Pren

Contact name: Les Symonds

169
Total bookings

Rating

(75)

over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With a career in adult education, Les combines his love of teaching with his love of woodturning. Add this to the beautiful location of Bala, in the Snowdonia National Park and you have the ideal setting for your tuition.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

3 hours

Next date: 8th Jul 2025

1 place left

(9)

£95.00

platinum award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course for 2 students

3 hours

Next date: 8th Jul 2025

1 place left

£165.00

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

1 day

Next date: 8th Jul 2025

1 place left

(56)

£185.00

platinum award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

1 day

Next date: 8th Jul 2025

1 place left

(10)

£295.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

7 Apr 25'

Adam Mackridge reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"Great day. Really clear instructions beforehand and a friendly, informative, and enjoyable session all round. I managed to make a couple of things that turned out really well and were of very high quality. I learned loads about wood turning, from safety through to tools and technique. Can't recommend highly enough. "

Pren responded:

"Thanks so much for that, Adam. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day."

24 Feb 25'

Loz reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"A fantastic day! Les is a brilliant and down to Earth instructor, with great knowledge of turning. Whether you are looking for a crafty fun day learning how to make a bowl, or looking for more intricate knowledge to get into turning as a hobby this is the perfect session to kickstart your journey! Thanks Again Les! "

Pren responded:

"Thank you so much. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day....I most certainly did. Regards, Les."

30 Sep 24'

Alan reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

"We had a great day with Les, very relaxed and really enjoyable. An expert wood turner and excellent tutor, Les makes you feel at ease and confident in what you’re doing and what you can achieve. Everything is explained and he helps if needs be, overall a fantastic experience."

Pren responded:

"Hello Alan and thanks for the great review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your day."

5 Dec 23'

Jan Stevens reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"Wood turning was something I had wanted to do for years and I finally got the opportunity in November. I have to say that I was nervous not knowing what to expect from the day but from the moment I got there Les put me at my ease and I had the best day ever. Les has so much knowledge and skill and patiently answered my many questions, he was an excellent teacher explaining everything in a way I understood and I managed to produce a piece that I will always be proud of. Thank you Les for a truly memorable experience."

Pren responded:

"Hello Jan and thank you so much for your review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your day, you were fun to work with. Regards, Les."