Peter White Furniture reviews

Sarah L reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"I’ve just started a course with Peter, upholstering a Victorian iron back armchair. I’m a complete beginner but Peter has been very patient, helpful and informative. Some of the time I have had 1:1 tutoring which is excellent value and has really helped me to progress. Would v highly recommend!"

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your progressing well with your project. The final result will look great."

Amanda Grieves reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Really enjoying the course. Peter, the tutor, demonstrates and explains really well what is needed and ensure that he keeps a sufficiently close eye to ensure that you keep on track. Small groups ensure that you can work at your own pace and that you are neither held up nor moving too fast. Thoroughly recommend this as a fascinating and creative experience."

Jane reviewed: Upholstery project assessment before starting a course.

"The assessment was real value for money and certainly longer than the 30 mins I paid for. Peter was informative and very helpful in explaining the course and the offer. There was no pressure to sign up. Peter is very knowledgeable and no question was too difficult. Thank you!"

Carol reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Yesterday I completed my second project, a small chair. I am delighted with the result achieved with Peter's expert help and guidance. It was interesting to see how he considered the shape of the chair frame to work out how to proceed. Wonderful attention to detail throughout the project. Thank you Peter. "

Sue Folly reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"I’ve just finished upholstering my chair with Peter White Furniture at Stockton Hill Farm. I’m thrilled with it. It’s been stripped completely down and with his expertise and advise it has been rebuilt. Peter is an excellent teacher, extremely patient and very knowledgable of his craft. I’ve leaned such a lot. Thank you Peter, I would recommend you to anyone. "

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your chair looks fantastic Sue. The choice of fabric with the studding really complimented the frame. Your upholstery skills have come on a treat. Well done on completing a different chair."

Maggie Pulley reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"An excellent course! Peter is very hands on but mindful to let you do the work. A very patient and thoughtful teacher. Highly recommend"

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Well done Maggie, your chair looks great. Tub chairs are not an easy shape to upholster. But you did a fantastic job."

Maggie Pulley reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"I am so enjoying this course with Peter. He is a really patient & helpful teacher. "

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Maggie. Your chair is looking fantastic. "

Julia Gerrard reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"An excellent course. Would recommend it to anyone. Experienced and patient tutor. Expectations exceeded and looking forward to the next class."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"You progressed well in your first session. Keep up the good work."

Caroline Horne reviewed: Upholstery project assessment before starting a course.

"I recently attended an Upholstery Assessment Session with Peter which I found very interesting and helpful. Peter is highly knowledgeable about his craft and gave me lots of tips and ideas about my chair project. I'll definitely be booking a course soon. Can't wait to start!!"

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your chair is an excellent project to learn traditional upholstery, with lots of interesting potential. I look forward to working with you."

Carol reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Last week I completed a stool I had been working on for two previous sessions and am delighted with the result. Even on a small object there were plenty of techniques to learn which will hopefully be useful for the chair that I have now also started. Peter is a thorough and patient teacher."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Hello Carol Your stool looks fantastic well done. Not an easy shape to upholster. Looking forward to working with you on your chair which also has some interesting shapes."

Maggie Pulley reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Started my course on upholstery with Peter yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It is a small class & Peter is a steady, guiding hand and gives you the confidence to feel you can do this! Looking forward to my next session Maggie"

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Maggie for your kind review. I'm looking forward the working with you upholstering your tub chairs."

Shirley Hurley reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"The day course was three hours long and it was a pleasant time during the lesson. Peter put my mind at rest and patiently talked me through every step of the way. His friendly manner and patience with a novice like me put me at ease. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away knowing I had done my best and made a good headway with my piece of furniture. "

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your progressing well with your chair. It's now taking shape and looking great. Well done."

Henry S reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"I am currently reupholstering a small buttoned back chair. Peter is teaching me the traditional methods rather than the “modern” that I discovered on stripping it. He is a good tutor, very patient and certainly a gifted upholsterer. Would thoroughly recommend the course."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Your chair is starting to take shape as you sculp the stuffings. The chair will look fantastic when finishing. Well done Henry."

Kathy Alexander reviewed: Chair seat rushing and caning workshop

"From the first time meeting Peter for my ‘Chair Assessment’, throughout the restoration and to the final session when the restoration was complete I felt that Peter understood what I wanted to achieve. I went along with a ‘tired’ oak corner chair that needed the seat re-rushing and, following Peter’s advice, left inspired to restore the full chair and not just the seat. Several sessions later I left with a lovely restored oak corner chair with a re-rushed seat, all of which I completed under Peter’s guidance and without removing the patina and history of the chair, which held many memories from my childhood. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am now looking round for my next project. So, if you have any antique furniture that you would like to have a go at restoring, I can 100% recommend Peter @ The Upholstery Tutor / Peter White Furniture. "

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Kathy for your kind words. It was a pleasure to pass on my knowledge to you. Your chair looks fantastic after all your hard work. Enjoy . Peter"

Lynn reviewed: Learn traditional upholstery

"Last week, I completed a course of four sessions with Peter. During that time I refurbished what Peter told me was a gout stool. Although it was a comparitively small project, Peter introduced me, a complete novice, to the different tools, materials and techniques required. It was a fun learning experience. Peter demonstrated great patience in making sure I was doing things correctly and it was a pleasure to have him as a teacher. Once I find my next 'interesting project' I shall be back for further guidance."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Lyn. It was a pleasure to teach you. I hope you are now enjoying your newly upholstered stool. I look forward to working with you on your new project. "

Carol reviewed: Upholstery project assessment before starting a course.

"It was very helpful to have this initial meeting, where, with Peter's clear guidance, I even managed to commence the preparatory work for my small project. Looking forward to the next session."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you Carol We should be able to finish your stool on your next visit. Looking forward to seeing and discussing your larger project."

Henry Sargent reviewed: Upholstery project assessment before starting a course.

"Peter is very friendly and knowledgeable about his upholstery. He puts you at ease from the get go and explains everything clearly. Our first meeting was thoroughly enjoyable and I have already booked my first proper lesson."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Hi Henry I'm looking forward to working with you upholstering your very beautiful chair. Peter"

Lynn reviewed: Upholstery project assessment before starting a course.

"As a complete novice, it was useful to have this initial chat with Peter. I took my project for him to look at and he gave me good advice on how I might proceed until my first class. We discussed some tools and methods (dos and don'ts). I now feel more confident about learning this skill as a hobby."

Peter White Furniture responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments. I look forward to working with you on your new project."