Avatar
platinum badge

Rustic Carpentry

Contact name: Ian Varley
34
Total bookings
Rating
(112)
over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum badge
Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work
1 day
Next date: 7th Mar 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
9 Feb 25'

Mr Philip L Braund reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"What an excellent day - despite the bitterly cold weather. Tutor Ian was well prepared and had everything ready to go. We started by making our own mallet before moving on to making, from elm and ash, our own bespoke three-legged wood stool. It was an engaging job that needed our full attention. Ian was always on hand to help with any "difficult" bits. The day was broken up by some lovely stories from Ian about working with forest woods. The day was physical. And, at the end we came home with a lovely handmade stool which would cost a pretty penny at a craft fair. All-in-all - a great day. But wrap up warm. "

29 Jan 25'

Lisa Tomlin reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"What a brilliant experience, a birthday gift from my partner to make a stool. Ian was friendly and welcoming and provided excellent guidance and instruction. Ian was both informative about Green Wood Carpenter and patient and happy to answer my questions. I gained so much confidence and experience while working with the wood, and managed to make a beautiful Elm and Oak Stool which now sits proudly in my living room. It was such a great day and I came away feeling inspired to start making more furniture! I would definitely recommend this course. Thank you Ian. "

11 Jan 25'

Tim Bence reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"What a fantastic day making my wooden stool with Ian. He was such a nice guy talking me through all the techniques I needed to learn from axe work and spoke shave work. It was great going back to old techniques without a piece of electrical equipment in sight. I was really proud of what I produced Thanks Ian for a great experience. "

3 Sep 20'

Alis reviewed: Rustic oak garden bench - one day course

"We had a great day on this this course. We went along one a complete novice and the other having some knowledge of working with wood. Both of us came away having learnt so much about a range of traditional tools, different wood types and various techniques used to create a bench. The real bonus is going home with a fantastic bench that will last us for a lifetime. Ian is very knowledgeable and a nice guy to spend a day with."

Our website uses cookies to give you the best user experience. By using the site you are consenting to our use of cookies. You can find out more, or manage your cookie settings in our Privacy Policy
Ok