Turning Hare Woodcraft reviews

5 Oct 19'

Nathan reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"My brother and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend with Bob and Steve. Lovely setting, delicious food and helpful and friendly instructors. We learnt a lot about the properties of wood and the tools needed to work it. As an introduction to green woodwork it's excellent, but there is always something new to learn even if you have some previous experience. Me and my brother will be making a shavehorse and building more stools soon!"

16 Jun 19'

Rory reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"I really enjoyed the stool making course with Turning Hare Woodcraft. Steve and Bob were both excellant and patient tutors too. Highly recommended."

12 Jun 19'

Matt reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"What a weekend! A superb two days learning, crafting and finishing a unique piece of furniture (which you can actually sit on!). Bob and Steve were note only personable and approachable, but had a sense of humour and an obvious enthusiasm for what the weekend held. A superb spread was put on for lunch both days, as well as having a biccie tin to hand should anyone need a little something! Hugely recommended, great chaps, great company was had with likeminded people, I am confident that any Turning Hare woodcraft course would be a present like no other - so treat a loved one, or yourself! You won't regret it."

9 Jun 19'

Rob Edlin reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"A great weekend and experience with lovely people and came away with my own stool that I had made with the guidance and help from enthusiastic and knowledgeable people - would recommend to anyone locally, down on holiday or as a fantastic gift idea"

20 May 19'

Robin Felton reviewed: Spoon carving - a one day course in North Cornwall

"The most enjoyable and rewarding day I have had for a long time. The instruction was excellent from knowledgeable and skilled trainers who were patient and supportive throughout the day. I would recommend this day to anyone interested in learning this fantastic skill."

23 Jun 18'

James Buffery reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"I came down to Cornwall keen to learn a lot and build some skills that I could use in my own time and I was not disappointed!! Steve and Bob have a wealth of experience between them plus plenty of resource at their (and my) disposal. The course started with a very interesting insight into the biology of wood followed by learning and practising a series of techniques that enable you to build a stool, all of which would be transferable to other projects. We used a variety of tools and we're told all about their general uses as well as alternatives for the same objective. The physical take away from the weekend was the stool itself but for me, the real value of this course is the knowledge and practical experience that will stay with you indefinitely. They've created a great environment to work in and there is a lot to see in the surrounding area if you're planning on making a holiday out of it (I was staying on the coast, under half an hour away). Great company and even better food!!"

21 May 18'

Jan Hulme reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"I think Frank, my husband thought I'd gone mad when I gave him a two day course to make a stool as a Christmas present! After two days spent with Steve and Bob, not forgetting Claire's delicious lunches, we are very proud of our rustic stools. Go and challenge yourselves, you'll have a great time!"

6 May 18'

Mike Reed reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"Thoroughly enjoyed this! Lovely people, great food, idyllic setting and great fun. Very satisfying going from a chunk of recently felled tree to a piece of furniture. Very therapeutic too - hardly thought about the outside world for the entirety of the weekend :-)"

3 May 18'

Charlton Rob reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"This was a really good day and such an excellent setting in the woods. The tutors were very good and able to impart plenty of knowledge and help. It was great fun making something by hand and using different tools. I would recommend this course to anyone and you are all capable of making something. My lovely stool will be very useful in my shepherds hut and just the thing. A great couple of days."

15 Apr 18'

Helen reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"A mini holiday in Cornwall and learning a new craft what could be better. I hadn’t even used a saw before so I was slightly concerned that two days transforming a log into a stool was beyond my abilities. Steve and Bob taught you everything you needed to know, supported and reassured and I was truly proud of my stool especially when I sat on it and it a) didn’t wobble and b) didn’t break. Nothing quite like it. Book yourself on now and you will have a fun weekend and achieve more than you would think possible. Great food too and if you’re lucky you’ll try their homemade apple juice and cider. Both are great. Having a stool that you’ve made to take home, priceless."

16 Mar 18'

Hilary reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"I wasn't sure about doing this as I hadn't had any previous wood working experience, but I loved my two days. It was so peaceful and I love my new stool. I was really proud of making it . Steve and Bob were really good teachers. Hilary V. Cornwall"

16 Mar 18'

Rob R reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"I loved this course! I'd only done woodwork with power tools before and I can't believe how much I enjoyed letting my tape measure and my inner control freak go! Rob R - Bristol"

16 Mar 18'

Emily, Exeter reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"Cannot recommend it highly enough! Bob and Steve are both so knowledgeable and such great teachers, that after a weekend that was thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable, I'd both learnt a lot and made a stool that I am genuinely proud of. They really went the extra mile to make sure everyone on the course came out with a unique piece of furniture that they loved. PS. If you want to make even more of a holiday of it, there’s a gorgeous Shepherd's Hut on site that you can book to stay in. Also highly recommended! Emily, Exeter"

7 Oct 17'

Constance reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"Great fun, great group of people, expert advice and great range of tools we learnt to use. Love my stool, can't believe I managed to make it in two days and with no blisters. Have been recommending this course to all my friends as a great break from everyday life in a lovely setting."

29 Jul 17'

Emma reviewed: Introduction to green woodworking - make a stool or small table

"Didn't know I'd be able to do it but it was great! Fresh air, great food and came home with my rustic stool which has pride of place in my kitchen. Highly recommend if you want to get away from the rat race for a couple of days."