Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd reviews

Iinut (John) Onea reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I had a very nice experience in Furniture Making Course Basics part 1 for 2 days. The tutor was very nice, very professional. I highly recommend and I would love to go ahead in this Academy of Wood Making Furniture. Thank you so much ! GOD bless you all ! "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback! It was really good having you in the workshop and if you have any further questions, please let us know. "

Lucy reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Excellent course and learned a lot"

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your positive feedback Lucy! "

Jamie reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Great course, relaxed environment where Aidan imparted his wealth of knowledge in a practical and engaging way."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your great feedback Jamie! It was really good having you on the course and please let us know if you have any further questions for now. "

Roy Easthope reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I attended the 2 day introductory course. A great experience all round. The business owner, Aiden, is fully engaged with students while Jarred, our tutor for the 2 days was excellent. This is a business that goes above and beyond to help and guide students"

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your positive feedback Roy! I am glad you enjoyed the course and had a positive learning experience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. "

Andrew Gaynor reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"This is a great course for anyone wanting to take their first step in traditional furniture making . The course focuses on settling up, sharpening and correct use of a hand plane to produce a perfectly flat and square piece of hardwood timber. The end product is a beautiful chopping board with bevelled edge. I found this course very enjoyable and learned a lot from Aidan who is an excellent and patient teacher. He is genuinely passionate about the subject and keen to share his expertise. I had a very enjoyable weekend and I am looking forward to doing the next course in the Fundamentals series."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind feedback Andrew! I am glad that you've enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me. Best wishes, Aidan "

Matt Sims reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I had a great time on this 2 day course. Jarrad was our tutor; he was so passionate and knowledgeable. He got the balance just right between passing on his incredible knowledge and allowing us to find our own way with the project. He was always on hand to answer questions or help when needed and he kept it fun and interesting. I shared the course with four others from all different walks of life and it was great to get to know these guys too. I learnt so much and feel I have developed my skills a great deal. Can't wait to get back to the workshop! Thank you Aidan and Jarrad. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you Matt! I'm glad you enjoyed your course with Jarrad and got so much out of the course. We're excited to welcoming you back at the Workshop. In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have any other questions. Best wishes, Aidan "

Myles Cantello reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I wanted to get into woodworking for a little while so I went on this course to see if i would enjoy it. The whole experience was awesome, Jarrad was super easy going and a great teacher. I've definitely walked away from this with a new obsession for woodworking and I am now saving the pennies to get some tools together. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you Myles for your kind feedback! I am very glad you enjoyed the course with Jarrad and got much learning out of it. If you need any advice regarding tools, feel free to contact us. Best wishes, Aidan "

Jonathan Richards reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"A great introduction to some of the basic skills in cabinet making. Jarrad ran the course I attended and he worked hard to make the workshop a very welcoming place. He clearly talked us through every step and was always on hand to help. Aidan dropped in occasionally and was always ready to offer encouragement. Its a 'hands on' course and each attendee had access to good quality, well maintained tools. Highly recommended."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind feedback Jonathan! It was great to welcome you at the workshop and if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. All the best, Aidan "

Simon Stow reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I recently took part in a 2 day course with AM Fine Furniture called "The Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1". I was taught by Jarrad, and it really was a fantastic experience and introduction to woodworking. Both Jarrad and Aiden were full of knowledge and advice. The information about tooling and sourcing wood has been very useful in planning my next projects and how I would like to move forward in woodworking. I would not hesitate to recommend these guys, and I am looking forward to the next course I can do with them."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind feedback Simon. We also very much enjoyed delivering this course and I am so pleased to hear you had such a positive learning experience. Any course follow-up questions, feel free to contact me. "

Philip A. reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 2 (beginner) - Surrey

"I have recently attended the Fundamentals Part 2 course with Aidan after completing the part 1 course in the summer. The fundamentals courses cover the basic skills that are required for anyone embarking on a wood craft hobby or perhaps with career aspirations within joinery or fine furniture making. Following on from the part 1 fundamentals course, the part 2 course introduces you to slightly more complex skills with the marking gages, mitre square and the use of shooting boards with the bench planes, followed on with your first experience with hand saws, chisels, shoulder and rebate planes and spoke-shaves with the purpose of crafting a lovely mirror frame by the end of the course. As with the previous course with Aidan, he works on the principles of explanation, demonstration then practice, practice, practice with a healthy amount of correction and help along the way. This is an excellent way of developing your confidence and skills with the tools and gives you a real sense of satisfaction when you ‘get it’. The course structure and teaching is thorough, very well delivered and at a relaxing pace so by the end of day 4 you’re looking at the finished product where everything has come together nicely. Aidan is a lovely friendly guy and a great teacher with an exceptional level of skill and knowledge in his field and he shares this with real enthusiasm and clarity. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and recommend it to other students of any age or skill level. I’m looking forward to completing some of Aidan’s other courses in the very near future. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Philip, thank you very much for your detailed and positive feedback, it really means a lot. I am so glad you enjoyed the course and got that much out of it. If you have any follow-up questions, just let me know. Best wishes, Aidan "

Nick C reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Such an enjoyable two days. Aidan is an excellent communicator and teacher. In addition to the core skills and practical guidance, he imparted a huge amount of factual and contextual information in response to our queries and particular interests. Aidan's co-worker Sam provided very useful additional support and advice. I will be signing up for the Fundamentals Part 2."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Nick, I am glad you enjoyed the course and got so much out of it. Thank you very much for your positive feedback! Best wishes, Aidan "

Neil S. reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Great course given by enthusiastic perfectionists. I learned much about wood, planing and setting up my plane to cut with a whisper. Engrossing and busy"

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you very much for your positive feedback Neil! All the best, Aidan "

Keith Rogers reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Absolutely brilliant course. Didn’t have a clue what to expect but loved every minute of it. The teaching was really in-depth but completely understandable. I can’t wait for details of the next courses to come on line. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your kind feedback Keith, I'm glad you enjoyed the course! Looking forward to having you back in the workshop. Best wishes, Aidan "

Chris Barrows reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I'm an absolute woodworking novice. I was looking for a course and tutor who could start with fundamentals and allow me to progress as I became more confident. Aiden is a great craftsman and great teacher. Really enjoyable weekend, and great to come away with something tangible to show to family and friends. Great course, thoroughly recommended."

Nathan reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"A really useful and insightful course led by Aidan. He takes his time to ensure you fully understand all processes and why they are being completed. A really nice relaxed and calming environment too! I'll be booking another course. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Nathan, thank you very much for your feedback. It's very good to hear you enjoyed the course and its' delivery. Looking forward to welcoming you back at the Workshop! Best wishes, Aidan "

G Williams reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I recently completed the 'Fundamentals Part 1' course with Aidan as the instructor. It's a 2-day course and has really given me new confidence to try new projects. Aidan is a true master of his craft and his portfolio speaks for itself. You'll learn so much under his tutelage. The atmosphere is relaxed but well structured and you'll learn so much in such a short space of time and have a giggle too. You leave the course with an increased knowledge in so many areas. I can't recommend this course enough for anyone wishing to get involved with work. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! I am very glad you had a good time during the course and learnt a lot - I also very much enjoyed teaching it. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me."

Rob Radmore reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Absolutely fantastic. I haven’t picked up a manual plane for some 25 years. I just wanted a refresher. Others had NEVER picked up a plane. Aiden is an excellent tutor, carefully explaining what to do with a practical demonstration and then following up with visits to each workbench. I cannot recommend this course highly enough whether like me it’s been a while and you’ve forgotten sooo much or if you’re a complete novice who just wants to have a go at woodworking. The end result - described as a chopping board - isn’t just ANY chopping board (to misquote M&S) this is an Aiden chopping board. I kind of run out of superlatives at this point. The fact that the course numbers are small means he can - and does - devote attention to each pupil’s needs. The workshop is excellently equipped as well. Aiden is a VERY skilled woodworker with that rare ability to communicate and teach as well. All in all 10/10. I’m about to book my next one."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Wow, thank you for your positive feedback Rob! I am very happy you had a good time on the course and learnt a lot. Looking forward to welcoming you back at the workshop! All the best, Aidan "

Jonathon Savill reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I have just finished this course and enjoyed it immensely. I got constant attention and correction interspersed with humour and lots of ancillary information. It was tiring but such good fun that I regretted it ending on both days. Highly recommended."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you Jonathon, I very much enjoyed teaching and glad you've got a lot out of it. Looking forward to welcoming you back at the workshop. All the best! Aidan "

Clive Grimshaw reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Absolutely loved the course. Enrolled to improve my basic woodwork skills and gain confidence in how to tackle different carpentry projects I'd been thinking about. The fundamentals part one did exactly what I needed. The course tutors, Aidan (and Jake, I think, sorry!), were full of knowledge and great at explaining what we were learning, and why. I'm already doing follow up reading thanks to the course recommendations and have started my first domestic project. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Clive, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! I am very glad you enjoyed the course and that you're already working on your next project. If you have any follow-up questions, just get in contact. Aidan"

Jack reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"Great course. Aidan is a lovely guy and is always willing to answer my many questions. The workshop is situated in a lovely farm and is a great space. Really useful course for the fundamentals and one thing that I think stands out is the quality of equipment he let's you use which makes a big difference."

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you so much for your positive feedback Jack, it's good to hear that you enjoyed the course! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me."

Bob H reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"A thoroughly enjoyable two days under Aidan's tutelage. Calm location away from hustle and bustle and a friendly welcoming classroom. The small class size allows for immediate guidance when required but Aidan balances that by giving you space to get on with practising what you've just learnt. I would recommend the experience, even to someone who wasn't planning to pursue it as a longer term hobby. It's all a lot more 'zen' than I was expecting - losing the notion of time passing whilst working on the piece and a great break from a hectic digital life. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Bob! It's good to hear you enjoyed the course and being in the 'Workshop bubble'. I do feel like this when teaching as well, time seems to pass differently when working at the bench. If you have any other questions following the course, feel free to get in contact. All the best, Aidan "

Iurie reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"When I made my first step into workshop I thought I know a lot about woodworking, when I made my step out I realised that I actually don’t know anything. These courses are pure gold, I enjoyed every minute of them and learned a lot of useful tips. Just can’t wait to finish my started project. Class wait for me, I’m coming!!! ?? "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Lurie, it's great to hear your feedback, thank you! I am very happy you enjoyed the course and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Workshop. Best wishes, Aidan "

Carley M reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I had no knowledge of carpentry prior to attending the Fundamentals Part 1 course, within the x 2 days you get to learn so much. Aidan was very professional and supportive in his learning, he went above and beyond in the course. I would highly recommend this course. "

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Thank you for your positive feedback Carley! It was great having you at the course and it's good to hear you're happy to have learnt so much. All the best, Aidan "

Amber reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I attended the fundamental part 1 with no previous experience in furniture making or any wood work for that matter. Just interested in learning something new! I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course. Aidan is an excellent teacher, he’s extremely knowledgeable and passionate about furniture making. The course was hands on from the get on, and Aidan was supportive throughout. I went home with new skills and the confidence to be able to create something myself! Would Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in furniture making!"

Farnham School of Furniture Making Ltd responded:

"Hi Amber, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! I am very glad you enjoyed the course and took a new skill home with you. If you have any follow-up questions, just get in contact. All the best! Aidan "

Wyndham reviewed: Furniture making course: Fundamentals of Furniture Making Part 1 (beginner)

"I had been looking for a course that covered the fundamentals of woodworking for a long time now and so was fortunate to find one both local to me but also as good as this one. For me the course had just the right balance of learning the basic skills, putting into practice what we have learnt and seeing tangible results. My thanks to Aiden and also to Mark for their patience and making the two days an interesting and wholly enjoyable course. I hope to attend future courses but for now intend on practising my new skills. I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering it."