Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

15 Apr 18'

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

"I have just arrived home after 6 days making a chair . A unique experience with a wonderful man. Having never worked with green wood before I have walked away with a beautiful chair and spent a great week with some interesting like minded people. Read all the reviews they are far more eloquent than me. I feel truly privileged and very proud of my chair!!"

15 Apr 18'

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

"This is a great course for anyone (and I mean anyone!) who has a desire to make their own chair. There is absolutely no experience necessary to complete this course and come home with a unique piece of furniture. Peter has a great depth of knowledge which he is happy to share. He guides you along the process from log to chair in a very relaxed manner, offering advice all the way. I spent a lovely week in great company, with lots of laughter and a desire to make more chairs!! Everyone helped each other out and we all came home very pleased with our work. I cannot recommend this course enough. If you are unsure, my advice would to be just go for it!!"

15 Apr 18'

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

"Have just returned home after a 6 day chair making course - and my chair is stunning. But so were the chairs of the other people on the course, and no two the same. The sense of camaraderie that Peter fostered on the course made the whole experience deeply satisfying. There were no tears, but much laughter - and to come home with a beautiful piece of hand made, unique, green wood furniture is deeply satisfying. I can thoroughly recommend the course to novices and experienced woodworkers, who will be taken on a journey from a log to a chair. Thanks again Peter for a great week."

18 Mar 18'

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

"Great course; and thoroughly recommend the nearby cottages with woodburning hot tubs!!"

14 Mar 18'

katie Mitchell reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse

"A really good day and coming home with a fully working shave horse too is a bonus. I'm already planning my next course with Peter ! He is patient and full of knowledge a great course and would highly recommend"

6 Mar 18'

Jean Harris reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"An excellent 2 days. I came away with a lot more knowledge than I arrived with and a 3 legged stool which is great to look at and completely practical to use. The teaching and the workshop tools were excellent."

9 Feb 18'

Malcolm B reviewed: Tool sharpening and maintenance

"After basic sharpening theory we were then shown equipment and strategies to use to enable a range of tools to be sharpened. I now feel confident to use the skills that I have been taught to sharpen various tools. Add to that the good company it was a very enjoyable and worthwhile day."

5 Feb 18'

Luke Sutton reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"This was a fantastic expirience and one I'd highly recommend. It was a real pleasure to spend a weekend learning from a true craftsman, and I have come away with a host of new skills, a beautiful table and some fantastic memories. Looking forward to booking my next course with Peter soon."

5 Feb 18'

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

"Brilliant weekend learning craftsmanship skills, building green wood furniture with hand tools. A holiday for busy minds to drop all distractions and focus on a physical and creative activity. Excellent, clear tuition, accessible to all. Highly recommend."

31 Jan 18'

Linda Wright reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Can’t thank Peter and David enough for an amazing introduction to Green Woodworking. Never in my wildest dreams did I really believe we would all be returning with 8 much loved and admired pieces of furniture but thanks to Peter’s patience and excellent teaching methods that’s exactly what happened. We all stayed at the lovely Corner Cottage, just a few yards away from the workshop, and had a weekend to remember. Can’t speak more highly of the course and am now wondering when I could squeeze in one of the five day courses!"

30 Jan 18'

Sue Vincent reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"As complete and utter novices with all things DIY we were a little nervous when we gamely agreed to attend Peter's two day course with a groups of friends. We needn't have feared; both Peter and Dave were unbelievable patient and caring - helping every step of the way and never once deeming a question too silly or irrelevent. We have had a fabulous weekend, full of laughter, fun and even learning a new skill. We would highly recommend the course and we are now the proud owners of two lovely walnut and birch footstools."

30 Jan 18'

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

"We went on a two day course with friends. A lovely way to learn a new skill, have some fun, relax and forget about the stresses of everyday life and spend time with friends. The course was very well run, in a friendly and informal way. Peter and David got the right balance between instruction and letting us have a go, and we all came home with furniture that we love and are proud of. Full of enthusiasm for our new skills and we would definitely recommend the course to anyone."

25 Jan 18'

David Cruise reviewed: Green wood chair making in Portugal

"Peter is a fabulous teacher. I have done a number of his courses and the idea of taking one in this location in Portugal strongly appeals. I Cannot rate Peter's courses more highly. He is an extremely knowledgeable craftsman, and his teaching is patient, good humoured and always encouraging."

23 Jan 18'

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

"A wonderful trip through the medium of green wood furniture making. There seems to be a lot to do in two days but with Peter's constant support and step by step explanation of the tools and processes, we all completed the course with finished pieces of furniture to be proud of. I must do another course, I'm sure that I could do better next time !"

21 Jan 18'

Rosie Oldham-Cooper reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"We did the introduction to green wood furniture making with Peter this weekend and we would highly recommend it. A great introduction, beautiful location and Peter is a fantastic and really friendly teacher. We have both come away with pieces of furniture we are proud of. Thank you Peter!"

21 Jan 18'

RIch Mears reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Great course with a laid back but informative teaching style and a well paced step my step journey through all the processes involved. Highly recommended."

27 Nov 17'

Simon Aston reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Really really good couple of days with Peter. Proper hands on course. No classroom stuff just a great style of teaching through years of experience. Peter puts you at ease with the tools and the processes from the word go. I now have a coffee table I'm extremely proud of. Enjoyed it so much I've just booked another course!"

24 Nov 17'

Louise Fisher reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I went on the introduction to greenwood course to make a small side table after my partner had been on several of Peters other courses and I have to say I absolutely loved it! Peter has a very calm way of teaching and really helps you to understand the wood, the tools and the way to form your idea into the material. From choosing your own raw, untreated, natural wood, to shaping and shaving the legs and tops, each stage brought new challenges, which Peter encourages you to find your own way to work around them (like when I cut into a leg too much!) I have no previous experience with woodwork and really enjoyed the hands on experience of creating my very own, totally unique piece of furniture, which I shall cherish for years! Although a fairly fast paced course (certainly don't think that you are in for a relaxing weekend!) no one was left behind and we all made beautiful items. I will most certainly be attending other courses in the future and I highly recommend Peter Lanyon for his beautiful creations."

24 Nov 17'

Lindsay Burstall reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"I really loved this course - and so did my husband who also attended. By the end of the weekend we had each produced a small table/bench of which we both feel really proud - and amazed also! I had no prior experience of woodworking but Peter has all the tools and shows you how to use them with patience and expertise. My favourite part was sitting outside fashioning legs for my table using the draw horse and draw knife. You can choose what sort of legs you want and what sort of top and Peter will offer advice so you end up with what you want. Everyone on the course produced their own unique piece - and they all looked great! I am pretty sure we will be back for another course."

5 Nov 17'

Simon Howard reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse

"My son and I attended Peter’s one day shavehorse course last weekend and we both thought it was a fantastic course. Peter was both knowledgeable and helpful and the workshop great. The surroundings were beautiful and the other participants both friendly and helpful. Many thanks Peter."

5 Nov 17'

Roger Thomson reviewed: Tool sharpening and maintenance

"Small numbers of students with group sessions and individual support, plus tool purchasing by Peter for students at cost price. Complete with complimentary tea, coffee and cake. A great day and much learned, with the offer of ongoing information and advice."

31 Oct 17'

SCOTT ANTHONY reviewed: Introduction to green wood furniture making - two days

"Very helpful, very imformative course in a relaxed atmosphere. Would really recommend this course."

26 Oct 17'

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

"A thoroughly enjoyable and instructive course and a bargain at the price. It has inspired me to make more green wood pieces at home and I'm very tempted to try the table course. Peter is a refreshing instructor with many years of experience to draw on. Beware, it's rather addictive and you'll find yourself perusing tool catalogues before you know."

15 Oct 17'

Mike Deane reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days)

"Peter is a superb craftsman who is happy to share his extensive knowledge and experience. Although I had done several courses with Peter before, I found this course challenging as I was making a fairly large dining room table, but I was very well supported throughout the design and making periods and added new skills to those previously learnt with Peter. We now have a table which looks great in its setting and with which my wife & I are very pleased."

15 Oct 17'

Stefan Swoboda reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days)

"The nine days at Peter's workshop where exceptional rewarding. I had the privilege to share this experience with my 14-year-old daughter, who made her own beautiful piece. It was challenging, fun and we learned so much, not only new woodworking skills but also about ourselves and about each other. Peter was the ideal teacher and coach for us, always ready to help and never dominant. His workshop with its outside space is just perfect to be creativ."