Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

Will reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Incredibly knowledgeable team with lots of patience! Was a complete novice and managed to make a lovely-looking small, sturdy table. Thanks to Peter and the team for a great weekend."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Will, glad you enjoyed it. A pleasure having you along."

George Wyn-Page reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Fantastic course have already been recommending it to people!"

Matthew Putt reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A fantastic weekend with Peter and Toby, great crowd of people, well taught, with just the right amount of input, help and advice. Came away very pleased and happy, would highly recommend."

Inês Munday reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Wow, what an amazing two days! Whether you have any experience with wood or none at all, you will have a great time! It is a great course and you learn alot but I also had alot of fun, in stunning surroundings and with lovely people also there to make it a great experience. Its a great sensory experience too with the smell of the wood and the feel of it too. We had sunny and rainy points but the course is so well set up, we were able to work and enjoy whatever the weather, which was geat and relaxing too. So I loved it. There is always help at hand so I felt able and confident. Really highly recommend it and cant praise Peter and his intern Toby enough."

Tim reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Thoroughly enjoyable course led by Peter with support from Toby. Very good company and collaboration with other course participants. The pace was just right to end the second day with a piece of furniture to enjoy for years to come. Highly recommended. Thanks Peter and Toby."

Laurie Bayliss reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A really enjoyable 2 days. Peter and His apprentice Toby were clearly very knowledgeable and created an excellent atmosphere where i felt i learnt a lot. The course attendees varied considerably in experience but all produced impressive pieces, and the atmosphere was very positive throughout. I'd thoroughly recommend this course."

Alistair reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A very enjoyable and well taught introduction to previously unfamiliar woodworking techniques and tools concluding with an excellent endproduct that has already generated much interest and favourable comment . Anticipate being back for more !"

Paul reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Two fantastic days doing something new, learning new skills from a passionate and talented maker, supported by a great assistant (who also has access to wonderful cakes!). And I left with a stool I'm very proud of."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Ah yes, the cakes are good. All credit to Toby's nan. Thanks for talking the time to review - hopefully see you again one day."

Matt reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A wonderful way to spend a weekend! Starting with a tree and taking home a table was extremely satisfying; taught and led brilliantly by Peter and Toby. If you are relatively handy like me this is an excellent course to learn about how to read and use wood thoughtfully. It left me inspired to build my own furniture for gifts and my own house."

David reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Excellent course! Peter is a master craftsman and an engaging and patient teacher. I was amazed at how quickly a group of (mostly) unskilled people became comfortable with the simple tools and were able to use them to produce striking pieces of furniture. Many thanks to Toby for his help, too."

Steve reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A great course, in beautiful surroundings Peter and Toby were brilliant at teaching, and I was able to produce a small table that I’m really proud of."

Mick and Jane Howey reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"With no previous experience of furniture making beyond simple DIY projects, we were amazed to complete the 2 day course each with a small table of which we are both very proud. The course guided us through each stage of the construction - every section clearly demonstrated by Peter with both he and his assistant, Toby, always there to provide help and advice. The course was a totally absorbing and an immersive experience with time flying by too fast! Would love to do another course. Thanks so much for a wonderful birthday present."

Henry James reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I had a brilliant time on this course. Peter is clearly an expert in what he does and he and his apprentice Toby are both brilliant teachers. I was a complete novice before the course and I came away with an absolutely beautiful and unique stool. Thank you guys, I will be back for more."

Simon Bennett reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Brilliant 2 days with Peter and his team - highly recommended and as much a mindfulness break away as a wonderful introduction to green woodworking. Thanks very much!"

andrew Martin reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A brilliant two day course, starting with a log and finishing with a beautiful bench. Peter and Toby gently guided our group through the processes we need to complete our chosen pieces. The instructions were clearly delivered and easy to understand and the tools were all a joy to use. The location was fabulous and the weekend flew by. Definitely looking to attend another course in the near future."

Andrew Francis reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"A really superb teaching course. Peter’s style is informative, nurturing and gentle. He is able to impart his knowledge and expertise in a really supportive style which results in all the students being able to create an individual piece of green woodwork, many without any prior experience. I would certainly recommend the course and will be looking to attend again myself. Thank you Peter."

TLE reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Thoroughly recommended. A very enjoyable and instructive two day course. Do try this, it well worth it."

Ari reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"I came to this course greener than the wood we were working with, and completely fell in love with this wonderful art form. It was a perfectly balanced weekend where Peter and his wonderful apprentice Toby, guided us through the process/techniques with wisdom and an inspiring depth of knowledge. There was room for play and experimentation too and I now have a charming stool (that I'm currently perching on), that will remind me of this happy weekend for a very long time. I cannot recommend this course enough!"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Ari - total pleasure having you on the course!"

Alicia Dadlani reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Wonderful course with a wonderful teacher! Peter and his apprentice Toby were brilliant woodworking mentors- they were relaxed, helpful, calm and encouraging! It’s a green wood course so you use your hand tools mostly which is incredibly satisfying. We started outside chopping up logs and finish with a beautiful hand made stool! Very much recommend!"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Alicia, glad you enjoyed it. Such a great group."

Mark Sheehy reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Fabulous wkend spent in a glorious setting doing the introduction to green woodworking. Peter and his apprentice Toby couldn't of made me feel more welcome. So much knowledge gained from just two days thanks to this course and now i have a beautiful small table which i cannot believe i made myself. Great group of people on the couse to and it felt like we was all best buds by the end of the wkend. I highly recommend this course and please have a look at some of Peter's work which you can buy it is incredible."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Mark. Thats very kind of you to say. Great to meet you and enjiy your beautiful table."

Nick reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"Wow what a fantastic 2 days course Highly recommend, my son and I attended and found the course enthralling and created two superb pieces We both have no previous woodworking experience. But with friendly and expert teaching we had amazing results Would highly Reccomended the introduction to green wood furniture making course."

Tony Epps reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"An excellent two days that took us from logs to beautiful furniture. There was superb teaching with support and advice available at all times. I went as a complete novice and left with a real sense of achievement. It was amazing how relaxing it was working with traditional tools and crafting the wood. If you are even remotely interested I would go for it, you will be pleased you did."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thank you Tony - I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Really good to meet you."

Paul Fryer reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"This is a wonderful course and a great introduction to furniture making and working with green wood. Lots of useful guidance but also a really relaxed atmosphere. Everyone on the course came away with a piece of furniture they were immensely proud of and lots of new skills."

Corrie Oliver reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"I feel very fortunate to have spent 6 days in the company of such lovely people, willing to give their support and expertise enabling me to make a very cute chair. In spite of being a novice I learnt so many new skills and was enthralled by the whole experience.... a retreat from the everyday, totally inspiring and balm for the soul! Thoroughly recommend it to anyone and feel enthusiastic to try another course."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Corrie, for taking the time to write a review, and for being great company for the week. I look forward to meeting you again one day. If you need any help or advice on your green woodworking journey do let me know."

Audrey Menezes reviewed: Introduction to Green Wood Furniture Making - 2 Day Course in South Devon

"What a wonderful course. Peter and his apprentice Toby are attentive, kind, and hugely knowledgable woodworkers who teach with passion and ease. I was completely new to the craft and now feel like I have a solid foundation and a budding love of working with wood, both ready to grow. I loved the thoughtful process of creating my stool, and the teaching and guidance they gave throughout the two days was invaluable. It takes place in Peter's lovely studio set amongst rolling green hills near the sea, and the days pass by so pleasantly with plenty of tea, quiet focus, and good conversation. I would give it 100 stars if I could."

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Aaaah. Thanks so much Audrey. A pleasure having you and your friends on the course. Come back and see us!"