots of demonstrations and help in between. The pace of the day was just right, allowing for regular breaks which I really needed as it's pretty hard work for specific muscles that aren't used to it! Good value for a day of great company, lovely food, new skills, a bespoke wooden bowl and a full body workout!! Thanks Ade."

21 Oct 18'

Chris Groves reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"I never thought it possible but I finished the day with a bowl I will treasure for life. Ade is incredibly patient, knowledgeable and a good laugh. I would have no hesitation in recommending attending one of his courses."

21 Oct 18'

Madeleine Ladell reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Ade's one-day bowl-turning course using a pole lathe was excellent. He has a great teaching style that goes beyond mere instruction: he explains things clearly, introduces the processes in a logical step-by-step way, demonstrates very skilfully, goes round giving individual help and creates a lovely atmosphere. He also invites you to smell the freshly-split wood and feel the wetness of the shavings as they fly off the lathe! A complete beginner, I found myself amidst a group of experienced turners, however, with infinite patience, Ade helped me to produce a bowl. He pitched the course beautifully, giving other participants space to get on and turn in their own way. It was physically more demanding than I had anticipated, especially as I'd attended after a long week of taxing work, but it just makes me want to do another course with him - but when I'm less knackered! Thank you very much, Ade."

21 Oct 18'

Roxanne Neall reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Adrian's course was thoroughly enjoyable and he had such an obvious passion for the craft that was very encouraging for the whole day. The day was great for absolute beginners like me but others with more experience were also able to develop their woodworking skills further. Although I struggled, I really enjoyed seeing the process from start to finish rather than turning a bowl from a blank and Adrian was very encouraging and helpful throughout. Food provided was absolutely delicious and there was tea and coffee throughout so that was fab! I would recommend this course to all people with any kind of quirky interests as even if woodworking isn't your passion seeing the traditional methods Adrian uses is a wonderful experience!"

21 Oct 18'

Jenni reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"A really lovely day! I did the one day bowl turning course, Adrian broke it down step by step showing us the complete process. He was very supportive and helped with technique. We were provided with some delicious food, and I felt very welcome. I would definitely come back for another course and recommend to others! I started the day having never turned before and I have created a beautiful bowl! Thank you"

20 Oct 18'

Ian Martin reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"I really enjoyed the day. The time seemed to fly by and everybody had fun. Adrian’s partner made us home made soup, bread, and cake which were all top notch There are times that it’s hard work, as you’d expect, as it is definitely a skill requiring that you pay attention and put in a bit of elbow grease. I’m very happy with my bowl however and i’d recommend the course to anyone. Adrian is a charistmatic chap and patient teacher."

18 Oct 18'

Daniel Eatock reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"I loved it I love my bowl Its still drying in my basement The first thing I will eat from it will be porridge It is a gift to myself for life – the bowl, and the experience The lathes are a joy to experience Adrian was a master at teaching, sharing, and passing his knowledge along The setting in London Green Wood was enchanting The weather was wetter than the wood Thank you to the Adrian and the group!"

18 Oct 18'

Bee Peak reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"This was an excellent day, splendidly run. The whole experience was very relaxed and I only realized at the end of the day when I produced my first time bowl how skillfully Ade had kept us all to keep up to speed with the various stages.He offered input and practical help at just the right time making everyone feel very valued.All done with a sense of humour and I would thoroughly recommend him as a teacher.What an excellent day I had.Thanks, Ade."

17 Oct 18'

Toby Gould reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Adrian was very engaging and knowledgeable, the set up with 8 pole lathes was excellent and we were guided through the process of turning a bowl. He gave us enough support to finish a nice -sized bowl without it becoming overpowering. A very enjoyable day"

17 Oct 18'

Gavin Symonds reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"This was a very good and fun course taken at London green wood Ade was as good a listener as a teacher so was very helpful in the whole process of as he says bothering bits of wood"

17 Oct 18'

Robin Smith reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable day. My bowl is a source of joy to me, and I now know how to make more of 'em. I am bowled over by how good it was. Helpful in many ways, the day demonstrated that the right day course can make a person feel good, which showed me that I should see them as valuable experiences offered for sale, rather than money-making opportunism. Thanks for the lesson Adrian. Here's to all the gentle teachers out there."

11 Oct 18'

Rob Fulton reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"This was my first time on a pole lathe and Adrian is a very clear, patient experienced instructor. All processes were explained well at the right place for all the group. When Adrian could see me struggling and at times frustrated by my attempts he got me back into the groove and I completed two bowls. Looking forward to going on another if Adrian's courses soon."

11 Oct 18'

Alison Scott reviewed: An Introduction to Spoon Carving

"Lovely relaxed day. Very clear teaching of different techniques, and well structured. Excellent food!"

2 Oct 18'

Jonnie reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"A great course, made better by the planning and prep Adrian clearly puts into it. The course was carefully designed to ensure we got the most from it - trying our hand at all relevant techniques, but not losing unnecessary time to the labour intensive bits! He'd done some serious graft before we even arrived. A great setting (a characterful traditional barn), knowledgeable and entertaining tutor, superb homemade food and great atmosphere. Absolutely what I hoped to get from the two days - more in fact. A real sense of accomplishment, and a genuine feeling of leaving with the skills/confidence to continue unassisted. If you have an interest in traditional hands on crafts, I'd have no hesitation recommending this course (or Adrian as a tutor)."

26 Sep 18'

Helen Monks reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Course was paced very well, excellent tutor and delighted with my first pole lathe turned bowl"

23 Sep 18'

Dave Evers reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"This course was held at the Bowl Gathering 2018. A great lesson from Adrian has helped me improve my turning skills and I'm excited to do more now I feel more confident in the process. Very knowledgeable tutor - beautiful setting! Thanks Adrian"

21 Sep 18'

Yvonne Grey reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"A fun couple of days, extremely interesting course and went home with a basket. The venue was great the refreshments wonderful and lots of entertainment added by weather. Highly recommended, a good practical result at end thank you Adrian."

21 Sep 18'

Flora Fairbairn reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"The two days with Adrian at his workshop seemed to simply fly by. We met others and made new friends and we received practical and skilled demonstration time and we participated in all the stages needed for ash basket making. These delicate but strong baskets are a delight. It was also interesting to see different styles and types of baskets produced by Adrian and others. You may need to loosen your belt after two days of the tasty homemade food. I left at the end of the two days clutching my own delicate ash basket."

20 Sep 18'

Peter Carmichael reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"What an excellent event from beginning to end, from the excellent directions and signage to the venue to the warm welcome on arrival. The organisation although appearing laid back was first class, non bureaucratic, and functioned smoothly throughout the event. The instructors needless to say were all superb, representing as they do the pinnacle of the wooden bowl world. The pre-fest courses that I attended were well structured, super informative, helpful and most of all good fun. The event providers, volunteers, instructors and of course the participants were without exception friendly, helpful interesting people. I sincerely hope that this event runs again to help people along their journey with wooden bowls, to promote the craft, and to foster the companionship of the " woody" community as a whole."

20 Sep 18'

Steve Maund reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"This was to be my first attempt at wooden bowl lathe turning. Under the supervision from Ade, all safety and tool techniques were covered durning the day. Ade has a great happy and relaxed style of teaching, both being professional and fun. I was shown everything I needed to understand and continue with the more difficult processes of bowl turning. I had a enjoyable day and came away from the course with my own wooden bowl, what more can you ask."

19 Sep 18'

Jon Scragg reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Adrian is a supreme instructor (notwithstanding his teaching background) and instills a real sense of empowerment and ‘can do’ attitude in his students - resulting sense of achievement in creating a new and unique bowl is priceless. Thanks again Ade."

19 Sep 18'

Alan Scully reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"I managed to get onto Ade's two day bowl turning course at the second attempt at Woodland Pioneers so knew to expect a high level of preparedness in terms of tools and equipment. Ade is a skilled and experienced teacher, differentiates extremely well between experienced and less skilled attendees and at no point made any one feel that their questions or concerns had no value. He is extremely knowledgable and skilled yet manages to make one feel as though such skills are attainable by all. This was a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring course and I look forward making more bowls with and without Ade in the future"

18 Sep 18'

Diarmuid Synnott reviewed: Pole Lathe Bowl Turning - Your First Bowl

"Ade's teaching was top notch. Very personable and constantly moving roind the grouo. Spending time with those who needed it most and knwing when to come to our aid and guide us. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and the whole experience has helped find a better understanding of bowl turning. Thanks Ade."

25 Jul 18'

Geraldine reviewed: Ash Splint Basket Weaving

"A really interesting and fun course. I learned a lot about making ash splint baskets, and the food, including home-made biscuits and cakes, was wonderful."