Graham Turner Woodturning reviews

24 Aug 16'

Colin Reece reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Colin was given a wood turning tuition lesson with Graham for his 80th birthday from his family. Colin arrived to a warm welcome from Graham. Colin found the experience very enjoyable. He said that the tuition was first class. Top quality equipment was used. It was an interesting morning and Colin was really pleased with the bowl that he came home with. He would recommend this session to others who are interested. Even the grandchildren had a chance of a little go which they thoroughly enjoyed as Colin was finishing his session. Thank you."

23 Aug 16'

Brian E reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"What an excellent two days instruction by Graham as a present from the family. I have no experience of wood turning but do have joinery and woodworking knowledge and skills so I was very pleased that Graham accommodated that and, after an introductory bowl from softish cedar, we went on to some quite challenging things. I managed 3 complete and finished bowls and a bit of spindle practice in the two days and that is much more than I expected. The second bowl was from hard Bay wood so it was taken down very thin with waney bark edges and is certainly good enough to have on display. Chuffed to bits with that one. Grahams way of teaching with demonstration, attentive but not in-your-face supervision worked really well and I learnt a lot in an enjoyable way. Keywords would be friendly, instructive, knowledgeable, achievements. A really great 2 days and very successful! I'm now thinking about a lathe and workshop of my own but that has to come after some major jobs around the house so maybe spring 2017 when I am due to retire?"

20 Aug 16'

Christine Maslin reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"What a fabulous morning I had with Graham learning about wood turning. I am so proud of the bowl I managed to produce with Graham's excellent tuition and guidance. As a keen crafter who likes to dabble in something new, this is now my new favourite. Would recommend this to everyone. Hope to return with my son, who bought this as a gift for me, to share the experience."

6 Aug 16'

Clare B reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"We really had a fantastic time. Grahame was really knowledgeable and a great teacher. Both my husband and I loved learning a skill and came away with beautiful bowls and happy memories. A great birthday activity... And already thinking about going back for more."

1 Aug 16'

Colin Gallagher reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"As a lover of wood, but fearful of lathes and chisels, I have always admired what a wood turner can do but never imagined I would EVER be able make anything other than a bag of wood chips. I signed up to do a half day course while on holiday in the New Forest and now wish I had booked the whole day. From the moment I met Graham I felt very relaxed as he made you feel very much at ease. His instructions and tutoring were delivered in such a way as to make you listen but not feel pressured. My half day with Graham resulted in a wonderful wooden bowl some twelve inches in diameter that I can say with confidence "it was made in the New Forest" and very proud to say "I made that". If you ever wanted to work with wood, in a friendly and safe environment, I would highly recommend this course. Thank you Graham and look forward to my revisit soon."

25 Jul 16'

John Ward reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Great day spent with Graham learning how to woodturn. Good instruction on types of wood, drying, tools & kit but best of all - we got straight on and started to make something! Just the right amount of instruction and hands on learning resulted in a lovely bowl hand crafted by myself! I have now got myself covered in wood chips and sawdust and will look forward to doin it again. Thanks"

25 Jul 16'

Richard Mills reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"It was the first time I had used a wood lathe since leaving school in 1970. Graham took myself and John the other student, through the different types of wood, how they are gathered, cut and how he stores and drys them naturally prior to use, he also told us about his 3 lathes, all very interesting. I was taught to use the lathe and gouges/turning tools on a practice piece, then I moved onto taking a roughly rounded plank of Cedar Lebanon wood, and with Grahams expert guidance I ended up making a bowl finished with lemon oil, which I will treasure. A most enjoyable experience and I would recommend this relaxed and informative course to anyone,even if you have never used a lathe before you will master it with Grahams guidance."

17 Jul 16'

Brian Minns reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Spent a very informative & pleasant day with Graham. Excellent teacher good hospitality, I will return in due course. Highly recommend his day course ."

9 Jul 16'

Lindsey Gardner reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"My husband and I spent a wonderful day with Graham learning wood turning skills. Graham is an excellent teacher, telling us all about the properties of different kinds of wood and their suitability for wood turning. We were shown how to operate the lathe and which tools to use to produce certain finishes. By the end of the day we had each made a beautiful bowl and candlestick. We enjoyed the day immensely and recommend the course to anyone looking to learn more about this interesting hobby."

19 Jun 16'

Kate Fleming reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"I got Dad a half day wood turning session for Christmas and we finally got around to it this weekend. It was fantastic, Graham explained things really clearly and Dad and I were both really pleased with our bowls."

18 Jun 16'

Natalie and Mark Mason reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Such an amazing experience! Myself and my husband attended for our 5th wedding anniversary as the theme was wood. Graham (and the dogs) are very friendly and personable and he has a great way of teaching, very relaxed,calm and great fun. Would totally recommend this experience to anyone and hope to see Graham again for perhaps a longer, more indepth class in the future."

3 Jun 16'

Rodney Bird reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Had a very informative and interesting half day course with Graham in a very well equipped clean well lit workshop, Grahams knowledge is wide ranging to the point of ageing wood and inducing deep patterns encouraged by leaving wood under hedges (you only get this from experience) I would recommend this course to anyone."

13 May 16'

Roger Bacon reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"A really good experience , Graham is a very patient teacher, I came away feeling very satisfied with a lovely bowl as a keepsake of my efforts"

16 Apr 16'

Richard Scott reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"A very unhurried, relaxed and productive day. Graham is very experienced and is full of advice on all aspects of wood and its behaviours and suitability for turning. I left with a walnut bowl that I am really proud of, and the confidence to have a go myself. That great British staple of tea and biscuits is in ample supply throughout. Graham has since contacted me offering advice on lathes and a starter set of tools, so I feel that I am not alone in taking the pursuit further. If you think you would like to have a go at turning you could not make a better decision than attending one of Graham's courses."

9 Apr 16'

Louise Robinson-Woledge reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Attended a 1 day course . Graham is an excellent tutor; very patient and knowledgeable. Extremely pleased with my results. Really hoping to attend again soon"

30 Mar 16'

Rebecca Sharp reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Me and my boyfriend decided on a wood turning experience for our Christmas present. We couldn't have picked a better choice than this. Graham is a lovely person who is very knowledgeable of the activity, a great teacher and has an all round fun personality. The activity was really fun and makes me want to do it as a future hobby. We cannot recommend the course highly enough and will most likely return on a future date."

20 Mar 16'

Heather whittard-jones reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"I treated my husband to a days wood turning course with Graham and it really was fantastic. Graham was a great host who put us at ease straight away, he was able to explain the basics and then let us do the rest with guidance and support when we needed it. We had a lovely lunch (courtesy of his wife) and plenty of stops during the day. By the end of it we had made two candle sticks and a bowl each, and we're both very proud of our achievements. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and loved being able to absorb yourself in a task and work with such beautiful raw materials. We would both love to return again when we get the chance. Thanks Graham!"

20 Mar 16'

Sacha molyneux reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"I had an amazing day working with Graham in his workshop. Very thorough tuition and an inspiring teacher. By the end of the day I was already planning my next session. It has definitely enthused a new passion for me!"

18 Feb 16'

Ireen Hudson reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Treated my husband to a day's wood turning as a birthday gift and decided to join him. We were both lathe virgins but were shown the various techniques by the wonderful Graham! Over the course of the day, (which included a delicious lunch cooked by Chris, Graham's wife) my husband and I each made a bowl from beautiful pieces of walnut. We are thrilled with what we achieved! Graham is absolutely lovely; an excellent tutor who instructs with endless patience and humour. The day flew by and we learned so much about types of wood and the way they react to being worked on, the various chisels and what each one does, and all the techniques needed to shape our lovely bowls from two chunks of wood. We cannot recommend this course enough and will most definitely be back for more. You must try this!!!"

16 Feb 16'

Kara Birrell reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"What a great way to spend a morning, to start off with a block of wood, learn how to shape it, hollow it, sand it down and polish it leaving 3 hours later with a beautifully handcrafted bowl that I'm now very proud of! Graham was very patient with a couple of complete novices who are now hooked on wood turning and plan to return soon to attempt to make candle sticks!"

15 Feb 16'

John & Barbara Barton reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"We spent a very enjoyable and constructive day with Graham and were total amassed that we were each able to come away with our own bowls that were turned by our own hands. This is a hobby that we will be taking up and very keen to create our own workshop. Graham is very knowable and has a way of passing on his skills to even to complete novices as ourselves. We personally thank you and your wife for making us very welcome. We would recommend to anyone if you are thinking of taking this up as a hobby consider a days course with Graham, we are sure you will not be disappointed."

13 Feb 16'

Russ Coy reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"I have just spent the most enjoyable day learning wood turning with Graham at his well equipped workshop in Sway, something that I had always wanted to try my hand at. Graham taught me the basics of spindle and bowl turning with patience and just the right balance between demonstrating the correct technique and letting me get onto the lathe to try my hand. Graham provided constant feedback and was quick to gently point out and correct errors in my technique and provide advice, despite my slow but steady progress. During the day Graham covered the whole process from felling and selecting timber, through seasoning, tool selection and sharpening, lathe types and turning techniques. A convivial lunch, local sausages, plenty of tea and biscuits, great. I was extremely pleased with the bowl that I turned and the progress that I was able to make under Graham's tutelage and I would thoroughly recommend Graham's courses."

1 Feb 16'

Dennis Eldred reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day) (2 people)

"Had a most enjoyable day with Graham. He was informative, patient and answered all my questions. As i do not have a lathe of my own yet I started from the position of a complete novice. Graham advised me on suitable lathes and has since answered my e.mail questions for further in formation on purchasing a lathe. I recommend this course for new lathe turners and those wishing to improve their knowledge."

12 Jan 16'

Tony reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"My 11 year old son and i had a brilliant time at Graham's workshop. Graham keeps his teaching nice and simple and has a good balance between showing you how to do it and letting you do it yourself. We were both amazed how well we did and what we made. Would recommend a visit to Grahams workshop to anyone. Ps...good quality tea and biscuits too!!! (thanks Chris)"

17 Dec 15'

Nick and Sam reviewed: Wood turning tuition, New Forest, Hampshire (1 day, 1 person)

"Fantastic morning that my son (age 12) and I thoroughly enjoyed. Graham is not only knowledgable, he is a great teacher and we can away with fantastic pens and bowls. Graham and his wife Chris, are very hospitable and great company, making the whole experience fun."