• TESTIMONIALS •
Thank you for introducing me to the art and craft of box making.You are a most excellent and patient teacher.
I love the way you work- a man after my own heart; KISS- Keep It Simple Stupid as someone once advised me!! (Not that I’m saying it’s all simple….)
as soon as I got back to the workshop my confidence level skyrocketed and my quality level has risen as well. I’d say that’s a pretty good testament to your teaching skills and inspirational talents …
Hi Andrew! firstly, thank you very much for a brilliant weekend. I had a really good two days with you and learnt so much — I was still taking it all in when I was flying down the motorway. The other guys were great, and I think their enthusiasm and humour made for an exceptional experience …
I really enjoyed the two days we spent together. I learned more than you can imagine. Techniques, tools and masses of useful tips all covered in very suitable detail.
My family, who gave me the course as a present, are very impressed with the box. You and I, of course, are aware of its faults but it would be unreasonable to expect my first attempt at working to such fine tolerances to be up to the standard you have achieved.
Big thanks for the weekend course, I really enjoyed it … looking forward to your new websites and me getting busy in my shed.
I would certainly recommend the course to anyone thinking about it. It takes you through all the most interesting parts of the box making process in a condensed timeframe. Excellent fun too.
I have learned much about precision woodworking: setting up machines accurately, attention to detail, getting up close with good light and magnifiers, not accepting near enough is good enough, careful use of abrasives to avoid spoiling detail, finishing carefully – and a lot of patience!
I was so thrilled with the outcome of the box and people I have shown this to have been very impressed. Thank you for a very valuable learning experience.
[smartHinge] – What would have taken me an eon to fit, were now done in around an hour and are so easy to install
Thank you so much for all your kindness, patience and guidance over the weekend. It was quite the best workshop I have attended.
Looking back now, what I got out of the 3 days was both confidence in how to do things and just superb techniques. I know all of these will stay with me – and there is no greater compliment of a training course than being able to say that.
Really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot … Your teaching style is superb!
… I want to thank you for a wonderful couple of days’ tuition. I’m very grateful for your time, patience and expertise, all of which you generously shared.
From starting the day with espresso, to the birds nesting in the loft and the bee’s in the wall. every moment of the experience was a treasure – the “AHA” moments were endless!
Thanks for the Weekend and all your hospitality, and are very happy that i finally attended the course,
I came across your site by chance, while doing a search for boxes. I am so glad I took the detour … if I hadn’t I would have missed the most beautiful wood creations I’ve seen that are made in this century. I love 17th and 18th century furniture, with beautiful inlays and curves. Your work is breathtaking art and skill at it’s finest.
Excellent workmanship, and beautiful woods, definately an art in it self.I would love to have your talents!!!
Looking to come to you again next summer for further instruction. Really enjoying the box making made so much better by learning from the master.