John Lloyd Fine Furniture reviews

5 May 17'

Joe Barker reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"John is a very good teacher. I really liked the attention to detail, the focus on technique, and the comprehensive approach to understanding the tools and how they worked. The projects were well-judged, with the right balance of challenge and achievability."

5 May 17'

Terry Hilder reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"Very informative and we gradually progressed through important stages. Informal and relaxed with good interaction between tutor and all participants."

5 May 17'

Martin White reviewed: Furniture Making - Cabinetmaking Fundamentals in East Sussex

"The focus is on short demos and then lots of hands on practice"

5 May 17'

David Brealey reviewed: Furniture Making - Cabinetmaking Fundamentals in East Sussex

"A small group, as much 1:1 as you needed - no pressure"

5 May 17'

Niels Archer reviewed: Furniture Making - Cabinetmaking Fundamentals in East Sussex

"John's clarity, expertise and sense of humour. Pace was just right and facilities provided all you could need, including biscuits."

12 Jan 17'

James Martin reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"John is a great teacher and the course content was spot on. Its also a great location for me and the home made cakes are a very nice plus!"

12 Jan 17'

Kerry Kyriacou reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"Even with the bar set so high for beginners, the instruction was presented in such well organised and digestible bite size chunks, one was able to absorb and implement the information without feeling overwhelmed or too confused. The course and instruction far exceeded anything I could have reasonably expected"

12 Jan 17'

Stacy Barron reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"The knowledge and the way information was put across by John standout but the all round atmosphere was excellent. Please move to Carlisle so you are closer. To be honest it is the best week I have had."

10 Oct 16'

James Townley reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"An excellent course with every opportunity to ask a full range of questions."

10 Oct 16'

Corinne Woods reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"Lots of detail. Practical advice regarding buying machinery, tailored to our circumstances."

19 Aug 16'

Rob Richards reviewed: POLISHING - French polishing & modern hand finishes in East Sussex

"The small group meant we got lots of individual help and were able to go off track easily to discuss specific things in more depth."

28 Jul 16'

Natt Groome reviewed: Furniture Making - DOVETAIL WEEK - Making a Dovetailed Drawer - in East Sussex

"I gained essential skills which I have wanted to learn for many years."

28 Jul 16'

Rev. Chris Turner reviewed: Furniture Making - DOVETAIL WEEK - Making a Dovetailed Drawer - in East Sussex

"Great teaching in a wonderful location. Clear instruction, which includes not just the 'how' but also the 'why' for all the techniques. Good emphasis on getting the basics (sharpening, marking,sawing, chiselling) right in order to achieve precise joints. Delicious cakes too!"

28 Jul 16'

Niels Archer reviewed: Sharpening & tuning hand tools in East Sussex

"A relaxed atmosphere, easy access to very skilled tutor, facilities, pace that allowed coverage of info plus plenty of time to put it unto practice."

28 Jul 16'

Iain Bell reviewed: Sharpening & tuning hand tools in East Sussex

"At first as thought the pace was slow. But, I soon realised that the combination of John's style and pace were just right. I enjoyed the entire two days learning. Very useful."

28 Jul 16'

Anton Leach reviewed: Sharpening & tuning hand tools in East Sussex

"I really liked the environment, the expertise you have in the subject, getting a much better understanding about the tools."

28 Jul 16'

Nick Reid reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"Very good clear and staged instructions to allow skills to develop. The content was challenging but never to the extent that it's outcomes could not be achieved."

28 Jul 16'

Sally Kemp-Welch reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"Lovely atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, great teacher and fantastic cake!"

28 Jul 16'

Farouk Okhai reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"Well thought out. A good pace. Excellent venue. Beautifully laid out classroom. Good workbench. Very good explanations about tools and the different brands."

28 Jul 16'

Russell Smith reviewed: Furniture making SKILLS WEEK - Essential cabinetmaking hand skills - 5 days in East Sussex

"The course was taught at the right pace and the tuition was very good."

20 Jun 16'

Dick de Boer reviewed: POLISHING - French polishing & modern hand finishes in East Sussex

"The course was excellent I really liked the fact that is was quite relaxed and interactive, lots of practice, lots of humour. Really nice!"

14 Jun 16'

Sean Albuqueque reviewed: Wood Machining in East Sussex

"It was good to have so much hands-on time, and the (very) small group and relaxed environment meant we were able to have practical demonstration as an answer to many questions."

8 Jun 16'

Graham Barnard reviewed: Furniture Making - Cabinetmaking Fundamentals in East Sussex

"Open and friendly instruction, well structured and extremely well organised."

26 Apr 16'

Graham Barker reviewed: Antique Furniture Restoration Techniques in East Sussex

"Plenty of time was given to individual participants. The course was well structured and easy to follow. The course met all my needs."

26 Apr 16'

Nick White reviewed: Antique Furniture Restoration Techniques in East Sussex

"Having zero woodworking skills I amazed myself with what I achieved after only five days - all credit to John for his excellent teaching. The small class gives everyone lots of one to one time with John. I arrived with a piece of firewood and went home with a beautifully restored 19th century chair. Everything was spot on!"