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Peter Lanyon Furniture

Contact name: Peter
68
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about 12 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Peter Lanyon trained as a furniture maker at Rycotewood College in 1995, before going on to complete an MA with distinction in Furniture Design and Technology. He is a trained secondary school teacher, and has been teaching in many different guises for 2 decades. His current furniture practice sees him combining green woodworking techniques with his interest in design, and his skills in fine furniture making. He enjoys passing on these skills and passions through his courses.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Children's Lamp Making Workshop -Half Day Woodworking Course in South Devon
4¼ hours
Next date: 17th Jan 2026
(1)
£75.00
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Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon
6 days
Next date: 15th Jun 2026
(42)
£640.00
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Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon
6 days
Next date: 13th Jul 2026
(27)
£720.00
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Green Wood Furniture Making and Steam Bending - 3 Day Course in South Devon
3 days
Next date: 6th Mar 2026
(2)
£420.00
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Green Wood Intensive - Professional Development Course for Woodworkers - Month Long Course in South Devon
8 hours
Next date: 13th Apr 2026
(1)
£2,500.00
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Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)
6 days
Next date: 18th May 2026
(8)
£1,050.00
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Green Wood Tables Workshop at Lambside Farm, South Devon - Week 2 (3 Days)
3 days
Next date: 24th Oct 2026
£525.00
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Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon
1 day
Next date: 12th Mar 2026
(12)
£195.00
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Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon
2 days
Next date: 24th Jan 2026
(196)
£245.00
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Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon
1 day
Next date: 13th Mar 2026
(14)
£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
12 Nov 25'

Richard Wheelans reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Amazing expirience!! Peter and Toby were great teachers and kept an eye on us and helped when needed. The workshop is a perfect place for course with all the tools we needed. Will be doing other courses and use my new skills at home. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Richard, Great to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you again soon, Peter"

10 Nov 25'

Roma reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course - despite having no significant prior experience in woodwork, I was able to take a length of a tree trunk, learn new skills and create something that is a lovely piece of furniture. Peter and Toby were good tutors who created a friendly atmosphere and shepherded us to learn and at a measured pace. The setting of the workshop in a gentle Devon valley in autumn, just made it perfect and a joy."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you Roma, we both enjoyed meeting and working with you and your sister, Very best wishes, Peter"

9 Nov 25'

Lou D reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I treated myself to this course as something to look forward to in autumn. It did not disappoint! I had done some framebuilding before, but have never worked with green woodworking tools, and using a shave horse was completely new. The group was small, and people were lovely - perhaps there’s something about folk who are drawn to working with wood 😀. We worked outside on day 1, working together to process a fresh ash log into what would become legs on our various creations. Following the whole process from log to finished item was brilliant. After making our legs, we chose a piece of timber for our table or stool. It was interesting learning about the different woods, and choosing a piece that would give character to our work. Day 2 was so wet, but we were cosy and happy working inside the barn with its many work spaces and wood burner. Peter demonstrated each process before we got stuck in, ably supported by Toby, who helped us all over the two days. I was amazed at what we all managed to achieve in just 2 days. All we have to do now is apply finish to our pieces. I am delighted to have a shaped ash stool that’s the perfect height for practising my guitar. Thank you to Peter and Toby for their knowledge, patience, encouragement and gentle manner, and to all the lovely people on the course who also made it so enjoyable. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you Lou, it was a real pleasure to meet you..Glad you enjoyed the course, and I hope our paths will cross again. "

9 Nov 25'

Rich Lawrence reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)

"Amazing course. Peter and Toby are brilliant tutors. They genuinely enjoy teaching people their craft. I have been on many courses all around the country doing a range of woodworking projects and can say Peter’s course was the best I’ve been on. I really like their relaxed and confidence inspiring approach, everybody on the course produced a stunning table. Can’t recommend this highly enough."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Rich, it was an absolute pleasure having you around. I think we're all jealous of your table! Hopefully see you again one day. "

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