Spoon carving course (1 day)

Sarah Smith reviewed: Evening of spoon carving

"The evening learning to carve a wooden spoon was great. Dave was enthusiastic, patient and clear. This was a great introduction to the skill and the tools. I will be getting some tools to continue carving. "

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Sarah, thank you very much for your review. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the course and even more so that you plan to carry on carving. Enjoy!"

Paul reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"Thank you to David for a wonderful day of spoon carving. I was bought this as a Christmas present and got much more out of it than I had expected. It was well paced throughout the day, therapeutic, educational and creative. Having a small group (6) meant that David was able to give each of us instructional time as well as allowing for our own creativity to expand. The setting in the middle of oak woodlands was meditative, and the lunch provided was simple and exceptional. I would love to do more and plan to get the necessary tools."

Samantha O'Shaughnessy reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"A really enjoyable and relaxing way to learn a new skill. David was very knowledgeable and made allowances for my lack of spatial awareness! The lunch provided was amazing too. I would absolutely recommend this course for anyone looking to try something different."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thanks for the review, Sam. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the course!"

Berrian and Tom reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"The whole experience was fantastic! Dave was an outstanding teacher with a very calm presence and obviously enjoyed his work which translated well to our experience. The course was very informative and enjoyable giving us the basic skills to go and wood carve at home. Also Dave cooked a very nutritious and delicious meal. Would definitely recommend."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Berrian and Tom. I'm glad you had a good day and well done on your lovely spoons (and butter knife Tom). All the best, David "

Paul Nutt reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"Spoon carving was something I had never thought of doing! My wife had booked me onto the course as a surprise gift, and I approached it with a little apprehension. I need not have worried. The course was meticulously planned in small manageable steps. David’s attention to safety was constant throughout, and his explanations, demonstrations and continual support ensured both enjoyment and progress….. and a successful outcome. I fully intend to carry on. Many thanks."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Paul. Thank you very much for your review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the course and delighted that you plan to carry on carving!"

Glynne Morgan reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"The course exceeded my expectations & was superbly delivered by David. Having not performed anything anything like this before we were guided through the carving process in a supportive manner. It catered for all experiences of those attending. David evidently is a mine of experience & I could have listened to him for hours! The food was exceptional matching that of some top restaurants! I hope to continue with some carving but not sure what yet! Will need a link to some tools. Thank you David. "

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thank you so much Glynne. Really pleased you enjoyed yourself, it was great to meet you. Happy carving!"

Elaine reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"What a wonderful course. David is an excellent tutor, explaining things well and guiding us all through the stages of spoon whittling. He has a great depth of knowledge and showed great patience as he taught us all the skills required to carve out own spoons. The atmosphere at the studio in the woods was peaceful and relaxed, surrounded by birdsong, as we all focused on our wood, axes and knives. He also provided a delicious meal, which was much appreciated. A truly enriching experience. Thank you"

Carol Greenhalgh reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"A wonderful day with David on the spoon carving course, lovely relaxed atmosphere, clear and understandable instructions. Will be buying some tools to finish my spoon and practice some more."

Tracey reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"I was lucky enough to be taught by David for a day at a beautiful workshop in a woodland setting in the art of spoon making. A beautiful learning experience with a very yummy lunch too. i also got to take a spoon home ,one i hand crafted myself. A very pleasurable day with a tutor who has a wonderful teaching style. o"

Rhian Browning reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"The only thing that would improve this course is if it went on for another couple of hours - I didn't want to go home! David is very welcoming and an excellent instructor, explaining everything clearly and making sure everyone was working safely and in the most effective way. There were only four of us so we got plenty of support and it was a pleasure to spend the day with such friendly and interesting people (thank you G, J and M). The workshop is in a sheltered clearing in beautiful woodland, and there was sunshine, birdsong and bluebells as an added bonus. There's also delicious food, excellent coffee and home made cake. My spoon is still a bit rustic but I'm intending to buy some tools and carry on carving because I enjoyed the whole experience so much. If you're considering this course, I would recommend it without any reservation; I'm certain you won't be disappointed."

Marc Elsley reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"I have a small amount of experience making green wood spoons but still came away learning loads from David. David is knowledgeable, passionate and calm and obviously knows what he is talking about, importantly he can also transmit this to a range of students, I would definitely recommend this course."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Thanks Marc, I'm really pleased you enjoyed the day carving. Thanks again, David"

Yasmin Barlow reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"This was a wonderful way to spend a day! Being able to concentrate on learning a new skill in such lovely surroundings was mindfulness at its best. David is a very patient teacher who was able to guide us skilfully to improve whilst still making encouraging comments. There was a lovely pace to the day and the delicious snacks and lunch were much appreciated. David went through the safety measures carefully but not laboriously and would gently remind us if we weren’t holding tools correctly. Even though it was wet outside, the wood burner provided a cosy but safe environment. I would recommend this course highly and hope to attend another one at some stage to improve on my skills."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Yasmin, thank you very much for your review and I'm delighted you enjoyed the course. Happy carving, David"

Paul reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"We decided to try this course to celebrate our 5th 'Wooden' anniversary and we were both so glad that we did. The course was set in the middle of a charming woodland, miles away from any hustle and bustle and the entire day was both relaxing and cathartic. David was incredibly friendly, informative and, most importantly, very patient with the five of us partaking in the activity and the six and a half hours flew by. What I really appreciated was that David didn't patronise us, despite his own obvious skill, and we felt supported throughout. Having lunch provided was an extra treat and hot drinks on tap kept my wife particularly happy. We were delighted with the outcome of our work and enjoyed so much that we've just bought our own set of tools to practise more at home. Overall, a fantastic experience."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Paul, Thank you very much for your review. Delighted you enjoyed the course and even more so that you have got your own tools and plan to keep on carving. David"

Eva John reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"An excellent, really enjoyable course, with a well-structured step-by-step approach, enabling everyone to produce their own individual spoon. David was an outstanding tutor, providing encouragement and expert advice, whilst maintaining awareness of the health and safety aspects throughout. Extra interesting links and information were sent out by him very promptly following the course. The setting was idyllic, the weather perfect and the food, prepared by David, was delicious. It was great to meet and share the learning experience with a friendly group of new people. We'd definitely like to do more Coppicewood College courses."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Eva, Really pleased you enjoyed the day of spoon carving. All the best and happy carving, David"

Tony Forey reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"Really enjoyed the course, sitting in a wood on a sunny autumnal day, carving a spoon from a slab of wood, using all manor of really sharp tools, with 4 other participants who were really friendly and expertly taught by David. My wife even recognised my work as a spoon, so well done David! By the way the stew was very good."

The Coppice Plot responded:

"Hi Tony, Thanks for the review and really glad you enjoyed the course and the stew! Happy carving, David"

Christine reviewed: Spoon carving course (1 day)

"This one day course was bought for me as a present, and I had a really lovely day working in the woods with a small group of people led expertly by David - he clearly knows all about wood and carving and has a quiet patient teaching style. The day was a good mix of demonstration and instruction, hands on carving, good conversation and breaks for homemade snacks and a tasty lunch. Highly recommended."