Woodwyrm reviews

Rachel reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Me and dad had a great time on Dave’s spoon carving workshop. I was totally new to spoon carving and had never held an axe before, so really happy that under Dave’s instruction I ended up with a spoon! He was very patient and accommodating - a great course"

Hannah Bramble reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I joined my husband for a session with Dave and we had such a wonderful time. I'm not that practical or practiced with knives or axes and yet even I found some ability and came out the end with something that really resembled a spoon. A lot of that credit goes to Dave's skilled teaching. Very grateful for a wholesome afternoon learning an interesting skill. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Cheers Hannah, I really enjoyed our afternoon. You were both excellent students. Many thanks, Dave"

Joe Bramble reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"My wife and I spent a lovely afternoon with Dave. He's a very knowledgeable teacher and we learned a lot while with him. We were so engrossed that the time absolutely flew by and we ended the session with two very unique but useable spoons! I'd recommend Dave to anyone interested in carving as he'll definitely set you off on the right path. I now intend to buy my very own tools and will be attempting to complete the whole cutlery set!"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Joe, It was a splendid afternoon. Really happy to hear you're going to carry on carving. Have fun and keep your knives sharp. Cheers."

Gemma and Sam reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"We had a lovely afternoon spent spoon carving with Dave. He was incredibly patient and we were both surprised at what we managed to achieve! "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks, I really enjoyed our session. All the best, Dave"

Eva reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"This a very enjoyable and inspiring morning. Dave is a great carver and teacher. We came away with a good looking spoon each and will definitely do more. I have the bug"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Eva. Great to hear you've got the carving bug. All the best, Dave."

Sally Benson reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Fantastic experience with Dave. Felt really welcomed and his knowledge really shined through. Everything was supplied and Dave has wonderful patience and a great sense of humour. Fantastic experience and would highly recommend anyone to try this out. Myself and my friend have zero experience but we left with a crafted spoon and a wonderful memory of a great afternoon."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Sally, I really enjoyed the afternoon. It was a pleasure to teach and spend time with you both."

Paul A reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"My son and I participated in a spoon carving course run by Dave Atkin last Friday. Dave was welcoming, knowledgable and very relaxed and the afternoon was completely absorbing and enjoyable "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Paul, so glad you both enjoyed your afternoon."

Connor + Sarah reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"We attended this course as a gift and absolutely loved it. Dave is a fantastic teacher and we have both learnt vast amounts of a craft he has very much mastered. We felt at ease the entire time and our session absolutely flew by. From knowing nothing to leaving with, some quite good spoons, is a testament to him. Could not recommend this course more. "

Lyra reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Had an awesome afternoon with Dave, it was a very rewarding experience, Dave was a great teacher. Definitely considering taking up this craft. "

Oswald reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Had a great time today at Dave’s Wooden Spoon carving course. A real eye opener into the world of spoon carving and making, to take a block of wood to a spoon in three hours is so therapeutic, as well as being really good fun. No experience needed and thankfully the wood became a spoon with a bit of time and patience! A great great course! "

Thomas reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I had a wonderful afternoon carving a spoon with Dave. Heartily recommended!"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Cheers Thomas, glad you enjoyed your afternoon."

Alison reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I was given a taster session with Dave as a gift from friends and it was fantastic! He is a great teacher, very patient and just the right combination of attentive whilst being hands off (but discreetly keeping you on track!). It’s a joy to watch him work, very skilled and knowledgeable, and I came away enthused about spoon carving. Would highly recommend."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Alison, I'm so glad you enjoyed the session. Cheers"

Marije reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"My friend and I had such an enjoyable afternoon. I found the idea of using an axe quite daunting but Dave was a great tutor. I loved working with the tools and it is mesmerising how a spoon emerges from a block of wood. I am proud of the spoon I carved, and we are planning another session! I can also recommend combining with lunch in nearby No 3 Heworth and it is surprisingly walkable to the city centre."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Marije, It was a pleasure to teach you both."

Jane Collingwood reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Dave is a very informative, an experienced craftsman and a patient teacher. I learned a lot about how to understand wood, what to think about when designing your spoon and the techniques to use the required tools. And I came home with a spoon and an interest in having another attempt. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Jane, so glad you enjoyed the session."

Martin Jackson reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Yesterday I did a wooden spoon making course with Dave Atkin. It was a really good experience and I enjoyed every minute, I would highly recommend the session. The session lasted for 3 hours which included a demonstration from Dave, lots of practical work making my spoon and excellent teaching and advice. Dave was very welcoming, friendly and an obvious expert in his field. The time flew and by the end of the session I had made a wooden spoon using only an axe and a knife. A very rewarding experience leaving me with a great feeling of achievement. "

Colin Pollock reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Dave is an excellent teacher. I would thoroughly recommend this half day course to anyone wanting to get a good grounding in hatchet and knife carving skills for wooden spoons. His advice about appropriate tools and sharpening techniques is also really helpful. This was a great birthday present for me."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Colin, so glad you enjoyed the course."

Amanda Reynolds reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Dave was brilliant. My teenage son really loved it and can’t wait to go back. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Amanda, he was an excellent student."

Pippa Cowin reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Thank you Dave for such a brilliant session. You’re a born teacher, explaining and adapting your approach based on our different abilities. Amazing value for money for an introduction to a seriously addictive pastime. "

Clive Wadsworth reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"An excellent way to spend three hours learning to carve a spoon. Dave is very welcoming, knowledgeable and a great person to learn from. I will definitely be buying a carving axe and knives and trying at home. Thanks Dave "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Hi Clive, many thanks. It was a splendid afternoon! Happy carving."

Mai and Henry reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Absolutely fantastic course, highly recommend!! Dave is a brilliant and patient teacher who is very easy to learn from. He really made our experience so much fun and we loved having nerdy and interesting discussions with him. Dave really is full of knowledge and I would recommend this course to anyone who is even the slightest bit interested in wood working. You will have a blast! Dave talked us through all of his tools and gave us advice on tools and materials to buy so we can go and do it ourselves, absolutely no gatekeeping at all which I thought was very kind of him. Thank you for such a wonderful time!"

John reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Dave was a great teacher for my partner and I, he walked us through each step while showing use the technique with different tools and then alternative to match individual preference. He offered lots of reassurance and ways to correct any mistakes we made, using his years of experience as well as further information to help get started yourself after the session if you wanted to try at home. I'd highly recommend this to anyone as a great way to spend an afternoon "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks John, I'm really pleased you both enjoyed the session. Cheers"

Maisie reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Myself and a friend had a brilliant time on this spoon carving taster session. Dave is a great teacher; knowledgeable, patient and enjoyable company! No matter what your experience, you will leave not only with your very own cooking spoon, but the knowledge of how to make more as Dave explains and takes you through the whole process, giving useful tips and things to be looking for along the way. An extremely reasonably priced session for all that we got out of it. The hours simply flew by in his wonderful, well-equipped workshop. We were able to get there easily by bus from York train station so no need to have access to a car to get there either. I can't recommend this enough for anybody wanting to try their hand at spoon carving or just have a fun and different day out. Dave is a craftsman worth supporting! "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Maisie, It was my pleasure. All the best and happy carving."

Mark reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"This was a great afternoon spent with Dave in his workshop. As I came to this with no real previous experience, he taught a variety of techniques with different tools so that after 3 hours I was able to come away with my own spoon. I'd recommend for anyone interested in learning some new skills. Thanks Dave."

Woodwyrm responded:

"Thanks Mark, I wish you all the best with your new carving skills. If you'd like any more guidance just get in touch, cheers."

Rob reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"I really enjoyed this course. He is skilled and knowledgable and shares his passion in an easy going style. He also has a canny knack of “repairing” your mistakes. A good fun afternoon. "

Woodwyrm responded:

"Many thanks Rob, do get in touch if you need any further guidance. Cheers."

jane de Carteret reviewed: Spoon carving taster session

"Had a super afternoon with Dave yesterday- such a brilliant teacher, he guided me through the process with very clear and considered directions whilst all the time making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I came away feeling I had learnt something really useful. Totally recommend the course and the chatter! Thank you, jane de C"

Woodwyrm responded:

"Thanks Jane, it was great to spend time carving and chatting with you. The afternoon flew by!"