Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning reviews

1 Oct 23'

Stuart Jefferies reviewed: Woodturning One to One Course

"What a great day, from the coffee offered almost as soon as I arrived, Paul took me through some essential safety elements first and then it was into turning the platter. A delicious lunch was followed by more tutoring turning a bowl. For anyone who has watched the videos of wood turning on YouTube and thinks it looks really easy, I can assure you it isn't although Paul does make it look so. With immense good humour and patience, Paul repeatedly corrected my errors until it finally clicked as to what I should be doing. I came home with a platter and bowl which my wife keeps picking up and commenting on how smooth they are. 55 years after I last turned anything on a powered lathe, it is great to come home with something that is useful and beautiful to look at. I will be back for more."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Stuart, I'm glad you enjoyed the day. "

17 Sep 23'

Andy reviewed: Woodturning half day taster

"Wood turning with Paul was a delightful experience. He strikes a great balance between stepping in to make sure that you’re safe and know what you’re doing and stepping back to let you get on with it when he sees you’re on the right track. This really helps you build confidence as you work through the different tasks and cuts he teaches. In the half day session we took a square practice block, turned it into a cylinder, and learned how to make concave and convex cuts. We then repeated the process with another block also drilling the middle out to create a vase. Walking away with a lovely little vase was the perfect end to a great session. I would recommend this experience for anyone young or old who wants to start a new hobby, or is just curious about how ornate furniture was made."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience."

6 Aug 23'

Gary Smith reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"Great day, really informative and a worthwhile experience. Being able to practically create something was fantastic. A delicious lunch was provided and I would recommend the day."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed the day."

10 Jul 23'

Richard Worrall reviewed: Woodturning Absolute Beginners

"Fantastic course by Paul Hannaby, lovely cozy workshop. Paul was very patient, he took us through the safety aspects of using a lathe, tutored us in tool sharpening and all the basic cuts in Woodturning, definitely recommend for the beginner, as with most craftwork, it’s harder than it looks until you know some of the tricks of the trade, then it’s practice, practice, practice. Thank you Paul, will be back for an ‘Improvers Course’ when I’ve practiced some more."

Paul Hannaby Creative Woodturning responded:

"Thanks for the feedback Richard. I'm glad you enjoyed the day and I look forward to next time."