Pren

Contact name: Les Symonds

173
Total bookings

Rating

(79)

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: 5th Aug 2025

1 place left

(12)

£95.00

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course for 2 students

3 hours

Next date: 5th Aug 2025

1 place left

£165.00

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Bala

Learn to turn in Snowdonia, North Wales - Full day

1 day

Next date: 5th Aug 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: 5th Aug 2025

1 place left

(10)

£295.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

17 Jul 25'

Cash reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"A wonderful teacher that breaks down this very technical craft into manageable chunks for simple creatures like myself. I cannot recommend this very experienced gentleman enough. Thank you Les for your wood turning excellence."

Pren responded:

"Thank you so much, Cashel....but do you know what, it's a two-way process! You made teaching so enjoyable."

28 Jun 25'

Keith Hawthorn reviewed: Learn to turn in Snowdonia - taster course

"I enjoyed the half day with Les very much learning some of techniques involved. Les is a very good tutor "

Pren responded:

"Thank you Keith. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the session. Les."

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."