Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

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

"What a brilliant course! I had a great time and cannot rate it highly enough. Peter, and his very talented apprentice Toby, welcomed us into their wonderful workshop in the most stunning surroundings. The teaching was gentle, clear and well paced, with plenty of help and support when needed at each stage. I felt very comfortable and at ease the whole time, and came away with a piece of work that I am proud of and a foundation of core skills and knowledge to move forward with. Peter has also sent a list of helpful resources for further support. A wonderful way to spend a weekend! Thank you Peter and Toby!"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Joella - a pleasure having you on the course!"

jan piotrowski reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"I can't recommend this course enough. Peter's enthusiasm and knowledge creates a fantastic atmosphere and the small groups sizes mean everyone can move at their own pace and complexity while still being fully supported. As a professional cabinet maker I came the course with significant woodworking experience but left with an abundance of new knowledge. Between Peter and his impressive apprentice Toby, there is always someone on hand with tips and advice. Add the beautiful surroundings and lovely people, it has all the ingredients for a fantastic week."

Graham Wooldridge reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"Was really looking forward to this course and it exceeded my expectations. Beautiful venue and location, attentive and supportive instructors. Thoroughly enjoyed all 6 days and came home with a stunning bench for our entrance hall. Would highly recommend this course to all abilities. You don't need to have any knowledge of wood working and you will be super pleased with the end result. Both Peter and Toby will guide you through the process from beginning to end. You wont be disappointed."

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

"What a wonderful way to spend a weekend! Despite having some woodworking experience, I was completely new to green woodworking when I attended Peter's two-day course. The two day course has provided me with a wealth of additional methods and techniques, as well as some new perspectives on design. The course is well-paced and the teaching is excellent. Everyone in the group left with a unique and interesting table or stool, as well as a great sense of achievement. Many thanks to Peter and Toby for a thoroughly enjoyable experience!"

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

"A fantastic course A brilliant insight into the methods, tools and concepts of working with green wood. I've come away from the weekend with a new creative direction, a lovely table and a new list of tools to buy! Thanks Peter and Toby!"

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

"As a complete novice to woodworking, I had no idea how I would do on this course. However, Peter and his apprentice Toby were brilliant in instructing the group and we all came away with really amazing pieces of furniture. I thought I'd really messed up at one point but Peter fixed the problem so you can barely tell anything went wrong, which I was so relieved about! I would fully recommend this course to everyone, brilliant few days working with my hands in the Devonshire sun :)"

Peter Lanyon Furniture responded:

"Thanks Steph, thoroughly enjoyed working with you. Enjoy tour new table. Peter"

Julia Brooker reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"I had always wanted to make a chair- and after 6 days with Peter and his assistants and the other makers.. I came away with a beautiful chair I'm proud of. I got lots of friendly help- I'd never used a chisel before. We used mainly ash with cherry wood or oak details. Green wood ash has a lovely almost silvery sheen. This course is for everyone who wants to start with an axe and ivy clad log and ending up with a hand made and amazingly comfortable chair that will surely become a family heirloom! See my chair on Instagram atJuliaBrookerStudio- if you like wood you'll love it"

Jill Cannon reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"What a week that was! An absolute delight working in my favourite material with like minded people. Peter is the most sensitive, patient and skilful tutor with a lovely sense of humour and a band of dedicated helpers including his lovely family. This is more than a craft workshop; it is a retreat, a meditation in wood and a joyous social experience with a lasting practical outcome."

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

"An excellent course and thoroughly enjoyable. Despite being a complete novice, with Peter's patient, careful tuition, I managed to produce a lovely piece of furniture which I'm really pleased with. An added bonus was the relaxed setting, beautiful location in the South Hams and a great group of fellow students. I highly recommend this course and would love to do more! Thank you Peter (and helper Toby)."

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

"I’ve just returned from a brilliant two days with Peter - he’s a lovely guy with a great teaching style. Everyone on the course came away with a fab piece of furniture to show off. I’m looking forward to trying some of the techniques out at home."

charlie reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Absolutely brilliant day, would highly recommend to any one who uses any form of sharp metal to cut anything. Whether you you use a knife, axe, shears or plane you'll learn a huge amount about how to get it sharp and keep it sharp. So good, thank you Peter."

Nick Crowley reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"An absolutely brilliant day honing my sharpening skills under Peter's guidance. He's an excellent tutor - patient and knowledgeable, with time for even the most stupid questions. I took along some challenging and very knackered tools and came home with them transformed into razor sharp versions of themselves. Thanks Peter."

Denis Kane reviewed: Tool Sharpening and Maintenance- 1 Day Course in South Devon

"Really enjoyably course. Covered many different tools and options to sharpen them. Good group of people and excellent instruction from Peter. Even got through the day without cutting myself. Will definitely be considering other courses with Peter. Thanks Den"

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

"I have just attended this course, which was bought for me as a gift, and had a wonderful time, leaving with a lovely hand made side table that I am truly pleased with. The small group format meant that Peter was able to pass on his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for greenwood working and design, through both group instruction and individual advice, stepping in to show correct technique where necessary, while leaving you free to work on your own design. I worked with a friendly and interesting group of people, who all left with fabulous and individual completed tables and chairs. The course is held in and around Peters lovely workshop barn, well stocked with tools and timber. Peter was ably assisted by ‘Row’, who also provided great help and advice. Thoroughly recommended."

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

"I attended the 2 day green wood furniture course and loved every minute. It was a small group which meant Peter had the time to help us individually throughout the day with help from a lovely girl called Row. We all walked away with beautiful pieces of furniture. Would highly recommend it!"

Peter Hinchliffe reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)

"I cannot recommend Peter Lanyon highly enough. The table course was the second of Peter's courses that we had attended and my wife and I decided to jump straight in and construct a new 8'6" dining table. I think Peter was only a little less daunted then us as this was the largest table so far attempted on the course! However thanks to Peter's utterly professional and patient leadership we were able to learn all we needed to produce the table and enjoy the experience to the full. Ash was used for the legs, rails etc and the top was from some oak planks discovered on the course visit to a sawmill on Dartmoor. Completed in time for Christmas, the table took pride of place at lunch when it accommodated 10 family members without complaint! I am a convert to green woodworking and have already booked my next session - innovative seating of course!"

Lorna Thomas reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)

"I can't recommend this course enough. Having been on the stool making course three years ago I knew I wanted to make a larger piece and the table making course was appealing. Peter was very accommodating of my idea to make a console table rather than a more traditional table. He was always good humoured and patient, and managed me well to overcome my laissez-faire / quick and dirty approach. I am delighted with the end result which is now standing pride of place in my hall. It's not just about a piece of furniture I am proud to say I made, but the process of making it was really special. And the coastal walks nearby the workshop are pretty special too."

Dave Mountain reviewed: Green wood tables workshop at Lambside Farm - Week 1 (6 Days) Week 2 (3days)

"I attended Peter's Introduction to Green Woodworking prior to attending the table course. No real knowledge of green woodworking prior to this. The table course was a great challenge, but with Peter's knowledge and guidance I now have a gorgeous new kitchen table that I'm so proud of. When I first flipped the assembled table over onto it's legs it brought a tear to my eyes and a tingle down my spine at what I'd achieved. Cannot recommend this course and Peter's skills and mentoring highly enough. I'll be back..."

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

"What a joy to spend 2 days in a wonderful environment, with a bunch of lovely people making a useful and (in my opinion) gorgeous stool which is now sitting proudly in my kitchen. Peter is a generous teacher, passing on his skills in a way that a complete novice can understand and put into action. Green woodworking is the best way I have found to practice mindfulness and the perfect antidote to a stressful life. What’s not to love about this course."

Neil Kingsnorth reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"Excellent, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable. I learned an enormous number of new skills and techniques and built my confidence in working with green wood. Peter is a brilliant, highly knowledgable and patient tutor who guides you through calmly and with clarity. It's also a beautiful venue, and the tools provided were excellent, which all helps. I ended up with a beautiful chair but also much greater knowledge and skills, which I was looking for. Highly recommended."

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

"Myself and my partner did this course in May, neither of us had any prior woodwork experience so we weren't quite sure what to expect. Peter was very patient and excellent at explaining the various steps and new skills. We really enjoyed the course and had a great two days with Peter and Lulu. . We are planning to go back to do some of Peter's other courses at a later date. Thanks Megan and Reza"

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

"Excellent 2 days! Thank you Peter and Lulu. Peter's style is patient and encouraging, and his instruction very clear. Some woodworking skills, and particularly an understanding of the structure(s) of wood are an advantage before joining the course, though not absolutely essential. The working techniques help in 'reading' the wood to get the best out of it. I can guarantee all of our course enjoyed it immensely."

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

"The green furniture making course surpassed all my expectations – I learnt so much. Peter is a great teacher, very encouraging and has endless patience and Lulu was a huge help too. We learnt how to use a selection of woodworking tools and turned logs into tables and stools – unbelievable in two days. We were all very pleased and proud of our final achievements and took home our work. It was an absolutely fabulous way to spend the weekend in a beautiful location. Thank you very much Peter and Lulu."

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

"A wonderful, relaxing and fun way to spend a weekend! The setting in the Devon countryside is beautiful and Peters' workshop is amazing. Each stage of the project was broken down into easy to understand steps, and instruction from Peter and Lulu was clear and patient. They instill a confidence in using both hand and power tools that I didn't think I had. Everyone took home a beautiful piece of furniture at the end of the 2 days, and and alot of new skills. It has made me want to do lots more green woodworking and I will certainly be back for more of Peter's courses! I couldn't recommend it more!"

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

"Went on Peter’s green wood course this weekend and absolutely loved it. A fabulous way to spend a weekend - meet lovely new people - learnt a completely new skill AND have something beautiful to take home. Thank you Peter and Lulu."