ANH Artisan Furniture Makers reviews

11 Nov 24'

John reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Really enjoyable day. We covered the basics of planning, measuring, cutting, planing, chiselling, all under Andrew’s expert and attentive supervision. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to start woodworking and to acquire the necessary core skills. A 5 star experience. "

8 Nov 24'

Ian reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Really enjoyed the day. Andrew is a great and patient teacher, and I learned a lot. Ideal for complete beginners."

5 Sep 24'

Sue reviewed: Carve it! Beginners course for wood carving

"A great day learning the principles of carving letters and carving in relief. Safety taken seriously. Gentle and appropriate tips on achieving a result to be proud of. "

29 Aug 24'

Lynne reviewed: Carve it! Beginners course for wood carving

"Enjoyable day in a lovely setting. The course was well organised with clear instructions and Andrew was very attentive and helpful. I am very pleased with my achievements and final carving."

16 Jul 24'

JC reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Great course and good value, I came away with many tips and new skills, I now need to go out and purchase some new tools. Course was well run at the right pace and Andrew is very patient. I couldn’t fault the workshop and its location in the Wear valley, all in all a great way to spend a day if you want to learn some new skills."

1 Jul 24'

Mark Jackson reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Excellent and really enjoyable course. Andrew took us right back to basics which is what I was looking for. He took the time to show us how to do things, with tips and tricks to be more effective, and watched us doing it, with good feedback to improve. The point of the course wasn't to make something, but to learn how to make things with hand tools. Lovely venue too. Would highly recommend to beginners and those wanting to get back to basics. "

30 Jun 24'

pauline reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"The woodworking course was really an immersive experience. Our tutor Andrew was very informative/ attentive and explained everything thro the course. Really worth doing this to get some basics of woodworking. Also the workshop is set in a beautiful location with amazing scenery makes it all worthwhile"

9 Jun 24'

Helen Engleby reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Amazing course. My husband and I learnt so much while making our crackets. We left full of knowledge and an amazing cracket to take home. I would highly recommend this two day course for the beginner who loves to learn. Safely guided by Andrew through the two days. "

12 May 24'

Sue reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Brilliant course for an absolute novice. Careful explanation of the basics and of more refined techniques to achieve a completed piece of furniture in the time. Never having done woodworking before I learned how to make a stool using wood and a little glue only and using only a few hand tools. I am delighted"

8 Apr 24'

John Copping reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Course was really interesting and very enjoyable. Andrew was very attentive and instructive. All in all a worthwhile exercise "

5 Apr 24'

Mark reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"For myself this was an excellent course to refresh old skills and to give me confidence to tackle future projects"

4 Apr 24'

Patrick S reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"As an introduction or refresher into the basics of woodworking this is an absolutely brilliant experience. Additionally, it is a great launch point into your own projects and woodworking ideas. Andrew’s expertise and passion for his craft is not only evident but also infectious. A thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing and inspiring day. Value for money doesn’t even come close."

31 Mar 24'

Tessa Mccarthy reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Absolutely loved our immersive experience. Really informative and interesting. 10 /10 for theory, practical, health and safety and environment. The quarry itself is beautiful and renewable energy solutions are impressive. Definitely worth while !"

18 Mar 24'

Mark reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Enjoyed the course. Learnt about using hand tools. Andrew was helpful and positive throughout and the cracket stools we made were good."

18 Mar 24'

Chris reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"I had a great weekend on the Cracket course. Very useful and enjoyable guidance. I would strongly recommend this to anyone keen on gaining or improving hand tool skills."

16 Oct 23'

Antony reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"This was an excellent experience, Andrew is a considerate and helpful teacher with a gentle and dedicated passion for his craft. The workshop site is rural and remote in the heart of a rewilded quarry with loads of wildlife around and about. I'm so pleased with my cracket stool which looks amazing even as a first time 'furniture maker'. The other two students on the course also said to have had a fab time. Can very confidently recommend this course to anyone (although there may be some accessibility issues for anyone with very limited mobility - steps and uneven ground)"

15 Oct 23'

Elena Winterburn reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"It’s a two days course and I find it extremely useful as we were shown how to use simple tools in the right manner. These basic principles are the same whether you do a chair or a shelf or a box. Techniques are very useful but you need a professional to show them to you. What I learnt during two days will remain with me and I would be using the knowledge that Andrew kindly shared for my own projects."

23 Aug 23'

Kevin reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Just spent a very enjoyable 2days with Andrew and his woodworking course. This was very informative in the use of hand tools ,wood sharpening ,timber joints and wood finishing with the satisfaction of completing a project to high standard with Andrews excellent knowledge and assistance. The location was very pleasing sitting by the adjacent steam for lunch and busy working in the workshop . Would highly recommend"

23 Aug 23'

Ash reviewed: Cracket! 2 Day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"What a fantastic course! I totally recommend this as a fun two days in an amazing location with an awesome teacher. Andrew is really knowledgeable and friendly; he will develop your skills a lot and get the best out of you. I’m proud of what I put together and looking forward to coming back for more."

21 Aug 23'

Chris McCabe reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Just completed 1 day course in hand tool woodworking and thoroughly enjoyed my day. Very informative and in lovely surroundings. Recommended"

20 Aug 23'

James reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Excellent course. Andrew is a really good teacher and the course gave a great grounding in key hand tool woodworking skills including cutting, planning, understanding of wood grain etc. It helped me resolve a lot of doubts I had and gave me the motivation to keep learning!"

20 May 23'

Janet reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"Excellent course. As a complete beginner learnt so much and produced a lovely box. Thank you"

1 May 23'

Kay Crossling reviewed: Cut it! 1 day beginners hand tool woodworking course

"I loved this course. I learnt a lot of skills and improved my techniques for sawing, chiselling and planning. I was very proud of the box I made. Andrew, the tutor, was brilliant. He was great at explaining and demonstrating things. He gave individual help and advice as it was needed. The setting was also stunning."