Maria and her partner Simon booked in for a course back in June. Both were beginners but took to the art of woodturning very well. This is what Maria had to say about the course. " Andy is really welcoming and the workshop was a great size and space to learn in. It was amazing how quickly we got to work and Andy did a great job at offering useful guidance and insight into the craft. A really enjoyable day with a lovely lunch. Will definitely be keeping in touch and look for

Father and Daughter team Arthur and Lisa from Southampton, attended a day course with me - Lisa had been given a gift voucher for a present and her father decided that he would like to keep her company and have a go himself! Both did well on the day and looked like they were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Here is how they got on.

Two friends joined forces for a day's woodturning experience which had been purchased by voucher as a Christmas present. Both ladies did well throughout the day and managed to turn these two very respectable bowls. Here is how they go on..............................

Philip attended a half day course using a voucher he was given for a present. Although it was a short session of three hours Philip managed to turn this small bowl to take home with him. This is how Phillip got on..................

Laurence, a chef by trade attended a course having been given an e-voucher purchased from me by his wife Helen as a gift. Although he had never turned before he took to it like a duck to water! Here is how Laurence got on............ I always try and get the student to sharpen their own tools after a brief demonstration - sharp tools are a must for woodturning!

"My main hobby is making wooden children’s toys

"What a fantastic day with Andy on the lathes".