Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

3 Jan 14'

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

"This course was truly awe-inspiring. Peter's depth and breadth of knowledge within the fields of green woodwork and furniture making is unsurpassed. He has a solution and workaround for any and every eventuality working with such a naturally unpredictable material as green wood. Having done only a small amount of green woodwork before and no furniture making I found the course to be really accessible and great fun. This is all down to Peter's attentive and natural teaching style. It's like catching up with an old friend (and you get to take a chair home!) I have the bug. And have since made my own shave horse so I can continue building on the skills learnt on the course."

3 Jan 14'

martyn ellison reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Boost your confidence and have fun at the same time. Peters relaxed and informative style of teaching green woodworking is both enjoyable and rewarding. On the 2 day course that I attended, Peter guided us through the process of choosing our wood, shaping it, and constructing it into wonderful green wood furniture. A great course which I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning about green woodworking and developing a new skill."

2 Jan 14'

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

"As a complete novice at woodworking this course was absolutely brilliant, Peters relaxed and supportive teaching style had me using both traditional and power tools (eek!) with confidence. The small side table I produced is absolutely beautiful. Peter really took the time to get to know everyone on the course and to really think about what our individual needs were. He tailored his teaching to our previous experiences (which were varied) perfectly. He has inspired me to get my own tools and develop my woodworking further. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn some woodworking skills. Even if you are a beginner, don't be scared, jump straight in with Peter, you couldn't ask for a better start."

2 Jan 14'

Joa Grower reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Although I am one of the workers at Growers Organics I took time out from working one weekend last year and attended the 'Introduction to Green woodwork' course and had a lovely time spending time with the students and even I mananged to produce (even though I say it myself) a preatty good 4 legged stool. Thanks Peter for your patience!"

2 Jan 14'

Javed Mir reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I did an "Introduction To Green Woodworking" course with Peter at Growers Organic. It really was fantastic, as well as learning a whole range of skills, and spending the weekend with a great bunch of people, I made and finished a beautiful stool. Peter was a great teacher, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace, with humour, kindness and patience.. I was amazed at how we all as a group were able to produce such a beautiful collection of stools and tables, even people with no previous woodworking experience ! I really couldn't recommend this course enought, it has given me the knowledge and skills to continue Green Woodworking on my own. Am looking forward to joining Peter next year for more of the same."

1 Jan 14'

Andy Wells reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I've been to two of Peter's courses now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I've thoroughly enjoyed the process and the finished articles and much of this has been down to Peter's sensitivity and responsiveness, being willing to be flexible and adapt the courses to the sometimes challenging and awkward wishes of course participants like myself. He was always happy to go the extra mile to enable individuals to achieve their desired finished article and his knowledge, skill, professionalism and manner would be difficult to match."

1 Jan 14'

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

"Brilliant course! Excellent tuition and company. I was so pleased with my beautiful stool that I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. She loves it. I went on the course with some friends and we had such a good weekend. Creative, productive and fun. Highly recommended."

1 Jan 14'

Nigel Gross reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I attended this course last year. I surprised myself by coming away with a really beautiful table. Peter has a lovely style of teaching, a dry sense of humor and great attention to detail. What I particularly liked about the course is his eye for the design of the piece - he shares his thoughts but leaves you free to make your own choices. The tools were great and we used superb materials from the local area. I learnt so much and have since made myself a shave horse, and intend to go on his chair course this year."

18 Nov 13'

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

"I attended one of Peter's 'Introduction to Green Woodworking' courses at Growers Organics earlier in the year. I had a fabulous time learning some of the techniques needed to work with un-seasoned wood. Peter is a very friendly, gentle teacher with the patience of a saint. He made all of us feel relaxed and free to work at our own speed, learning the best ways to use the tools provided as we went. No question was deemed to silly or basic and we all felt comfortable to ask for his advice when we wanted to. I made a beautiful side table, which has pride if place in my home now, and is a daily reminder of the fun time I spent at Growers. I met some lovely people who were fellow students for the weekend. Jo and Charlie who run Growers Organics were wonderfully hospitable too and were a Joy to get to know. All in all I can wholeheartedly recommend that anyone who is in two minds as to whether to sign up for a course or not, to go for it. You will not regret it. You will come away with New friends and great inspiration. A great course, thank you Peter."