Peter Lanyon Furniture

Contact name: Peter

65
Total bookings

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(293)

over 11 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Peter Lanyon trained as a furniture maker at Rycotewood College in 1995, before going on to complete an MA with distinction in Furniture Design and Technology. He is a trained secondary school teacher, and has been teaching in many different guises for 2 decades. His current furniture practice sees him combining green woodworking techniques with his interest in design, and his skills in fine furniture making. He enjoys passing on these skills and passions through his courses.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Children's Lamp Making Workshop -Half Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

4¼ hours

Next date: 5th Apr 2025

£75.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

6 days

Next date: 5th May 2025

(41)

£640.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

6 days

Next date: 19th May 2025

(23)

£620.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green Wood Furniture Making and Steam Bending - 3 Day Course in South Devon

3 days

Next date: 30th Apr 2025

(1)

£420.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Green Wood Intensive - Professional Development Course for Woodworkers - Month Long Course in South Devon

8 hours

Next date: 30th Apr 2025

£2,500.00

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Plymouth

Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)

6 days

Next date: 7th Jul 2025

(7)

£1,050.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

2 days

Next date: 28th Jun 2025

(191)

£245.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Steam Bending - 1 Day Course in South Devon

8 hours

Next date: 16th May 2025

£190.00

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Newton Ferrers, Plymouth

Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

1 day

Next date: 13th May 2025

(14)

£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Feb 25'

Nicola Montagu reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"This my third course with Peter Lanyon. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt lots. I brought lots of tools with me, but was interesting to see the different tools other people had brought.as well. "

22 Jan 25'

Simon H reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"What a great introduction into the possibilities of greenwood and what you can do with a excellent tuition. Peter and Toby were great, guiding us through the process......from log to table! Would thoroughly recommend. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Simon, great to meet you. I look forward to seeing you again sometime."

20 Jan 25'

Mark Blackwood reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Brilliant introduction to green woodworking. Peter and his assistant Toby are extremely skilled and knowledgeable; both are very approachable and give superb instruction, encouragement and support. I highly recommend this course if you are looking to acquire a grounding in green woodworking or just wanting to try out something new with a lovely end product. I 'm already looking forward to next course in a couple of weeks."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you, Mark. A real pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you on the shave-horse course. "

28 Oct 24'

John Sanderson reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Great experience . Friendly and accommodating of different skill levels , but well paced . Ggood tools and materials and Peter and Toby were instructive and supportive. I am enjoying my stool and feel I have come away with the skills to make another one soon. Highly recommended. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks John, great having you along!"