The Big Tree Society reviews

9 Apr 13'

Brian Mahler reviewed: A stool making day

"This should be on your 'things I want to do before I die' list. Great fun, inspirational, gives purpose to life."

29 Mar 13'

Diane Dixon reviewed: A stool making day

"I had a fantastic day making a stool. The guys are great and the setting fantastic. Get yourself along - you'll have a smashing time."

28 Mar 13'

david barella reviewed: A stool making day

"Done a days course,also a wk/end both times a fantastic experience.Its hands on working with greenwood,tools and methods used a hundred yrs. or more advice is on hand but you are the designer let your ideas run wild.The staff are great also the banter and theres plenty of that,to work with wood is to harmonise with part of nature,chill let the stress vaporate and tune into natures greenwood.Feeling at the end of course is so uplifting when you see final product,that you have made.I'd recomend anybody,everybody to try a course,I'l be back. Big tree society!! full marks. Dave."

28 Mar 13'

Dorothy Holder reviewed: A stool making day

"Great staff, teaching and setting. Suitable for total beginners as well as those with a bit of know how. An extremely satisfying and enjoyable day...I'm so proud of my stool!"

28 Mar 13'

Val Young reviewed: A stool making day

"Brilliant! Can't recommend these courses highly enough. I've made too chunky ash stools and an awesome willow sculptural bench to date &amp; can't wait to discover what my next creation will be on my next visit. The atmosphere is wonderful. The teachers are always willing to help and pass on their extensive knowledge with accompanying good humoured banter. The venue @ Harestanes is magnificent. I also recommend allowing time for a walk around the surrounding area. I will be back!"

28 Mar 13'

Sylvia Huggan reviewed: A stool making day

"I have done two one day courses and made a stool and a garden chair. Both days were great fun and, for someone who has never touched wood working tools, a real experience and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone."

27 Mar 13'

Hamish Martin reviewed: A stool making day

"I spent the weekend doing green wood working to produce my own working horse - the whole experience was fantastic and inspirational - a must for anyone with even the slightest intrest in working with one of the most beautiful material, wood in a wonderful setting and with a great teacher. Hamish"

27 Mar 13'

gavin reviewed: A stool making day

"Had an amazing weekend with excellent tuition and I'm still stunned and proud every day when I see the chair that I made - 'that I made' is what I have to keep reminding myself. From arriving on Saturday morning and starting with logs and branches to leaving on Sunday evening with a beautiful peice of furniture. You spend the day working outdoors, with your hands and end the day with the feeling of satisfaction. I would recommend this to anyone disillusioned with sitting behind a desk all day!"