Nailsworth Community Workshop reviews

22 Sep 19'

Niall Macdonald reviewed: English longbow making weekend in the heart of Nailsworth Gloucestershire

"I've just returned home from this amazing course. Gavin was a superb instructor, knowledgeable, engaging and a consummate craftsman. The were eight of us on the course, some who were already archers and others, like myself, who just wanted a new challenge and to produce something amazing. From the outset Gavin had a way of teaching that was both instructive and entertaining, describing each stage in enough detail to allow us to carry out the work without being too prescriptive. The result was that by the end of Sunday everyone had an individual bow that looked fantastic and suited the maker perfectly. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Thank you Gavin. Niall"

15 Sep 19'

Jonathan Thomas reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"This course was bought for my 50th Birthday by my best mate. 5 of us took part in the weekend. I have to say it was one of the best things I have ever done. It was so well organised and the skills taught were presented in such a great way. We all walked away with a wonderful knife and some wonderful memories. Highly recommend due to the quality of instruction and the format of the weekend. Thank you so much for a weekend I will never forget"

27 Aug 19'

Ben Horridge reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"I highly recommend the course. Arian is a very inspiring teacher. You gain experience working with metal, wood and leather. I got the bug and taken up knife making as a hobby as a result of the course."

26 Jul 19'

Stephen Trant reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"A very enjoyable course led by a friendly instructor who showed a real interest in the knives produced and had a genuine desire for everyone to make a good knife. The level of instruction was tailored to each person on the course and never felt overbearing which allowed everyone to create their own designs and resulted in individual unique knives. I came away from the course with a real sense of achievement which is repeated each time I look at the knife I made."

21 Jul 19'

Chris Overs reviewed: Knife making weekend Gloucestershire

"Arian is a very likeable and good teacher; he communicated very well all aspects of the craft. It was a very enjoyable couple of days covering metalwork, woodwork and leather work as well as all other the aspects of creating and looking after the useful handmade personal tool of your own knife made by you from raw materials. If you have any basic DIY skills you will enjoy and be able to fly through this coursevand end up with a beautiful knife."