Pren

Contact name: Les Symonds

169
Total bookings

Rating

(77)

over 7 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With a career in adult education, Les combines his love of teaching with his love of woodturning. Add this to the beautiful location of Bala, in the Snowdonia National Park and you have the ideal setting for your tuition.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

3 hours

Next date: 15th Jul 2025

1 place left

(10)

£95.00

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course for 2 students

3 hours

Next date: 15th Jul 2025

1 place left

£165.00

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

1 day

Next date: 15th Jul 2025

1 place left

(57)

£185.00

platinum award

Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day for 2 students

1 day

Next date: 15th Jul 2025

1 place left

(10)

£295.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

1 Jun 25'

Maurice Conlon reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"My wife gifted me this course and I’m so glad she did. From the warm welcome to the expert tuition with as much hands on tools as I was willing to try, Les’ session was outstanding. Although a competent DIYer, I am a novice at wood turning and came only with the most basic outlines of ideas, yet with Les’ help I turned out a really lovely (and useful) beech bowl with double channel for me to use as phone stand and nick nacks on my dressing table, and a stunning (if I say so myself) simple but elegant oak stand for our table candle vase. I’m already thinking of design improvements for my phone stand and contemplating a return session for more. Thanks Les!"

Pren responded:

"Hello Maurice ... I'm so glad that you enjoyed and valued your day. It was a refreshing change to work on a few different projects, so I'm pleased that they turned out well. Kind regards and many thanks, Les."

26 Apr 25'

Julie & Nick reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"What an amazing day. Les was an absolutely brilliant tutor. If you're looking for a taster session or more skilled learning Les absolutely knows his stuff. We had a sterling half day - a very informative, patient, adaptable fun session with a master of his craft. We had the most wonderful time and came away thrilled and feeling passionate about all things handmade from wood! Thanks a million Les - we thought you were brilliant."

Pren responded:

"Thank you so much for that....I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day so much."

7 Apr 25'

Adam Mackridge reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"Great day. Really clear instructions beforehand and a friendly, informative, and enjoyable session all round. I managed to make a couple of things that turned out really well and were of very high quality. I learned loads about wood turning, from safety through to tools and technique. Can't recommend highly enough. "

Pren responded:

"Thanks so much for that, Adam. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day."

24 Feb 25'

Loz reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

"A fantastic day! Les is a brilliant and down to Earth instructor, with great knowledge of turning. Whether you are looking for a crafty fun day learning how to make a bowl, or looking for more intricate knowledge to get into turning as a hobby this is the perfect session to kickstart your journey! Thanks Again Les! "

Pren responded:

"Thank you so much. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your day....I most certainly did. Regards, Les."