course comments
"Both Tom Kealy and Jason were very friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Excellent teaching coupled with good humour, anecdotes, good food. It was amazing how satisfying it was to tune and upgrade our tools. I really recommend this course because one can learn so much more under the personal guidance of an expert.."
MD, Tools for the Furniture Maker

"Really excellent. Both enjoyable and very informative and helpful. Jason was a patient, friendly and effective tutor - a pleasure to learn from him."
Anon, Routing



"Jason's experience and skill provides an invaluable help for the beginner. Anybody wishing to try woodturning should always attend one of these courses."
DI, Woodturning Refresher

"This was an excellent course giving me greater confidence in handling the router. Jason is a very good tutor and explained everything in a clear manner that was easily understood."
Anon, Routing

"Firstly I would like to thank Jason for a very relaxing 2 days. He is a very fine teacher who interacts well at all levels, his vast knowledge/passion in the art of wood-turning is evident, this helped me to relax and learn a new skill (one which I thoroughly enjoyed). Most welcome, was the advice on which equipment I would need to get me started. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to any of my friends, if only to have a 'chilled out' two days."
GK, Woodturning for Beginners

"Fantastic 2 days. I enjoyed it very much. The skill centre was awesome, well laid out and with excellent facilities. Everything we needed was catered for and more. I would come back every week if I could. Thank you Jason & Thank you Axminster Skill Centre. As Arnold Schwarzeneger said, I'll be Back."
BP, Woodturning for Beginners

"This was an extremely well run and well organised course, it is difficult to see how it could be improved. The amount of info given was impressive but manageable. The course achieved a much higher level and standard than I had expected on a beginner's course." 
AF, Routing

"The day of the course was my birthday and i can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable birthdays that I have had. The course was very informal but very instructive, a complete novice produced three pens the quality of which astounded my family. That means Christmas is sorted for some of them!  The staff were very helpful and the tutor was excellent. If this is the quality of all the courses, I would recommend them to anyone, beginner or expert."
MJR, Bideford

"The course was excellent, the trainer Ian really knew his stuff on woodcarving. We went through carving tools, tool sharpening, carving timbers. As a beginner with little experience, after the course I felt I learned a lot more knowledge on woodcarving over all, and I am now going to take it up as a hobby."
Ian, Woodcarving

"The course was at the right speed, building on previous work without advancing too quickly, this allowing me to develop confidence to carry on at home. A good lunch and an instructor who inspires confidence to tackle tricky things. Thoroughly enjoyable – thanks!"
John, Bowls & Platters

"To describe this course as inspirational doesn't even come close, Colwin is of course a brilliant wood turner and an artist as well. He is a superb teacher and endlessly patient. He effortlessly (apparently!) communicates his love for and knowledge of timber and its origins and the tools he delights to use almost seem like extensions of his fingers! Altogether a memorable and richly enjoyable experience."
JS, Bowls & Platters



"This was a very well thought out and presented course with the right balance of demonstration and practical work. It is only by doing something that you understand. We felt sufficiently pressed throughout the two days without being overwhelmed with new information. Jason is a natural and gifted teacher as well as a consummate craftsman in his own right."
Anon, Routing

"This was an excellent course! Why?
  •  The right environment
  •  Excellent teacher who kept the pace just right
  •  Jason looked after us well to ensure that we did well and that we didn't hurt ourselves."
AB, Routing

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