Andy Browne Woodturning reviews

13 Aug 18'

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

"This is an excellent course. Andy is a great teacher and strikes the perfect balance between demonstration and allowing you to have a go. The workshop is very well equipped and the hospitality is very good. Andy makes you feel relaxed and he's an excellent conversationalist. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about Wood Turning. I'll definitely be taking it up, and have already booked a second day with Andy. Jim Walker"

9 Aug 18'

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

"This course was received as a birthday gift and I found it to be an excellent day. Just walking in to Andy's workshop sent my mind spinning as to how I can develop mine. I had no idea what turning would be like, but with his excellent guidance and benefit of his experience I learnt the basics and produced a lovely cedar bowl. Turning is like alchemy for wood and I am now considering various tools and ways in which I can take the skills further."

29 Jul 18'

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

"Just had three days with Andy (my second visit this year). Produced a beech platter, a tulipwood bowl, and a sycamore vase. Excellent tuition from a very talented craftsman. Lovely surroundings, nice lunch, genial company...what's not to like? Loads of tools and techniques to try out. I really recommend a visit here."

25 Jul 18'

Mark Head reviewed: Woodturning courses ( beginners and intermediates) in Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset

"I had inherited a lathe from my father who gave me a 2 hour lesson about 10 years ago. The lathe has been in bits in my garage ever since. I took a 2 day course with Andy in order to give me the impetus and the confidence to attempt assembly of the lathe and to get on turning. Andy has achieved this with his great experience but more importatntly with his very friendly and flexible approach to his client's needs. We sharpened correctly turning tools which I had taken with me and then proceeded to turn firstly a small rolling pin and then a beautiful bowl. The whole experience was uplifting from the beautiful rural location to the treasure chest of tools and machinery of Andy's workshop and the excellent lunches!!"

5 Jul 18'

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

"I had a great day with a really experienced craftsman. I went along as a complete novice and Andy enabled me to use two special tools with which to learn the very basic techniques of gradually creating a bowl from a cylindrical block of monkeypuzzle wood. He was patient and gave me guidance at every point in the process forgiving my mistakes and stepping in unobtrusively to rescue me from potential disaster !! I went home with a lovely finished bowl."

5 Jul 18'

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

"An excellent day of tuition in the well fitted out woirkshop with Andy. Covered all aspects of safety, sharpening and profiling of tools, turning and finishing. A good value course to enable a beginner to go away and start. Well recommended."

26 Jun 18'

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

"I booked onto a day course with my partner as we were both intrigued by woodturning, but complete beginners. Andy is really welcoming and the workshop was a great size and space to learn in. It was amazing how quickly we got to work and Andy did a great job at offering useful guidance and insight into the craft. A really enjoyable day with a lovely lunch. Will definitely be keeping in touch and look forward to future tuition."

25 Jun 18'

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

"I enjoyed the day’s woodturning with you very much, thanks. Once I’ve had some practice, I will definitely be booking another day with you."

4 Jun 18'

Jon & Lynda Adami reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"What a fantastic day with Andy on the lathes. He's a wealth of knowledge and tailored his teaching for us as beginners in an excellent straight forward way which made a most enjoyable day in the workshop. I have no doubt we will be back for some more coaching very shortly (and lunch was great as well!!). Jon & Lynda"

29 May 18'

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

"Andy clearly has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is a genuinely good teacher who can encourage and enthuse as well communicate technique. As a complete beginner I approached the day with some apprehension but I needn't have worried - Andy was patient and helpful but never patronising. The workshop was very well equipped and though initially daunted by all the machinery and kit around us, by the day's end I felt comfortable using the lathes, chisels and finishing materials. My son and I both came away feeling not only that we had learned a lot in short time but ,importantly, we had enjoyed the experience, had felt totally engaged and left feeling that woodturning was something we could take on."

28 May 18'

Peter Allen & Lisa Christopher reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"My daughter and I joined Andy for a day in his workshop and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He was very patient with us and taught us lots of Woodturning techniques. We both came away with a cedar bowl (most of which) was made by us on the lathes. Andy’s wife Martine kept us supplied with teas and coffees throughout and made us a lovely lunch. All in all a fun, relaxing but educational day. I would recommend this course for anyone thinking of getting into Woodturning or someone just wanting to ‘have a go’ thanks Andy & Martine."

25 May 18'

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

"Such an awesome day with Andy in his workshop. He is knowledgable, personable and (very) patient. We both left feeling like we’d started a new lifelong hobby and will definitely be back for more lessons in the future."

21 May 18'

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

"A very enjoyable half day, one to one, course that introduced me to wood turning. Andy explained the basics and then let me get on with producing my first bowl. With his guidance and assistance I ended up with a nice looking bowl, a sense of achievement and a desire to go back for another session. Not sure where the time went but I have already asked my family for another gift voucher such that I can have another go. Thanks Andy."

3 May 18'

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

"This was great. Andy knows his stuff and has loads of great equipment and tools to use in his workshop. He gave me lots of good advice and was very enthusiastic and encouraging. First time ever, I made a bowl which I am very pleased with. We had plenty to talk about and he offered me a super lunch, teas and coffee etc. I will definitely be returning."

13 Apr 18'

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

"We had a great time doing this course. Andy was a really good teacher, and can tailor the course to most levels of experience. He'll also make sure you leave with a bowl you'll be pleased with!"

27 Mar 18'

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

"This was great fun. Andy's really friendly and helpful and I left wanting to buy a lathe and get practising!"

23 Mar 18'

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

"I've recently attended a very informative wood turning course with Andy at his place in the New Forest. During the session it became apparent that my wood turning tools were not suited for the production of bowls but would be more suitable for turning of spindles, I'm now looking to purchase the more appropriate gouges from a source Andy advised me of. Many many thanks Andy for all your advice and I will persevere with the techniques you've shown to me. I would also like to thank you & your wife for the refreshments that were supplied during the day, wishing all the best for the future."

19 Mar 18'

Lin & Andy Burton reviewed: Woodturning courses in Hampshire - Beginners and improvers wood turning courses - Turn British, all British lathes!!

"An excellent day's tuition - well suited to a pair of absolute beginners! Held in Andy's brilliant workshop, plenty of opportunity to develop basic skills and safety awareness, at a relaxed pace. Tea, coffee and a very tasty home-made lunch (thanks, Martine!!) added to the wonderful day. Many, many thanks."

13 Mar 18'

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

"Had a great day with Andy turning an oak bowl. He is patient and informative and takes you through every step with helpful advice and the occasional guiding hand. I hope to return after another birthday rolls around."

19 Feb 18'

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

"I was bought this course as a Christmas present. I found the tutor Andy Browne very proficient and patient (which he needed to be ) I enjoyed the whole day and hope to carry on wood turning"

10 Feb 18'

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

"I hadn't picked up a woodturning chisel in over 10 Years, however Andy made me feel right at home with one in no time at all. The two day course was excelent in every way from the well equipped workshop to the excelent lunch we had each day. Andy is very knowlegable and is very good at imparting that knowledge to you without you feeling like a numpty. I most definitely feel inspired to blow the cobwebs off my lathe and to put my new skills to the test."

10 Feb 18'

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

"A well equipped workshop and an inspiring teacher come together to introduce the concept of wood turning. A first class introduction to answer the question 'Is this for me?' with a hands on and safe experience that gives a real feel of the art of turning so you can get started . This first experience ends with taking home a bowl that you make yourself. When I go for my next lesson, I want to wreck pieces of wood to focus on technique of applying blade to surface."

30 Jan 18'

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

"A thoroughly enjoyable day. Andy clearly explains how to do the turning and then under his expert guidance you get plenty of time on the lathe. I would really recommend this as a day for anyone wanting to get to grips with turning. I made a bowl which was really nice and great to come away with a memento of the day. Martine gives you a lovely lunch. Highly recommended - go for it."

28 Jan 18'

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

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day. Andy is a very knowledgeable teacher and puts things across in a very easy way to understand and put into practice. First time wood turning in over 20 years and made a quite a few mistakes, but Andy was right there to advise how to fix it. If it was not something I was able to fix he was able to work his magic and have it fixed in no time. With all the hints and tips I got through out the day I know I am well on my way to becoming a wood turner. Andy and his wife were so welcoming and lovely to spend time with. Nothing was to much trouble through out the whole day. If you have the option of what to have for lunch I would highly recommend the lasagne (top notch lunch) :) I will definitely be getting some more lessons and can highly recommend going to Andy for lessons."

28 Jan 18'

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

"I’m recently bought my first lathe as a beginner but realised I needed more guidance despite having attended another course. Andy tailored the two days to my needs. He taught me how to sharpen my tools properly and how to mount work safely. He also encouraged me to try different cutting techniques and not to be afraid of the skew chisel! He is a real expert and patiently helps develop confidence. I’d happily recommend Andy, and I’m likely to go for a refresher in the future. Martine also provides great food!"