Butterwood reviews

29 Oct 24'

Toby reviewed: Full Day Introductory Woodturning Course for one or two near Salisbury, Wiltshire

"A superb experience, I highly recommend taking this course! George was great - friendly, informative, and patient with my many mistakes. It was a full day in his workshop with a wide range of tools and equipment to try. Very hands on, lots of practical work, and I was amazed at what I was able to make in just one day and take it home with me. A fascinating glimpse into the world of turning! Plus some lovely food as a bonus. Thanks again George :-)"

20 Oct 24'

Alexandra & Rich Cousins reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"George is a fantastic teacher, He is patient, extremely knowledgeable and helped 2 complete novices feel a huge sense of achievement. We are now hooked! The booking experience through Craftcourses was excellent. Very efficient, helpful and friendly."

17 Aug 24'

Paul S reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"Absolutely cracking afternoon with George who helped me with my own as yet unused lathe, was more than generous with his time, expertise, business experience and wood supply. Thank you so much. Absolutely recommend!"

14 Aug 24'

Sarah Mortimer reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"I had a fantastic morning with George. He is a very patient and clear teacher, always encouraging & incredibly enthusiastic. As I love wood it was wonderful to have this opportunity to learn the basics of wood turning and I came away with a lovely Christmas tree ornament and a bowl and feeling very proud. The tuition and time given for the price was incredibly good value. "

30 Jul 24'

Jenni and Aaron reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"I bought this experience for my partner who enjoyed every minute of it. George is incredibly talented and has so much to teach. My partner was thrilled with the item he hand turned and came away with. George's wife was so hospitable too, she invited me to her beautiful garden while I waited and provided us all with tea and brownies half way through. Can't fault anything, would highly recommend! Thank you so much 😁 "

20 Jul 24'

Tim reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"I had a fantastic morning learning woodturning with George, who was an absolute joy to learn from. The session was hands-on right from the start, and George's patience, personable nature, and engaging teaching style made the experience truly enjoyable. I learned how to clean pieces of wood and then use various tools to cut, shape, and polish them to a shiny finish. Like others here, I crafted a Christmas tree model, a bowl, and a spinning top. George's passion for woodturning is evident througout. Even during our coffee break, it was fascinating to chat with him and see examples of his commissioned work, which were truly jaw-dropping. I highly recommend this course to anyone. I may even have some of my family looking to book soon!"

13 May 24'

Hannah reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"This was a great half day - quite intense with lots to absorb. I wish I’d done a full day to give me more time to get to grips with the various techniques. George is a hugely enthusiastic tutor, clearly passionate about wood turning. He pulls out all the stops to pack as much into the session as possible. You really get your money’s worth. We were cutting wood on the lathe within minutes of our arrival and my friend and I both came home with a Christmas tree, a spinning top and a little bowl that we’d made. I was amazed by the quality of the pieces we were able to produce, even though we were absolute beginners. It’s a bit addictive and I suspect George will be seeing more of me. "

15 Apr 24'

Edit and Andrew reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"We had the best morning with George. He patiently talked us through the basics of wood turning and helped us make some lovely items (Christmas tree model, bowl and spinning top) to take away. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about his craft, it is a joy to be around him while he is in his element."

13 Apr 24'

Emma Wiles reviewed: Full Day Introductory Woodturning Course for one or two near Salisbury, Wiltshire

"What a fantastic day we had. George was a brilliant and very patient teacher. We felt very comfortable and found George to be very approachable and super knowledgeable about different types of wood and of course the art of wood turning. We were given the time to experiment and ask questions. And added bonus was that George and his lovely wife provided us with a wonderful lunch and cake ! We would definitely recommend this course to anyone remotely interested in wood turning. We were super chuffed with our creations. "

12 Apr 24'

Trevis Young reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"Wow! What a great course. The set up is really good, and I was working on the larger lathe, as I was doing the course on my own. George is an incredible teacher, who had a gentle manner, is very personable, and generous with his time, his assistance (if needed) and encouragement. Wood turning is new for me and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Can't wait to do some more!! Of all the craft courses I have done, this has been the best. "

8 Apr 24'

Shaun reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"My wife & I had a lovely afternoon wood turning. We had no previous experience but we both left with a bowl & Christmas tree!"

1 Oct 23'

Ally reviewed: Full Day Introductory Woodturning Course for one or two near Salisbury, Wiltshire

"Absolutely splendid day. Nothing too much trouble, and learned a huge amount. Massive thanks for such a great time."

27 Sep 23'

Stevie Kesham reviewed: Half Day Introductory Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people near Salisbury Wiltshire

"Me and my partner had such a wonderful experience with George, woodturning for his birthday. Incredibly patient, even when we kept forgetting the same thing over and over again! George had a cosy workshop where we all worked and we left with 2 proper pieces we made!(three including the practice piece). I genuinely would recommend the experience to anyone. A great Instructor and fun day out ☺️"

12 Jun 23'

Paul Halton reviewed: Full Day Introductory Woodturning Course for one or two near Salisbury, Wiltshire

"Fantastic day learning the basics of Wood Turning. George very much adjusts the course to suit the pace of the student and is a very knowledgeable and skilled Turner. Better still, the day came with delicious food and great conversation. I couldn't have hoped for more."