Andy Browne Woodturning reviews

26 Oct 20'

Martin Lewis reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Fabulous day, great and patient tuition from Andy, went home with a lovely bowl, will definitely be back for more."

23 Oct 20'

annette with reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"I would highly recommend this 2 day course. So many top tips, the first of which is to read the instructions on how to get there! Andy was a superb teacher with infinite patience and his wife, Martine, produced amazing lunches and constant top ups of drinks during the day. As a complete beginner the pace of the course was perfect and the first day finished with a lovely bowl completed. The second day concentrated on light pulls and apples. Andy gave great advice throughout and I will definitely be booking again. Thank you both for your hospitality and expertise!"

23 Oct 20'

Annette With reviewed: Woodturning courses ( beginners and intermediates) in Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset

Andy Browne Woodturning responded:

"Hi Annette - the pleasure was all ours! Love your first tip - you were not the first and certainly won't be the last. Look forward to your return visit and hopefully updates on your woodturning in between! Regards Andy & Martine"

20 Oct 20'

Paul reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"A fabulous 2day course, i learned so much, Andy is happy to answer any questions, (i had lots!) An easy relaxed teaching style. Do not buy anything until you've done the course! It'll save you loads. Many thanks again andy. I'll see you when I've practiced a bit. Paul."

19 Oct 20'

Rob Heard reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Great day and have already booked for another days training. Have been looking at taking this on as a hobby and this is a great way to understand what is involved, what equipment you need and also know if this is the right hobby for you"

18 Oct 20'

Sally & Ian reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"We had a super day. Thank you so much to Andy for his great friendly attitude, patience and knowledge. Thank you to Martine for the excellent lunch and keeping us topped up with hot and cold drinks. We felt welcome and special. To top off the day we each came home with a fabulous bowl!"

17 Oct 20'

Ben Drury reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Wow what a great day. My dad and myself had a brilliant day from start to finish. Andy was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of wood and tools, his man shed is everyman's dream. Martine was a wonderful host for food and drinks. I would highly recommend this if your are interested. I'll be back that's for sure. Thanks again for a great experience. Dudley and Ben."

13 Sep 20'

Georgie & Jessica reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"We had a lovely time. Excellent. Would recommend. Thank you"

27 Aug 20'

Ann Marie Scarfe reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"What a fabulous day, Andy was brilliant and Martine's food was amazing. Learning to make our own bowl was the best thing I’ve done in a long time. The surroundings were beautiful and we felt very welcomed, nothing was too much trouble, resulting in an educational experience. Our beautiful bowls are now on show to impress our family & friends. Thank you Andy"

24 Aug 20'

Deby Young reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Wow, what a great day. Andy is so knowledgeable and patient. I had so much fun. Martine is lovely, very friendly and a great host. I would thoroughly recommend them both."

Andy Browne Woodturning responded:

"Hi Deby - the pleasure was all ours! Hope to see you back someday, if you need any help just drop me a line or give me a ring! Andy & Martine"

18 Aug 20'

Martin W reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Myself and my 11 year old Son had an excellent day in Andy’s workshop, both being able to complete a bowl by the end of the day. Andy is very helpful, knowledgeable and patient, allowing us to feel we had created our own work (with help from him with the tricky parts when needed!) We were both made to feel very welcome by Andy & Martine and very much recommend the course."

5 Aug 20'

Alan Brand reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"A huge thank you to Andy and Mrs Browne for a wonderful 2 days. Andy is great teacher, tons of patience and amazing woodturning skills, a true craftsman. As for the chef (Mrs Browne), wow....great home cooked food to a professional standard, I will definitely be back as I would like to have a day just focusing just on scoops, open and closed, and will be getting in touch soon to arrange a date......or 2! 5 Star Review Best wishes Alan"

10 Mar 20'

Bridget and Jim reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"We had a great day with Andy and each came away with a lovely ash bowl that we are really pleased with. Andy is very knowledgeable and patient, guiding us along each step and helping us correct mishaps. He has fired our enthusiasm and we are now keen to do more. The lunch was delicious, catering for our dietary requirements. We would highly recommend this day."

11 Feb 20'

Stephen Welch reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"This review follows a couple of days reflection having spent a day with Andy in his workshop learning the basics of bowl turning. Andy has a very relaxed and engaging approach to teaching and pitched his tuition at a level I could absorb. His approach introduced the workshop, preparing tools, safety equipment and getting started. A practical demo got me on to the lathe in short order and with a bit of leading the feel of tools helped me to create my first bowl. Some great tips about using oil to aid finishing was a revelation and with his expert help provided me a well finished bowl I was very pleased with. I was keen to get a taste of what I could produce with practice and that was exactly where I left off. I have wish to return to do some spindle turning when I have some bowl turning practice under my belt and have acquired some sharpening technique. One great tip was, don't go buying tools and gadgets before you have had a taster with Andy; his advice has saved my wallet from myself and helped me from buying twice by investing right the first time. Thanks Andy for your instruction, guidance and a thoroughly enjoyable day; I shall return for more. Steve."

14 Jan 20'

Tom Kirk reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"I've been wanting to try wood turning for years, and after the course with Andy it is something I am definitely going to continue doing! It was a very enjoyable and informative day and I came home with a bowl I'm very pleased with. I intend to book another day with Andy soon. Would recommend for anybody with a interest in woodturning."

7 Jan 20'

Mike Bree reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Not having done any woodturning before, yesterday was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Andy has a very relaxed approach to the subject, but with a fountain of knowledge to call on. Lovely little workshop, but absolutely jammed packed with equipment........... equipment to die for!! The course fee included a very tasty lunch, so all in all a thoroughly enjoyable and instructive day, money well spent. Mike Bree"

28 Nov 19'

Annika Kielgas reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the day course. We took away two beautiful bowls and a fabulous experience. Andy is a great tutor, providing all the necessary assistance. Lunch was delicious and you really cannot complain about the view!"

23 Nov 19'

Shubhaa VILLANUEVA reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"A great experience to recommend. Andy was a great teacher, he adapted to our needs and skill and made the course a very enjoyable one. He was extremely helpful from booking to the end of the session. We have 2 amazing bowls to remind us of a very nice day. Thanks Andy!"

11 Sep 19'

Nigel LLoyd reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"A great Day! Had a brilliant day with Andy. After woodturning for 2 years, it was great to spend a day with an expert and sort out all the things I was doing wrong. The day has inspired me to keep practicing and improving and shown me how I can get better. A really worth-while day. Thank you."

22 Aug 19'

Tess reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"My husband and I had an amazing day learning from Andy. We absolutely love our bowls and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Andy's wife makes an amazing cottage pie for lunch, we were so spoilt! I would highly recommend this course to everyone! Thank you Andy!"

18 Aug 19'

Andrew Richardson reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Top quality in all respects. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed the day with Andy. It confirmed my lifelong desire to turn. Many thanks!"

11 Aug 19'

Alan Head reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Had a great day with Andy. Have been turning for a short while and needed to finesse my skills. Andy pitched the course at exactly the right level and I learnt straight from the off. Overall, a cracking day and will be booking another day in 6 months or so to more on the the next level. Also, must mention Mrs Andy for a fantastic cottage pie at lunch time!"

11 Jul 19'

Ian Mathews reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"Andy is a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient instructor. As a complete beginner I really enjoyed the interesting and informative day, courtesy of a birthday gift from my wife. With plenty of guidance on the technique and good habits required for wood turning I was delighted that I was able to create a beautiful bowl from what in the morning started out as a lump of wood. I would highly recommend this course, particularly for those like myself who have spent too much time in the office and not enough time creating something with their hands. The setting was lovely and the facilities spot on. Highly recommended. I plan to come again and then perhaps kit out the garage with my own lathe!"

10 Jul 19'

Anne Duncan reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"My husband and I had a fabulous time learning from Andy! We made two great bowls, lunch was delicious and their place was beautiful, Andy was very patient and gave us loads of helpful pointers etc! Definitely wont be the last time we are going to work on a lathe!"

Andy Browne Woodturning responded:

"Hi Anne - it was a delight to have you both for a lesson! Good 'off topic' conversation kept the lesson light and fun - look forward to seeing you both in the future! Regards Andy"

24 Jun 19'

Paddy Punnett reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"I have always wanted to try my hand at wood turning but have never had the opportunity on the small Caribbean island of St Vincent where I live, so was delighted when my wife offered to give me a two day beginners course with Andy Browne, at his well equipped workshop in Sandleheath, while we were on a recent trip to the UK. It turned out to be a wonderful experience for me. Andy is an excellent tutor, very patient, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable using tools and equipment which were all new to me. I came away with a good basic foundation in wood turning which I now intend to pursue as a hobby. I can certainly recommend Andy for his expertise and teaching ability in wood turning. Thank you Andy for two interesting and informative days in your workshop."