Touchwood Glasgow reviews

19 Feb 24'

Lawrie reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Being able to take a natural piece of wood all the way to a functional and aesthetically pleasing spoon in a single day was a genuinely moving experience. Robert was an excellent teacher, taking time to demonstrate to the group and also individuals to help ensure we all came away with something unique and personal. I will definitely be continuing my greenwood carving and spoon making, and highly recommend this course for both acquiring skills and enjoyment. Thank you Robert!"

19 Feb 24'

Stewart reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I had an excellent time with Robert learning how to carve safely all the way from shaping a log with an axe to using carving knives to create a finished, smooth and functional spoon. His teaching style is calm, friendly and gentle and focusses on gaining the experience to find a style that works for you. Highly recommended."

19 Feb 24'

Simone reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Robert is an amazing teacher and guide. Really enjoyable experience which took us from a big log down to a smoothed and oiled spoon. And we still have all 10 fingers! Yay!!!"

17 Feb 24'

Aonghas Maxwell reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"So much fun! No experience required, Robert has such a relaxed style of teaching that gave us all such great confidence. It was so satisfying to finish a spoon in one day! I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone in Glasgow who is looking to start or get more acquainted with carpentry. "

9 Dec 23'

John reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Had a great day with Robert and a small group learning the techniques to make a spoon. Robert was really good at explaining the skills and sharing his knowledge. It was very satisfying to be able to start with a fresh piece of wood in the morning and by the end of the day have my own spoon. Would highly recommend to anyone who is interested, a great day."

6 Dec 23'

coco reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I didn't have any knowledge for woodcraft but wanted to make my own spoon. The class was compact, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed the whole process from learning about the wood, tools, carving techniques, finishing touch... Found that the manual work was quite soothing, and it's a joy to see the piece of log turning out to be a one-off spoon! Robert guided us though each step to complete this project. He is talented not only for the wood carving but for teaching, highly recommended."

3 Dec 23'

Lesley reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Had a great day with Robert... He's just the best teacher. I made a spoon that I am so thrilled with and plan to go back next year to make another. Excellent tuition and excellent quality tools - just perfect! "

9 Oct 23'

John Butterworth reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I was looking forward to this course but it easily exceeded my expectations. Ostensibly it's about spoons but it's also about a lot more - types of wood, choice of tools and how to handle them etc., all of which is useful in woodcarving generally. Robert's calm and attentive demeanour ensures that you leave feeling that you've spent a very productive day learning something which is certain to be of future benefit."

8 Oct 23'

Adrian Foulds reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"A thoroughly absorbing day, with Robert. You are guided through the process of choosing a blank log and turning it into a finished spoon. You quickly absorb the necessary skills through his relaxed style of hands on demonstration and his extensive knowledge of wood and tools. I definitely recommend booking one of his courses. "

4 Sep 23'

Les reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"A fantastic course, I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would highly recommend to anyone wishing to try out some skills in woodcarving. I didn't imagine we would be turning out a spoon from a log of wood in the time that we had, amazing. Robert was a great instructor and made the course enjoyable with his enthusiasm, in-depth knowledge and good humour throughout the day. Oh, my spoon looked superb, all others did also."

4 Sep 23'

Elaine reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"A really enjoyable experience. Robert is very knowledgeable in this medium, and was keen to inspire us to create our own bespoke carved spoon. As an absolute beginner who had not used these tools before (Robert is very patient!) I learned the basics of a new skill, and created a beautiful (and functional) spoon. The day was great and left me keen to learn more about wood carving."

2 Aug 23'

Bruno reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I can’t recommend this course enough! The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and took the time and care to explain and demonstrate everything required to successfully carve a spoon. "

21 Jul 23'

Madeleine reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"We had an excellent day with Robert! He had lots of spoons on show for inspiration and talked us through the types of wood they were made from. We got to handle different types of tools. We had a choice of woods to work with - I went for some Lime! Robert is an excellent and patient teacher, making adjustments for techniques that work for each individual! It was relaxed and almost meditative day - lots of fun and some good chat. Plus you get information on how to acquire your own tools and continue developing your carving skills! Would definitely recommend you book in."

23 May 23'

Gabriele reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was an amazing workshop! Robert was great in explaining every step of the process and he was willing to encourage and support individual projects and explain different techniques of spooncarving that could be used to achieve the desired spoon shape. Me and my partner attended the worksop together as an activity for our 5th anniversary (wooden anniversary) and the whole experience and the spoons we carved will stay in our memories for ever! This was the best workshop I ever attended in my life and I hope more people get to experience the joy of crafting something with their own hands with the amazing guidance of Robert :) "

7 May 23'

Anna Mayhew reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"What a day! Robert gives you just the right amount of information, inspiration, help and guidance yet you always know its your spoon you are creating. I made new friends, learnt skills I never thought I would and took home a functioning spoon to boot. Absorbing and rewarding."

7 May 23'

Marina Di Marco reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was a brilliant day which absolutely flew by. Having never wielded an axe in my life or being a particularly crafty person I could not believe that I left the workshop with a magical little spoon that I am so proud of! Rob is a brilliant teacher with great patience giving us all exactly the right amount of help and guiding us through the process. I definitely recommend this workshop. Not only will you leave with some brand new skills and appreciation of wood carving but you'll meet some lovely folks into the bargain. Thank you."

6 May 23'

Ty Simpson reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Great to spend a day in a relaxed atmosphere and learn a new skill. I now have the confidence and skills to create my own spoons. Brilliant. Well worth the money which is high praise from someone from rural Aberdeenshire! "

26 Apr 23'

Lisa N reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Had a fab day on Rob’s recent workshop. Absolute novice (don’t think I have ever even held an axe never mind wield one!) The time absolutely flew by. Rob is a great teacher and helped me out just the right amount when I started struggling a bit, owing to a pre-existing arm injury. Still very proud of my handiwork ! "

26 Apr 23'

Michael reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Robert’s passion for wood, and making useful tools from it, is infectious. Robert is also very patient with us novices! The day flew by (we had to be reminded to stop for lunch) and it was very informative, learning about the different woods for carving and the carving techniques that can be used. To start with a log from a fallen tree and finish with a carved spoon at the end of the day is a great feeling and incredibly rewarding. A great course and would absolutely recommend it."

24 Apr 23'

Ed reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Fantastic course, providing a great environment to get the basic skills in wood carving. Really liked how it went all the way from a simple log to the final carving, allowing you to experience a number of different tools and techniques, whilst providing you with the capacity to do it yourself. "

24 Apr 23'

Mike N reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"A very interesting and useful course that covers all basics to carve spoons and others. Definitely recommend and have recommended to friends and family."

9 Mar 23'

Bill reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"This was a really great course. Robert demonstrated how to use an axe to create an oblong blank then how to chip away the excess wood. The whittling knives purposes and techniques were then explained. Like most beginners I was often approaching the tasks from an awkward angle. Robert skilfully corrected any wayward work and encouraged progress. A thoroughly enjoyable day, and my first spoon will be one of many."

8 Mar 23'

Sarah McCormack reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"The spoon carving course with Robert was a great way to learn the basic skills. Robert is patient and knowledgeable - sharing his experience and craft in a gentle, encouraging way. Wrap up cos the workshop is chilly but TBH you don't notice cos the time goes so quickly....you'll be focused from start to finish! The spoon is already in use and part of the furniture. Thanks for a great day Robert."

5 Mar 23'

Mick McMenemy reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"I attended one of Robert’s Craftwood courses yesterday (Saturday 5th March 2023). Robert patiently and expertly took a small group of complete novices through the various techniques, from splitting a log and carving right through to completing a hand-made spoon to take home at the end of the day. The course is completely hands on and great fun. I hope to attend future events. The workshop is conveniently located right beside Queens Park Station off Victoria Rd in the Southside. This course is highly recommended. "

23 Jan 23'

Thomas Roberts reviewed: Spoon Carving with Touchwood Glasgow

"Had a great time. Very relaxed and hands on. Learned a lot and the time flew by. "