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Peter Lanyon Furniture

Contact name: Peter
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almost 11 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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Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon
6 days
Next date: 10th Mar 2025
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Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon
6 days
Next date: 19th May 2025
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Green Wood Furniture Making and Steam Bending - 3 Day Course in South Devon
3 days
Next date: 7th Feb 2025
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Green Wood Intensive - Professional Development Course for Woodworkers - Month Long Course in South Devon
8 hours
Next date: 30th Apr 2025
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Green Wood Tables Workshop at Lambside Farm, South Devon - Week 2 (3 Days)
3 days
Next date: 4th Nov 2024
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Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon
1 day
Next date: 6th Feb 2025
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Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon
2 days
Next date: 18th Jan 2025
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Introduction to Steam Bending - 2 Day Course in South Devon
2 days
Next date: 19th Feb 2025
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Steam Bending - 1 Day Course in South Devon
8 hours
Next date: 16th May 2025
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Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon
1 day
Next date: 21st Feb 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
18 Oct 24'

Sam Heyes reviewed: Introduction to Steam Bending - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Awesome couple of days with Peter, a wealth of knowledge. Loved how we were all free to be creative and put our ideas to the test. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to add to their skill set or just learn the world of steam bending and working with green timber. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Sam, great to meet you, I hope you can make good use of your new skills. Come again! "

5 Oct 24'

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

"This was an excellent course, I was able learn a great range of skills. There is a lot of work to get done in two days but Peter and Toby explain everything very clearly and I felt i had the time I needed to complete everything. It was really great to come away with a stool that I had made myself."

24 Jun 24'

Sam Bear reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"A brilliant course. I learned loads and had a really nice time. A wonderful way to spend a week. "

17 Jun 24'

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

"Peter’s Introduction to Green Woodworking course surpassed my expectations and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The participants (a lovely bunch) had a range of experience and skill levels but everybody came away with a unique, beautiful piece of furniture, feeling inspired and most importantly a huge grin on their face! I booked the course for myself and my Dad to do together as his birthday present. It was perfect as there were lots of opportunities to help each other whilst being able to focus on our own skills and projects. We’ve done lots of construction projects together before but this was by far the most special experience we’ve shared. Be prepared for quite a fast pace of learning and work, Peter and his excellent assistant Toby managed to squeeze a lot into two days. There was a lovely, relaxed and friendly atmosphere but we needed to push ourselves and focus to get the most out of it. We felt like this made it all the more rewarding in the end though, and necessary to achieve something we are really proud of. Thank you Peter and Toby (and Stefan the work experience student!) for an incredible couple of days. We’re already talking about returning one day!"

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