ANH Artisan Furniture Makers reviews

16 Oct 23'

Antony reviewed: Cracket Stool made with hand tools for beginners

"This was an excellent experience, Andrew is a considerate and helpful teacher with a gentle and dedicated passion for his craft. The workshop site is rural and remote in the heart of a rewilded quarry with loads of wildlife around and about. I'm so pleased with my cracket stool which looks amazing even as a first time 'furniture maker'. The other two students on the course also said to have had a fab time. Can very confidently recommend this course to anyone (although there may be some accessibility issues for anyone with very limited mobility - steps and uneven ground)"

15 Oct 23'

Elena Winterburn reviewed: Cracket Stool made with hand tools for beginners

"It’s a two days course and I find it extremely useful as we were shown how to use simple tools in the right manner. These basic principles are the same whether you do a chair or a shelf or a box. Techniques are very useful but you need a professional to show them to you. What I learnt during two days will remain with me and I would be using the knowledge that Andrew kindly shared for my own projects."

23 Aug 23'

Kevin reviewed: Cracket Stool made with hand tools for beginners

"Just spent a very enjoyable 2days with Andrew and his woodworking course. This was very informative in the use of hand tools ,wood sharpening ,timber joints and wood finishing with the satisfaction of completing a project to high standard with Andrews excellent knowledge and assistance. The location was very pleasing sitting by the adjacent steam for lunch and busy working in the workshop . Would highly recommend"

23 Aug 23'

Ash reviewed: Cracket Stool made with hand tools for beginners

"What a fantastic course! I totally recommend this as a fun two days in an amazing location with an awesome teacher. Andrew is really knowledgeable and friendly; he will develop your skills a lot and get the best out of you. I’m proud of what I put together and looking forward to coming back for more."

21 Aug 23'

Chris McCabe reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"Just completed 1 day course in hand tool woodworking and thoroughly enjoyed my day. Very informative and in lovely surroundings. Recommended"

20 Aug 23'

James reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"Excellent course. Andrew is a really good teacher and the course gave a great grounding in key hand tool woodworking skills including cutting, planning, understanding of wood grain etc. It helped me resolve a lot of doubts I had and gave me the motivation to keep learning!"

20 May 23'

Janet reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"Excellent course. As a complete beginner learnt so much and produced a lovely box. Thank you"

1 May 23'

Kay Crossling reviewed: Hand tool woodworking for beginners

"I loved this course. I learnt a lot of skills and improved my techniques for sawing, chiselling and planning. I was very proud of the box I made. Andrew, the tutor, was brilliant. He was great at explaining and demonstrating things. He gave individual help and advice as it was needed. The setting was also stunning."