Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

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"

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"

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. "

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. "

Patrick Cadell reviewed: Green Wood Furniture Making and Steam Bending - 3 Day Course in South Devon

"A very enjoyable and inspiring course. I already had some experience of green woodwork but acquired much more experience and also some expertise with first class coaching and support from Peter and Toby. I could not be happier with the stool I produced on the course. Peter and Toby went above and beyond in helping me correctly sharpen an antique drawknife that I had brought and demonstrating to me then talking me through how to steer a split back to the centre when splitting green wood. I would certainly recommend and will very likely come back myself for another course."

Charlie reviewed: Green Wood Intensive - Professional Development Course for Woodworkers - Month Long Course in South Devon

"I had an amazing month on Peter's Green Wood intensive course and learnt so much. Peter and Toby are very knowledgeable about all aspects of woodwork and create a great atmosphere for all course participants. They patiently help students bring their ideas and creations to life. I'd highly recommend this course in this beautiful part of Devon."

Mike reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"The one month professional development course is perhaps the best thing I have done since studying arboriculture in the 90’s! Peters woodworking knowledge is endless, it just keeps coming. Seeing him in his element during the creative seating course was incredible. How he understands everyone's concept at the start and guides them through the various stages to achieve the result is mind boggling, just watch the video on Instagram!! Such a lovely place to learn, it’s as rural as it gets. Thanks Peter and Toby, I will defo be back…..one month's not enough!!"

Charlie reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"I had an amazing month on Peter's Green Wood intensive course and learnt so much. Peter and Toby are very knowledgeable about all aspects of woodwork and create a great atmosphere for course participants. They patiently guide and cater to all levels of ability, helping to bring ideas and creations to life. I'd highly recommend any of their courses in this beautiful part of Devon to anybody"

Richard reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"I loved this course & am really pleased with the bench that I made. It was amazing how Peter was able to guide each of us despite us making such different things. I have been on a two day course previously but never put a back, arm or rails on anything before. Good atmosphere & constructive. We had a couple of barbecues too& even managed to squeeze in a bit of spoon carving. Highly recommend."

Fio Adamson reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"I really enjoyed the course. Peter has enormous patience with skilled woodworkers and those less experienced alike. He helped me to revise the design I had come with to be more practical and I came away with something lovely I could be proud of. There was help, support and guidance every step of the way but I still felt that I had contributed my own work and learnt a great deal from the process. Peter and his apprentice helped the participants to create a supportive atmosphere in the workshop."

Jo Salter reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"This is a brilliant course and I love my chair! It is a busy week of the learning techniques and subtleties that can only be passed on by one with experience which Peter and Toby have in abundance. I enjoyed every minute of it!"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Jo, great to meet you. Hopefully see you soon!"

Lucy Parker reviewed: Children's Lamp Making Workshop -Half Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"My 11 year old and I spent a wonderful afternoon with Peter and Becky creating beautiful lamps. All of the children on the course were involved at every stage of the process and were trusted to use the woodworking tools supplied, prepare all the materials and then assemble the finished lamp. It was inspirational to see their skills and confidence grow."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you Lucy, lovely to see you again and spend some time with A. I hope you are both very pleased with the lamps you made. "

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

"My wife bought this course for my son and I for Christmas. A sort of bonding thing. It was certainly that and so much more. Can't believe that I came away with a really nice three legged stool and my son a low table, completed in two days!! Peter and Toby, his understudy, provided expert and friendly guidance whilst keeping us on track. Great location, workshop, tools and company. A very rewarding and worthwhile two days. Inspired to adapt my workshop at home and do more."

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

"This is something I've been wanting to try ages and this course provided the perfect starting point. Peter and Toby were very knowledgeable and encouraging and their guidance combined with access to a wide range of top quality tools and materials meant we all left with unique pieces we could all be proud of (even complete beginners like me!)"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Henry, a pleasure to meet you. "

Nicola Montagu reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"This my third course with Peter Lanyon. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt lots. I brought lots of tools with me, but was interesting to see the different tools other people had brought.as well. "

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

"What a great introduction into the possibilities of greenwood and what you can do with a excellent tuition. Peter and Toby were great, guiding us through the process......from log to table! Would thoroughly recommend. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Simon, great to meet you. I look forward to seeing you again sometime."

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

"Brilliant introduction to green woodworking. Peter and his assistant Toby are extremely skilled and knowledgeable; both are very approachable and give superb instruction, encouragement and support. I highly recommend this course if you are looking to acquire a grounding in green woodworking or just wanting to try out something new with a lovely end product. I 'm already looking forward to next course in a couple of weeks."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you, Mark. A real pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you on the shave-horse course. "

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

"Great experience . Friendly and accommodating of different skill levels , but well paced . Ggood tools and materials and Peter and Toby were instructive and supportive. I am enjoying my stool and feel I have come away with the skills to make another one soon. Highly recommended. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks John, great having you along!"

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! "

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."

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. "

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!"

Grant reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"Completed the 6 day seating course. Hadn’t worked with green wood before and loved it. Was good craic with Peter, Toby and the group, would definitely look into doing another course. Also came away with a lovely bench and new skills. "

Andy Haytread reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"A pleasure to meet Peter and to do the course. Simple and straightforward tuition/instructions, came home with a completed folding shave horse, and learned lots of other stuff along the way. If you need a shave horse, or any other green wood-working skills, go see Peter"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Andy, a real pleasure to meet you. I'm sure our paths will cross again. "

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

"I was on this course with Helen and Ron and agree wholeheartedly with everything they have said. I was worried about using the shave horse and the draw knife but after a demonstration and a bit of practice, absolutely loved it. Each of the woodworking tools took a bit of getting used to, but once you got the hang of it, it was easy. I made a sturdy footstool out of Chestnut, which I believe will last for many years outside, under my veranda. I did this course as I wanted to see if I would be able to do the longer 6 day Creative Seating course. Now I feel confident to try. Looking forward to coming back in April."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Penny, I look forward to seeing you in April! "