Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd

Contact name: Bill Ratcliffe

33
Total bookings

Rating

(32)

over 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am a qualified & accredited cabinet maker and furniture restorer. I have a passion for traditional crafts and teach various aspects of making & restoring. I also write for woodwork magazine 'Quercus' and for 'Woodland Heritage'. I feel that our health & quality of life is enhanced by working practically, making and learning new skills. At a time in society, when consumerism has taken hold, we throw too many things away and do not appreciate materials or nature. We must make better and restore more. We need more relaxing workbench time and less screen time!

Courses, kits & gifts

Gold student award

Ely,

Chair making on Camb/Suffolk border

Next date: 6th Nov 2023

(3)

£795.00

Gold student award

Ely,

Introduction to Furniture Restoration at Craven Conservation

Next date: 26th Nov 2023

(27)

£175.00

Gold student award

Ely,

Introduction to Woodworking

Next date: 25th Nov 2023

(2)

£175.00

Gold student award

Ely,

Woodwork Joints Skills

Next date: 21st Oct 2023

£345.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

30 Jul 23'

David reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration at Craven Conservation

"I found it a very constructive, informative day in the workshop. Bill obviously knows his stuff and made it easy for everybody to understand. Everybody was friendly and speaking afterwards, all agreed it was a good day."

26 Apr 23'

Sarah reviewed: Introduction to Furniture Restoration at Craven Conservation

"What an amazing course! Learnt so much in a gorgeous environment with a great teacher. Fantastic fellow learners too. Can't wait to carry on with my chair and put to use some of the skills. Recommended book en route and saving has begun for the 2-day course. Left feeling very inspired (and a bit sad at my daily grind in IT!) Absolutely recommend this course. "

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

" Thank you Sarah for attending and for the lovely feedback, much appreciated. Keep restoring and I look forward to catching up with your progress soon. Regards Bill"

23 Apr 23'

Indre reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience really enjoyed the day left me inspired and wanting to do more woodwork "

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd responded:

" Thank you Indre, I am so glad you were inspired. I too was inspired by your enthusiasm and sawing accuracy! I look forward to seeing your progress. Regards Bill"

22 Mar 23'

RMS reviewed: Introduction to Woodworking

"Excellent course. Thoroughly recommend it for anybody wanting to develop their woodworking skills and gain confidence to embark on projects of their own."