SBCW reviews

8 Oct 24'

Paul Lowing reviewed: Wood carving classes - 3days

"This was my first wood carving course. I'd like to echo what the other students have said about Seb and host Dordie in their reviews. This in wonderful farm location. If your thinking of taking part in a wood carving course I would highly recommend this one."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Paul It was absolutely pleasure to have you here. Keep carving."

7 Oct 24'

Pauline Fortune reviewed: Wood carving classes - 3days

"This three day course was excellent, the location of the farm was 10 minutes away and the set up was not only perfect but welcoming. I was made to feel at home and nothing was to much trouble. The food was out standing and plentiful as was the conversation around the dinner table. Sebastian was patient and relaxed in his teaching which enabled me too asked questions, he was every knowledgeable and imparted a huge amount of information and demonstrated technical skills which allowed me to develop new techniques in carving. Brilliant course. "

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Pauline I'm glad you are enjoying class It was pleasure to have you there. Keep carving. Seb "

16 Jun 24'

Anna Jackson reviewed: One day tester of wood carving

"Great day. Thank you Seb for your patience! It was great to meet you and be introduced to the joys of wood carving."

SBCW responded:

"Hi Anna It was great to meet you both, you are fantastic couple who love wood and craft. All the best Keep carving "

4 Jun 24'

Gary Daniels reviewed: Wood carving classes - 3days

"Just finished the 3 day carving course at Middleton Farm with Sebastian and the ever positive and tireless host of Farm. What a fantastic host and place to hold the course. I can honestly say it has been the best course I have had the pleasure to attend. The facilities, the five star food has been faultless equally so for Sebastian's tutoring/instructions on the intricacies of carving. His relaxed professional attitude and ability to pass on his skills enabled me to produce work, (as a first timer) which was rewarding and pleasantly surprised me. I will be going on future courses with Sebastian. 5 stars for this 3 day course.. Gary Daniels"

SBCW responded:

"Dear Gary Thanks for attending our first Wood Carving class at Middletown Farm. We were delighted to meet you and see your work grow and develop. It was so nice to see you learning new skills and creating your own individual style. Everybody in the class took home a piece of work that they could be proud to have made. It was a great pleasure to spend time together with this lovely group and chat over lunch. We felt rather like a family all eating and talking together. You were all so kind and appreciative of everything and it was a real pleasure to run this course. We are already looking forward to the next one which will be in September. Thank you again for being such great students and we look forward to seeing you again, Sebastian Burchart and Dordie C Ketley"

25 May 24'

Mike reviewed: One day tester of wood carving

"Had a brilliant time on my course, Seb is a great tutor and I learnt a lot in a short space of time and I feel like I’ve been bitten by the carving bug! So much so that I’ve just bought my own set of gouges so I can continue carving at home."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Mike. I'm glad I did inspire you, Keep carving."

12 May 24'

Charlotte cline reviewed: Two days wood carving class

"We had the best time on this course, learning how to create wonderful wooden carved sculptures. Seb was a wonderful teacher who supported our ambitious projects. Highly recommended. "

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Charlotte It was lovely to work with all of you, Such all talented ladies. All the best Seb"

11 Feb 24'

Jonny reviewed: Two days wood carving class

"Seb was a good tutor and in my view got the balance right between allowing me to get on with carving and being available to offer advice/guidance and encouragement when needed. He has a nice easy manner and I appreciated his hospitality by being regularly offered drinks and biscuits. He clearly knows his craft well and I came away inspired to do more carving in the future. I recommend anyone who's thinking of trying woodcarving or developing their skills to go on one of his courses."

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Jonny. It was a pleasure to work with you. You did really well and I'm glad you enjoyed. Take care and keep carving. Seb"

7 Feb 24'

Sam Edwards reviewed: One day tester of wood carving

"Seb was an excellent teacher, talking through the techniques and showing how to work with the tools. More than that, he shared his experience of getting started with the hobby, and provided loads of great tips and tricks to get set up to continue with woodcarving beyond the session. Really, really great course. Thanks Seb!"

SBCW responded:

"You're welcome Sam It was a pleasure working with you, you got a potential in wood carving. For a first time you were working with carving tools and you did really well so just keep carving mate and you will be really good with it!!! Take care "

2 Jan 24'

Tristan reviewed: Wood carving /sculpture

"Excellent time spent with Sebastian. Very knowledgeable and patient teacher! Would recommend!"

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Tristan. Keep carving, you did very well."

10 Dec 23'

Carol Hughes reviewed: One day tester of wood carving

"Sebastian was a great tutor and it was a pleasure spending time with him learning wood carving. Creating from a block of wood is such a privilege. Was amazing to see my snowman appear as the hours went on. Thank you for a lovely experience "

SBCW responded:

"Thank you so much Carol. It was a great time and you are really good with wood and using tools for the first time, fantastic work. Well done. "