Peter Lanyon Furniture reviews

13 Nov 16'

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

"The course Peter gives is great - it gives you an overall understanding of how to make your own green timber chair yourself when you go home and a good understanding of how to use the tools to do it and I'm looking forward to coming back one day to do another one .."

9 Nov 16'

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

"I really enjoyed this course. It was action-packed and full-on. The equipment was well maintained and plentiful and the tuition excellent. I came away with a gorgeous little table of which I am very proud. I would recommend the course to anyone who is interested in green woodworking and wants to spend a few days learning new skills, with a knowledgable teacher in a relaxed environment. Thank you, Peter"

8 Nov 16'

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

"I have to thank peter and joe and my fellow chair makers for a great week. It is a great boost to the soul to produce something by hand. peter teachers you every skill needed to turn a freshly felled tree into a piece of furniture you can take home and cherish."

3 Oct 16'

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

"This course was absolutely fantastic. I learnt heaps over the two days and left with a beautiful side table/stool. The teaching was excellent with the right amount of direction and guidance and a really friendly atmosphere. I'll certainly be keeping my eyes on Peter's other courses in the future. Thanks for such a brilliant course."

1 Oct 16'

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

"An excellent course - fully meeting my expectations: everything you need to know from taking a freshly felled piece of timber, wood selection, tool use, processing, shaping, fitting and finishing it into a respectable piece of green wood furniture. Patient, friendly instruction. Highly recommended."

23 Aug 16'

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

"What a brilliant course, any one with the slightest interest in wood would love this! and the great thing is that you get to take something home that you have hand made from a branch and slab of wood. Peter was a great instructor, had everyone feeling relaxed from the off with his laid back attitude but kept us working to an invisible time table. Jarv, Peters assistant was always available with answers and help when anyone needed it. All eight of us finished our stools or tables and I'm sure went home inspired to do more. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone whatever your ability."

22 Aug 16'

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

"A superb course - Peter is an excellent tutor, and led a group of varying abilities to complete some remarkable pieces of furniture. I did not expect to enjoy myself so much and found the process of shaping green wood very satisfying. I would recommend this to anyone and will certainly do more of his courses."

22 Aug 16'

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

"I have just returned from Peter's 2 day green woodworking course and the proof of the pudding is that I want to return and have another go. Day 1 is relaxing amid good company, lovely surroundings: an excellent way to unwind using edge tools to shape our chosen wood. Day 2 is more technically challenging with an array of tools to encounter. Peter and Jav were excellent teachers, stopping short of doing things for us but encouraging and promoting confidence. By the end of day 2 everyone had a finished item which was amazing. The camaraderie in the workshop will be memorable with everyone prepared to stop and help. I would recommend this to anyone who appreciates learning hands-on and no previous experience seemed necessary."

22 Aug 16'

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

"I have just returned from a wonderful weekend on one of Peter's "Green Woodworking Courses". I went with low expectations of my abilities to produce anything that would look good and everything far exceeded my expectations. Peter and Jarv were brilliant tutors with great humour, patience and encouragement. Both are friendly and taught us so much in such a short time. The two days flew by, but in a really relaxed environment where we were all able to work at our own level and ask for as much or as little help as we needed. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I hope very much to return to a further course in the future."

21 Aug 16'

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

"Such a great way to spend a weekend. I have done quite a few different types of woodwork over the past 15 years but have always been self taught and not tried green woodwork before. I found this to be such a satisfying way of working with wood and Peter is a great teacher. There is a lot to get done in the 2 days and it is quite a physical course because it is almost all done with hand tools. I am quite particular in relation to attention to detail so my recommendation would be to just go with the flow and don't worry about triple checking measurements etc or you will struggle to get everything done. And because of the organic nature of green woodwork the end result is always going to be unique and wavy anyway. I will definitely be booking on another course with Peter in the future."

26 Jul 16'

Joanna reviewed: Green Woodworking - Make a Shave Horse - 1 Day Course in South Devon

"This was my second course with Peter at the Devon Green Wood Centre. Having done the Stool Making weekend previously I had caught the green woodworking bug & was pleased to be able to construct a shave horse to (hopefully) do more projects at home. As before the course was well prepared, Peter's demonstrations were clear & easy to follow, the location (wonderful) & facilities were excellent and the group size just right. I can't recommend this highly enough & look forward to doing another course there in the future."

21 Jul 16'

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

"I booked my husband on this course as a gift, and it was great. The workshop is in a beautiful part of the world, and he came away with new skills and a beautiful wooden stool. Highly recommended!"

5 Jul 16'

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

"A really interesting day. A small number of students and a relaxed atmosphere made the whole experience perfect. I only managed to sharpen 3 of my tools during the day, but the skills and knowledge I gained mean that I should be able to tackle all of my other tools. The tips on sharpening curved blades were particularly useful. I came away feeling confident I could put a good edge on things. Now I must practice!"

22 Jun 16'

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

"A wonderful course, Peter and his lovely assistant are a great double act and very engaging :) The course is busy - there is a lot of ground to cover in the 2 days - but the time flies by as you are so absorbed in the wood. A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and productive course - we all came away with a totally unique piece that we had crafted ourselves from a log. Massively satisfying and thoroughly recommended. Top tip - bring sunscreen !"

21 Jun 16'

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

"This course wildly exceeded my expectations (which were high anyway). It ticks all the boxes - fantastic location and atmosphere, lovely people, excellent tuition from Peter. I came away with some lovely memories but also a piece of furniture that I am really proud of and will always treasure. Anyone who is pondering whether this is the course for them - book it now! You won't regret it."

20 Jun 16'

David Fenton-Jones reviewed: Green Wood Chair Making - 6 Day Woodworking Course in South Devon

"An amazing course - what more needs saying? Peter is fantastic and encourages you all the way and the chair I have taken home will be treasured for the rest of my life and doubtless passed on through the family - A true heir loom - May-be I should make some more!! Thank you Peter you have enabled me to achieve a dream....."

20 Jun 16'

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

"A fantastic introduction to the world of green woodworking. Peter is friendly, approachable and keen to pass on his experience to others. No question is too 'silly' and NO previous experience is required. You will be able to turn a 'log' into a family treasure in just one weekend, going home with a creation to be proud of. The atmosphere is all very relaxed and welcoming and I have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone. :)"

20 Jun 16'

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

"I have just returned from a fantastic 2 days at the Devon Green Wood Centre. The course was very well organised and the location is superb - you work outside in fine weather. Peter is an excellent tutor - very interesting, knowledgeable and encouraging. All 8 participants came away with pieces they were justly proud of and will no doubt treasure for years; my first green wood stool (with 3 ash legs and a beech seat) will be admired by me (and others, I hope) for a very long time."

2 Jun 16'

mary copeland reviewed: Green Wood Creative Seating - 6 Day Course in South Devon

"What an absolutely fantastic course!! Peter is a most excellent teacher with so much knowledge and creativity to share, he really pushed the boat out with all of us creating completely different unique seats guided by his wonderful expertise. I cannot recommend this course enough, it is set in such a beautiful location, close to the sea, and Peter guides you along the way to produce a beautiful work of art that you can enjoy for many years to come. For me, it has really sparked a love for green woodworking, a totally absorbing and therapeutic art form, creating and working with this beautiful and natural material! Thank you Peter! I'll be back!"

26 May 16'

Nigel Charles reviewed: Green wood chair making in Portugal

"Peter ran the course in such a way that we could make what we wanted but that was realistic in the time available. He gave me all the support and guidance that I needed, his ideas were creative, he taught me some new skills and techniques, he was also really good at showing us how to use the tools and the course was great fun. Peter is a skilled craftsman and he is a very good teacher – he explains things clearly, he is very patient and spent his time fairly with the students. Peter’s workshop is in a beautiful stone barn in stunning countryside and this was also a memorable part of the course, especially as we could work outside in the sunshine and have tea and lunch breaks there was well. His workshop in a beautiful stone barn in stunning countryside was also a memorable part of the course, especially as we could work outside in the sunshine and have tea and lunch breaks there was well. It was a great introduction to green wood working – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in working with wood whatever their level of experience and skill."

20 May 16'

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

"I attended Peter's "Green Woodworking" course in May with all my family and other friends and had a fantastic time. I have done a fair amount of wood and metal work, but wanted to learn about some of the more traditional methods of shaping wood. It was very refreshing to create interesting objects without having to be too accurate about it (except the joints). Peter was very easy going and was receptive to all the questions directed at him. I came away enthused to do more green woodwork projects. We will always remember the weekend as a highlight of our year."

19 May 16'

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

"Brilliant course, both informative and highly enjoyable. Peter and Marv's patient and friendly approach was spot on and the whole setting made it a memorable experience. Great fun but also extremely useful , introducing us to the wonderful world of froes, travishers, and spokeshaves!!"

29 Apr 16'

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

"This course was an inspiration to me. I have very limited woodworking experience, and going from a log of ash to a chair in 6 days is a steep learning curve, but completely absorbing. I was very happy to end the week with such a lovely chair, all of which I had made myself, and I am now planning to go on Peter's shave horse course and to have another go at chair making at home. Peter is an excellent teacher and his workshop is in a wonderful location only a few minutes walk from the South Devon Coast Path. I highly recommend this course."

28 Apr 16'

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

"This course was absolutely amazing. I still cannot believe that I made a chair which proudly stands in my leaving room. Peter is a wonderful passionate and generous teacher. I would strongly recommend this course, I am already planing to return for another course."

21 Apr 16'

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

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Peter was very knowledgeable and inspiring. I fully intend to continue practising green woodworking and could not be more pleased that I decided to invest in this. Highly recommended for anyone of any ability."