Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

George May reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"I have a new chair! After six very busy days learning new skills, with huge support from Peter and Toby, my ash log became a chair with lovely cherry back supports. I learned how to weave the seat too. We laughed and chatted as we worked using the traditional tools. I have never done anything like this before. Many thanks to Peter for putting on such a fascinating course. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks George. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Great to have you on the course. Glad you enjoyed it so much. Peter"

Tim Wilson reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"What a week! Peter is a superbly skilled craftsman, which is such an understatement. He is also an extremely accomplished teacher who was so patient with us as we produced our pieces. I came away with skills, wonderful memories and a nice piece of heirloom furniture! "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Tim, you were actually on the chair course, you just went "off piste" a little! Great to have you back. Thanks for your company and for making such a great piece. "

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

"I had a brilliant time learning about green woodworking techniques and steam bending with Peter and his assistant Toby. We were given the choice between two different types of stool and were encouraged to follow our own design tweaks as much as possible. I’ve come away from it feeling really positive about having a go at some more green woodwork (and woodwork in general). Peter and Toby were always encouraging and their professionalism and passion shone through at every stage of the process. I would wholeheartedly recommend a course with Peter and will hopefully book on another course in the future! Thank you!"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you Giacomo, really great to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed the course. A really beautiful piece you made. Peter"

Peter MIlls reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This is a great course, at a great location. Peter is a very good teacher and with his trusty assistant takes you through every step. They are both hands on and step in to help as needed with advice and piratical help. I wish them both good luck with any future courses that they put on."

Elise McLauchlan reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Such a fantastic weekend at Peter's workshop learning the joys of green wood furniture making. So many handy tips and tricks that can only be learnt from a master furniture maker like Peter. It was both relaxing and rewarding and I’ll be back to do the 6 day class soon. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Elise, absolute pleasure teaching you. Hopefully see you on a longer course sometime..."

Ferne Rook reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"As a beginner to sharpening tools, this was a great day, but I think it is also suitable for more experienced people as there was a wide range of skill levels on the course and all were catered to. Definitely worth bringing lots of your own tools as you leave with lots of new skills but also all your tools sharp. I really appreciated being shown the manual and machine way of sharpening so you know all the options and can choose how you want to do it yourself. It's a beautiful setting where the course is run and coffee and cake was a lovely addition. "

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Ferne, lovely to see you again. Glad you got a lot out of the course."

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

"Really good course and enjoyable, Peter and his apprentice Toby are both great. New and enjoyable skills learned "

Rich Mears reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Great course, well paced over the day with a good mix of clear instruction and plenty of opportunity to try things for yourself. The added bonus is that you end up with a really practical and robust shave horse to carry on your green wood working adventures. Highly recommended. "

Genna Tuckett reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Fantastic course. Peter is a great teacher. I am so pleased to have made my own shave horse, I know it will feel totally different when I am doing green wood work sat on something I have made myself, very rewarding, thank you Peter. I also learnt lots of skills that I am sure I will apply in other woodwork as I continue on this journey. I highly recommend this course. I arrived 30mins early and went down to mothecombe beach, it was a fantastic way to start the day! "

Jane Watts reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Just had a great day at Peter's inspiring workshop.. There is definitely a knack to sharpening tools which is best gained by physical attendance on one of Peters workshops. With his expert knowledge, we were guided through the sharpening processes. Lots of time to “hone” our skills with support and guidance as need. I took my leather working tools so had its own challenges. I’m delighted with the results and will forever have sharp tools. Would I recommend? YES I would."

Andrew Welch reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I fully agree with Beth's review above. This was a wonderful two days of really well structured & fun learning, at the end of which I have a great table."

Beth Walker reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This was an incredible course, jam packed with hands-on making, tools and information, but also the opportunity to make your own unique table / stool design which you take away with you at the end of the 2 days. Even with a wide range of learners and previous skills and experience, we all made quality pieces to take home. Peter is so knowledgeable and a wonderful tutor - very attentive, interested, kind and patient. Also, his apprentice Toby is a real asset to the course and workshop - such a knowledgeable and skilled young man who supports course participants throughout their time as well. You really are in good hands in this course, and I couldn't recommend it to anyone enough. Looking forward to going back in the new year some time for steam bending and more making!"

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

"Absolutely fantastic course taught by a lovely and very knowledgable chap. Thank you Peter for a lovely couple of days wood working."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Simon, glad you enjoyed it!"

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

"I came as a novice to woodworking green wood and learnt a lot over the two days. Both Peter and Toby were very helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed my time on this course. The tools in the workshop are also excellent and well cared for so it was easy to practice the techniques that were taught"

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

"I did this course a few months ago and was really pleased with how much I learned and got done. Peter and Toby were both fantastic teachers and the setting was idyllic. Thoroughly recommend."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure having you on the course. Best wishes, peter"

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

"I attended a green woodworking course with Peter and I had a terrific time. Peter is an excellent teacher and taught our group the necessary skills needed to create our own piece of furniture. Both Peter and his apprentice Toby were very knowledgable and helpful and went the extra mile to ensure everyone was progressing well and were looked after. I couldn't be happier to recommend this course."

Roger Sands reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Peter's introduction to green wood furniture making was just fantastic. The setting is beautiful, Peter and Toby's tuition was first rate and the camaraderie of those of us on the course was also great. I think we probably all created something which was beyond our expectations and I'm certainly enthused to do more and will be back! Must also mention the quality of Peter's flapjacks which were of equal quality! Thank you...really enjoyed it and came away thinking I'd learned a lot!"

Luke Griffin reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I've been a fan of Peter's work for some time, and been trying to get on one of his courses for about 3 years. It was worth the wait and I learnt so much in the short space of time. Concise guidance with an abundance of patience made for a very memorable weekend, and a lovely piece of useable furniture. Thanks to Peter and Toby for your support and excellent flapjack."

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

"Incredibly knowledgeable team with lots of patience! Was a complete novice and managed to make a lovely-looking small, sturdy table. Thanks to Peter and the team for a great weekend."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Will, glad you enjoyed it. A pleasure having you along."

George Wyn-Page reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Fantastic course have already been recommending it to people!"

Matthew Putt reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A fantastic weekend with Peter and Toby, great crowd of people, well taught, with just the right amount of input, help and advice. Came away very pleased and happy, would highly recommend."

Inês Munday reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Wow, what an amazing two days! Whether you have any experience with wood or none at all, you will have a great time! It is a great course and you learn alot but I also had alot of fun, in stunning surroundings and with lovely people also there to make it a great experience. Its a great sensory experience too with the smell of the wood and the feel of it too. We had sunny and rainy points but the course is so well set up, we were able to work and enjoy whatever the weather, which was geat and relaxing too. So I loved it. There is always help at hand so I felt able and confident. Really highly recommend it and cant praise Peter and his intern Toby enough."

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

"Thoroughly enjoyable course led by Peter with support from Toby. Very good company and collaboration with other course participants. The pace was just right to end the second day with a piece of furniture to enjoy for years to come. Highly recommended. Thanks Peter and Toby."

Laurie Bayliss reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A really enjoyable 2 days. Peter and His apprentice Toby were clearly very knowledgeable and created an excellent atmosphere where i felt i learnt a lot. The course attendees varied considerably in experience but all produced impressive pieces, and the atmosphere was very positive throughout. I'd thoroughly recommend this course."

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

"A very enjoyable and well taught introduction to previously unfamiliar woodworking techniques and tools concluding with an excellent endproduct that has already generated much interest and favourable comment . Anticipate being back for more !"