Pren

Contact name: Les Symonds

122
Total bookings

Rating

(53)

about 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With a career in adult education, Les combines his love of teaching with his love of woodturning. Add this to the beautiful location of Bala, in the Snowdonia National Park and you have the ideal setting for your tuition.

Courses, kits & gifts

Platinum student award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

Next date: 6th Jun 2023

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(7)

£85.00

Platinum student award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course for 2 students

Next date: 6th Jun 2023

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£150.00

Platinum student award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

Next date: 6th Jun 2023

1 place left

(42)

£175.00

Platinum student award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

Next date: 6th Jun 2023

1 place left

(4)

£290.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

22 Mar 23'

Nett reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

"What an excellent course. Les is such a skilled teacher and a lovely person. Between the two of us, my partner and I made a candlestick, pine tree and bangle. All of them just perfect. Can't believe we made such wonderful pieces in one day. Thank you so much Les. I can't recommend you enough. Fantastic"

Pren responded:

" Thank you Nett...I thoroughly enjoyed our day and am pleased that you were able to make pieces that you liked so much. Kind regards, Les. p.s. ... I hope your cold gets better soon."

15 Mar 23'

Peter cartwright reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"Can’t say enough about this experience, my husband left inspired. The course was not rushed, he felt he really was inspired to continue with the woodwork . Les is an incredible teacher, the environment was calm, the course I rushed and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks Les. "

Pren responded:

" You're very welcome and I'm always pleased when a student is inspired to continue woodturning."

11 Mar 23'

Tom & Tim Gully reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"Really good. My 9 year old son did it, and it completely lived up to his expectations. Really good pace, kept us both engaged throughout. Very knowledgeable teacher, who pitched the level just right. Tom was delighted to come away with all his creations. He took his bowl to school to show everyone. "

Pren responded:

" Thanks for the review, Tim. Tom was a delight to work with and it was so pleasant to see such enthusiasm in one so young."

9 Mar 23'

Howell Evans reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"It was my first time wood turning and I was a little apprehensive but from the moment I met Les I felt totally at ease. His method of teaching is that of being a friend more than a teacher. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of wood turning and, after a brief safety instruction, he got straight into making my very first bowl which turned out beautifully. He taught me so much and I will definitely be going back after practising what I was taught. If you need help and advice, Les is the best around."

Pren responded:

" Thanks for the review, Howell. You'll always be welcome to return - we had a good, productive day"