Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

15 Oct 15'

Heather Moon reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I absolutely loved this course! With absolutely no skills or experience with any woodwork or tools, there is no one more shocked than me to find I have a beautiful table that fits perfectly in my living room! There is a great balance between supportive guidance, and encouragement to take ownership and work your own project. Therefore people with more background than I had also seemed fulfilled and challenged to the right degree. In addition, it seemed like we all supported each other, which made for a very social experience. A really enjoyable weekend indeed - big thanks to Peter and Cath."

15 Oct 15'

Paul Bloxham reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I attended Peters two day introduction course last weekend and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone with an interest in wood. Peter has a relaxed teaching style which worked tremendously well with a group of inexperienced green woodworkers and enabled all of the participants to leave having made something to be be proud of. The two days were very hands on with a good group dynamic and on top of it all in a lovely part of the world."

15 Oct 15'

Lorna Thomas reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I've just been on the weekend introduction to green wood furniture and have come away with a small table that I am incredibly proud to say I made myself! It was a busy, but highly creative weekend and there is something genuinely relaxing about working with wood. There was a nice social dynamic too with the other people on the course. Most highly recommended. I am very tempted to go back for more."

14 Oct 15'

Doug reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"The course was a great practical intro - we were splitting wood within the first half hour and Peter was always on hand with useful advice and tips. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed and it was suprising how quickly I felt at home with the techniques under Peters guidance. All ten of us came away with new skills and something we were proud to have made."

22 Jul 15'

Jane reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and we're very pleased with the pair of tables we made now standing proudly in our living room."

9 Jul 15'

Bryan reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"One of the best weekends ever!"

5 Jul 15'

John Sweeney reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"A fascinating week. Peter helped us all the way from mad idea to finished chair with his brilliant skill and craft. The tools and facilities were great. I would very much like to continue with the skills Peter taught me and he has e-mailed a list of the tools and techniques to help with that. The bench got some great reviews by friends and family so much so that I've got 2 commissions already!"

5 Jul 15'

John Sweeney reviewed: Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

"What a wonderful week! Peter's experience and knowledge as a craftsman were a privilege to work with. The location in south Devon is fantastic and very picturesque. I'm so happy with the chair and the course has inspired many more ideas and more chairs to make. I highly recommend the course, the tools were also great."

2 Jul 15'

David Lee reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"A very good course as a introduction to green wood working. The two day course is busy and fairly full on. You are able to make and complete a simple stool or small table and take it away with you. Peter is available with as much support as you need. What ever your experience of other areas of woodworking you would find this course worthwhile and useful."

1 Jul 15'

Jo Jenkins reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"We had a great weekend on this course. I have never done wood work of any kind before, and as a complete beginner found that Peter and his helper Dave were patient teachers. I surprised myself by coming away with a green wood stool that I am proud of, and isn't wonky! It was brilliant to get away from the rat race, (no mobile signal) and create something beautiful. If you are in any doubt about choosing this course, all I can say is ' do it!'"

13 Jun 15'

Karin reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"How on earth can I turn this green log into a chair for my dining room? Worries that were forgotten as soon as Peter started with his instructions. He is an excellent teacher and emphasizes in design. With every day I gained more confidence in using the tools and I went home with a really light chair. Thanks to the steam bent elements for the back it is very comfortable, too. His workshop lies in a picture-postcard part of Devon, where only cows and birds interrupt the peace and quiet. The facilities for working inside and outside are excellent. I come back – no question.K"

26 May 15'

Dave Curno reviewed: Green wood creative seating course (6 Days)

"What a great course, so much learnt about green woodworking and the techniques needed to build a wide variety of furniture. At the start of the week the idea of producing a piece of furniture can seem daunting but Peter encourages and guides you in the right direction in his own unassuming manner. The tools and instruction are top quality and by the end of the six days you will have created a unique seat of your very own. Anyone can do this course and will find it relaxing, absorbing and totally satisfying. Very highly recommended."

5 May 15'

Ian Whitehead reviewed: Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

"What a week! I came to this course pretty much as a novice on the shave horse, having had a great day, also with Peter, producing my own shave horse. The course gave me the flexibility to produce the chair that I wanted, not only in terms of design but also wood selection. Peter's expert guidance and support throughout the week enabled me to craft a chair with character, encouraging me to go on and make more at home."

4 May 15'

Dan reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"A fantastic 2 day course from which you walk away with your very own stool or small table. The days are quite fast paced in order to fit it all in but Peter is brilliant at explaining each step and giving an understanding of how wood behaves. The number of people on the course is just right. Highly recommended."

28 Apr 15'

David Cutting reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I thoroughly recommend the two-day introductory course to green wood working. Peter explains each stage very lucidly and is very supportive throughout and the course is well paced so you have time to learn the different techniques as you work through each stage of the process. The whole experience is great fun and the weekend is both informal and very productive. Everyone finishes up with a lovely piece of furniture that is entirely their own making."

27 Apr 15'

Mark Maunsell-Thomas reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Great couple of days. Peter is patient and managed to support all of us with the intricacies of making our own stool. He guided us through each step meticulously and made the process seem relatively easy... A lot to cover in two days but everyone went home with a piece to be proud of which should last years. I'll be back for more! Thanks Peter."

20 Apr 15'

Anne reviewed: Green wood chair making - 6 day woodworking course in Devon

"A really good week starting with logs and ending up with a unique functional chair! Peter's calm patience made it possible. All new ways of working- very hard work but at the same time removed from every day life so releasing and relaxing, leaving a feeling of being more in touch with life. Highly recommended."

20 Mar 15'

Rachel reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"This is the second course I have attended with Peter and I will certainly be back again. Everyone on the course produced beautiful pieces of furniture to take away with them and had gained a number of new skills along the way. Working with wood in this way is completely rewarding and engrossing, the location of the workshop is beautiful and the opportunity to work outside in good weather made it even better. As before I would recommend attending one of Peter's courses to everyone whatever your level of experience."

11 Mar 15'

Emily reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"What an amazing two days with the brilliant Peter and Jarve on the introductory course. I made a stool from cherry and sycamore and it was incredible. I was amazed at how you could turn a wet tree into a beautiful piece of furniture in just two days. Thanks to Peters clear and calm instruction and obvious vast knowledge of green wood working enabled everyone to create beautiful furniture irrespective of people's experience and abilities. I will be coming for more courses and investing in some hand tools, and having ago at making my own shave horse! Thank you Peter and Jarve."

10 Mar 15'

Nick Pendleton reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Just attended Peter's 2 day introductory course, with no previous experience. Loved the authentic production environment. I made a rustic stool using sweet chestnut and oak, could not believe the beautiful authentic result. My family were amazed. Enjoyed starting from scatch with a chestnut branch converted to the wooden legs using a variety of traditional tools. Peter took time to demonstrate the different fabrication stages and was supportive and attentive throughout, ably assisted by Jarve, his trusty volunteer. I am hooked!"

10 Mar 15'

Dave Parker reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Just attended the 2 day Introduction To Green Woodworking Course (March 2015) and it was brilliant. I've never done anything like this before and I couldn't believe what I achieved in the two days. Peter Lanyon enthuses you with his own passion for green woodworking and his teaching style is hands on with lots of support and coaching. I made a three legged stool from cherry and sycamore and I think it's truly beautiful, I can't believe I made it. I learned about different kinds of wood, used loads of tools I'd never seen before and feel quite inspired by the whole experience."

9 Mar 15'

Ali Rutherford reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Just spent two excellent days with Peter Lanyon, learning how to make a stool out of green wood. I would recommend this to anyone from complete beginners to those who have lots of experience. It was wonderful to be able to spend time making something me, under expert supervision. We all came away with a beautiful piece of furniture and you would not have believed it possible for all of us to create something so professional looking. I was jealous of everyone's work! Peter and Jav encouraged, corrected and guided us all into achieving great things. I will certainly be back and feel inspired to do more. Thank you very much."

10 Feb 15'

Tim Poate reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Superb course. Great workshop with plenty of tools to try out and get used. Excellent support and advice on all aspects of woodwork. Friendly and welcoming style, very relaxed. I look forward to future courses."

6 Feb 15'

Mike reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"An excellent course in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Peter and Jav were very generous with their extensive knowledge and experience. Thank you - I will be back for the Chair Making course."

5 Feb 15'

Terry Speyer reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Had a fabulous weekend learning a lot about Greenwood working. Peter is so obviously knowledgeable and so easy to approach and ask information of. Wide availability of tools to use and due to the process, on delay in completing the project. I thought I was not going to finish my stool but realised that the other course members were behind in other ways!"

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