Green Ash Chairs

Contact name: Peter Young

5
Total bookings

Rating

(18)

over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

In 2015 I retired from running a study/retreat centre in the Scottish Borders. This had been a full-time involvement over many years, including working on its 100 acres of woodland. After moving to Edinburgh I still wanted to spend time in green spaces and trees. A friend kindly agreed to let me teach greenwood courses in his woodlands near Broughton.

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Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

17 Aug 24'

Fraser Henderson reviewed: Make a spindle-back chair

"Fantastic weeks course. Not only made a chair but learnt so many skills I can use again. Peters really is the best teacher, the location is so tranquil so I dont know how he could improve the course, it has everything and more than I was expecting. "

Green Ash Chairs responded:

"Thanks Fraser, so glad you enjoyed the course!"

15 Aug 24'

Fiona C reviewed: Make a spindle-back chair

"What a wonderful 5 days! Peter is a natural tutor. The small group allowed Peter to provide 1-2-1 guidance as and when necessary. I am absolutely delighted to come away with a finished chair! The course is set-up in a lovely location with ample parking at the bottom of the track. Tea/coffee and lunch were included. I would highly recommend this green woodworking course as a lovely break to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life! Thank you, Peter, for a wonderful week! "

Green Ash Chairs responded:

"Thanks Fiona, it was a great week and I’m happy you enjoyed it! And a nice result 👍"

14 Aug 24'

Sheila reviewed: Make a spindle-back chair

"This course more than lived up to what I could have expected. With Peter’s supervision and assistance, I was able to take home a chair after 5 days. I still wonder at what we started with and my mind boggles at the intricacies of bringing all the components together. I am calling it “precision chairgineering” 😊! The lunches were delicious and the sweet treats at tea breaks were very much appreciated too, all in a disused quarry which provided a natural and peaceful setting - far from the madding crowd! I can’t think of many better ways to spend a week. "

Green Ash Chairs responded:

"Thanks Sheila, glad you enjoyed the course and took away a beautiful chair. I hope it serves you well!"

24 Sep 21'

Ray Baird reviewed: Make a spindle-back chair

"A fantastic course run by a very knowledgeable gentleman. Learnt lots of new skills, Peter is very patient and friendly. I would highly recommend anyone to try this course. Also the lunches provided were excellent."