MC Woodcrafts reviews

claire reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Excellent course - Mike gives clear instructions with one to one help if needed. The location is beautiful with a real woodland feel and full immersion in the craft of wood carving. Thank you for an extremely enjoyable experience."

Kate Sunley reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Great experience and despite being a complete novice with Mike’s instruction and help I managed to make a bowl from scratch that I’m really happy with. Mike was a great teacher and so knowledgeable. "

Liz reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"I really enjoyed this workshop. I don't know where the time went, it's such an absorbing activity. Mike was great, he explained everything in great detail so it was really clear what to do (and what not to do). I didn't have time to finish my spoon but I'm hooked now so I'll be ordering some tools so I can finish it at home. I want to do the bowl carving workshop next. Oh and Jack the dog is adorable!"

Aidan reviewed: Scandinavian Shrink Pots

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We started with a chunk of tree branch and ended up with a very attractive and unusual pot. Mike really knows his stuff and has a good balance between keeping a close eye on what we're doing while letting us get on with it and try different skills."

Robbie reviewed: Carve a spoon in a day

"A very good day was had. Nicely paced although a little more time to carve the bowl of the spoon would have been good. Mike is very pleasant and a very good teacher who shows patience and a thorough knowledge of the subject."

Tamsin reviewed: Scandinavian Shrink Pots

"It was a very enjoyable day in the lovely surroundings of Otley Chevin. Mike was very good at explaining all the techniques we needed and I was pleased to come away with a pretty decent shrink pot!"

Simon reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Beautiful surroundings and a great day learning the basics with Mike who was a patient and enthusiastic host and teacher. Definitely ignited the flames for a new passtime with the knowledge and skills I acquired. Highly recommend!"

MC Woodcrafts responded:

"Really glad you enjoyed the day Simon :)"

Lydia Leary-Kennan reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Mike’s course was a brilliant experience from start to finish. The info he sent beforehand was helpful & reassuring, the location was fab, what we learned was invaluable, Mike was very knowledgeable & encouraging with a great energy & the spoons we took home are way better than anything we’d imagined we’d be able to create. Highly recommend to anyone, we could’ve stayed all day!"

Tim reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Really great course - Mike was super, explaining everything carefully and helpfully, making sure everyone knew what they were doing at each stage. Highly recommended!"

AJ reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"What an amazing day! Mike is a wonderful teacher. The site was idyllic. A fantastic day learning a new skill! Would definitely recommend and would book further courses taught by Mike. "

Tina reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Loved the spoon carving taster session. Mike created a friendly atmosphere and explained all carving techniques really well and step by step. I liked that Mike talked a lot about the wood and why we needed to carve/treat it in the way he instructed us to. It was a nice mix of listening, learning and doing. I am definitely going to buy some carving tools as I want to carry on making spoons haha :D "

Adie Lowe reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Excellent course with a knowledgeable, patient tutor. The setting was great and we were blessed with fantastic weather. Spoon carving is so therapeutic and I would recommend this course to anyone."

Ross McKenzie reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Carving

"Very interesting day with Mike, a great teacher and very knowledgeable. 10/10 would highly recommend "

Nick Redshaw reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Myself and my son attended M.C. Woodcrafts' Spoon Carving Taster Session last Saturday and had a lovely day in the woods with Mike learning how to safely use sloyd and spoon knives to carve a spoon. Mike's teaching style was very natural and easy to understand. I learned lots on this course and really enjoyed the whole experience. It doesn't matter how many YouTube videos you watch, this kind of teaching is in a different league. Thanks Mike!"

Alice reviewed: Carve a spoon in a day

"A really great day with well structured teaching in a lovely location.. I learnt loads. Came away with an almost finished spoon and enthusiasm to make more."

Sarah reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Great experience, was a great course. Mike was very knowledgeable and helpful. Taught us each knife skills at the right time. "

Anna reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"My daughter and I had a great day with Mike. He guided us through each stage of carving a wooden spoon with lots of knowledge and patience. It was a lovely thing to do together "

Diane Eshelby reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Had a fantastic day spoon carving with Mike. Great interesting teacher. Would highly recommend. "

Julian Cowan reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Really enjoyed the spoon carving taster course ,Mike was very informative, professional ,and we enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish "

Kyle and Kathryn reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"Amazing time with Mike. Such a friendly and knowledgeable guy. Down to earth and happy to help us with all questions. Highly recommended! Thanks again "

Sandi reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"After a late arrival due to the Rob Burrow marathon, a thoroughly enjoyable time was had. Mike's instructions and advice were set a a level, perfect for a novice. Can recommend this course which is held in a great location. "

Philip reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"An excellent course, I really enjoyed the different ways you can apply the skills to any wood carving. Mike is a mine of tips and useful information. I was hoping for a good introduction to wood carving and it was and much more. 👍Philip"

Pat reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"We thoroughly enjoyed the course. I learned skills which I can use in other carving. The pace was excellent and we all felt like we achieved something. Highly recommended"

alison reviewed: Spoon Carving Taster Session

"I never thought that a day spent making a wooden spoon would be quite so interesting and fun. Mike is a very encouraging tutor not only for the practical aspects of learning to carve but plenty of information about materials, design, suitability of different timbers etc. Mike is also very knowlegeable about natural history making the most of the lovely woodland setting just above Otley. I attended the course with 2 friends but is a great activity to book solo."

David reviewed: Carve a spoon in a day

"Thoroughly recommend this experience. A great way to spend a saturday! "