Hewnwood reviews

5 Jun 14'

Maff Punton reviewed: Timber framing courses

"I've only one recommendation to make: stop reading these reviews and just book it! You won't regret it - whether you want to go into framing, have a project on your house or you just fancy an interesting way to spend a week's break! Alan is a natural teacher and I left the course feeling confident enough to start my own frame and some time on I'm amassing more and more experience and confidence. And besides, whether or not you end up taking timber framing on after the course, you will return home feeling like you've had a holiday! The woodland setting where you can pitch your tent is beautiful and the nearby Black mountains are a real sight in the mornings. Alan is a great laugh and Mary's food is absolutely amazing... any time not spent on the frame project may be spent axe throwing, trying archery, and mainly sitting round the campsite, laughing with a drink and a full stomach. I'm really looking forward to the advanced course next month!"

3 Jun 14'

Paul A Smith reviewed: Timber framing courses

"The practical work you do on Alan's course actually becomes part of a building Alan is working on. Starting with marking out large green oak timbers, moving on to cutting joints and making pegs, each stage was well structured and explained. Alan is a real master of his craft and a very good teacher. We had a lot of fun too. I can't recommend it highly enough."

1 Jun 14'

tim palmer reviewed: Timber framing courses

"Alan has an infectious love of his craft which is hard not to catch. The course is completely hands and pushed along by enthusiasm and years of experience, the results leave you with a real sense of achievement. A truly great course fuelled by delicious home made food."

30 May 14'

Bob Rocheleau reviewed: Timber framing courses

"Having done a fair amount of research and spent a while looking for the right course, I could not have been more pleased with my choice of Hewnwood. I've since been able to put what I learned to practical use and Doing is for me the test - I can do what I learned and am building on that experience. While the quality and depth of the course was first rate, the woodland setting, the camaraderie of Alan's team and the other participants, and last but not least Mary's cooking (not to be missed) were all inspiring and life-affirming - it was a real joy. Real courses with real tools taught by real people. I'll be back for the advanced courses, for certain."