64 comments

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  Heather Harrison - 9th November 2018

  Had a fantastic day with Albert giving me my first tuition on Woodturning. A complete novice at doing this and found Albert was very patient and he helped me a great deal and showed you what to do then stood by me to help and correct me.
  I would recommend anyone to go to Albert
  For lessons.
  Once again Albert is friendly as is his wife, patient and knowledgeable. I have already booked for my second day course.
  
  Thank you Albert and kind regards
  Heather Harrison
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  Nigel Bedingfield - 17th August 2018

  My son and I had a wonderful day with Albert, the challenge was to teach both of us in one session, quite a task, and as it turned (pun) out, we tested all of Albert’s ‘fix it’ solutions so that we both came home proudly displaying the results of our days lathing, 2 dibbers and 2 pots. At the same time testing Albert’s staminar by taking him into ‘extra time’. Fortunately penalties were avoided and we settled for a 2-2 draw, with knowlege of new lathing techniques gained, and the extra skills of compromises and adjustment picked up along the way. ? Thank you Albert. Nigel and Kalun Bedingfield
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  Paul Leathers - 2nd August 2018

  My second lesson with Albert and another great welcome .Started with Albert looking at my new lathe bought from Axminster tools a great starter package.Went into the work shop and Albert explained what we were going to be making today a little coin plate and a bowl.At the end of the day i got my lathe out of the car and Albert explained how to set it all up.A great teacher and looking forward to the next lesson 10 out 10 from me.
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  Gary Swash - 29th July 2018

  Had a great (but very hot - hottest day of the year ! ) with Albert.
  I came away with a greater awareness of which tool to use for various angles and finishes, we completed two bowls which are now much admired.
  Alberts knowledge, patience and experience came across straight away and had an answer to all my questions.
  Training on a one to one basis with someone like Albert is in my opinion worth every penny - money well spent - you won't be disappointed !
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  Simon Dineen - 16th July 2018

  My son gave me an introductory course as a birthday present. Albert was very welcoming , he was a fantastic tutor , very knowledgeable and interesting. He is very patient even with my attempts at turning .I did come home with a pot that was all my own work(well almost).
  I can thoroughly recommend this course for a fantastic introduction.There is only one downside , I am now having to rebuild my shed to house a lathe(Albert did even give me advice on this!)
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  Bishop Martin - 3rd June 2018

  I spent a full day with Albert on Friday, June 1st, as a complete beginner. He is a superb teacher, and I found it easy to place myself in his expert hands and learn from him. His approach was to explain each step of the way about the equipment, the wood, and the technique we were about to use, and then demonstrate for me to imitate on an adjacent machine, under his watchful eye and guiding hand. We started by turning a dibber from a piece of pine, learning to create a cylinder, then segmenting it with beading and so learning to curve the edges, and then tapering one end to a rounded point. We then progressed to candlesticks, made in two parts, again making a cylinder with curvatures and a round oak base. Along the way I learned about abrading and finishing. There was sufficient repetition of techniques for it to start sinking in, and for me to begin to feel more confident handling the tools. Albert was very patient with my mistakes, and would calmly say, "We'll sort that out in a moment," which indeed we did. Thank you Albert for a brilliant day, and I'm inspired to setting up at home now, and I look forward to the next stage!
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  Peter Smith - 3rd May 2018

  I am a complete novice at wood turning. I rung Albert and went along for the first session. Albert is a great bloke, calm assured and patient. Watching as he turned the wood on his machine then watching and encouraging as I did my bit on my machine was an excellent way to teach. I wasn't sure what to expect maybe just turning one piece of wood into any old shape from a square block would have been great. So the first piece was a garden dibber. Very pleased my first piece of turning. Then Albert after a cuppa announced we were going to make a pot. I was nervous but calmly he went through each step, and low and behold by the end of the day I produced a pot with fitting removable lid. To say I was amazed and chuffed was an understatement. If you are interested in trying wood turning I can't recommend Albert highly enough. Like me I think,you'll get the bug. Relaxed fun atmosphere, a great teacher and his work speaks for itself. A cuppa and chat. Great day. Book you won't be disappointed.