testimonials
Read the 5* feedback we have received over the years...
"Excellent service, excellent product.
We had several consultations with Gareth discussing shape, style, material etc to ensure we knew exactly what we wanted, and that we were able to articulate it clearly. After each session Gareth provided us diagrams and drawings showing how the piece would come together.
Throughout the whole process Gareth was highly communicative, and eager to ensure that the product he was supplying was both of excellent quality whilst giving us value for money.
I am delighted to say that the finished piece is wholly excellent - I am most pleased. Well done."
"I recently completed Gareth's basic joints course. The course was fantastic. Gareth was an excellent teacher, patient and informative. The course has given me a number of skills that I feel I could now take into my own projects. Gareth answered all the questions I had (however silly!) in each session and really went out of his way to make the experience worthwhile. I would really recommend!"
"Gareth is a skilled Gentleman Carpenter. The commission to create two table extensions was done expertly and precisely and will enable a large extended family to eat together well and in style - thank you - a great job well executed."
"I spent a day with Gareth to boost my experience and learn new techniques. I thoroughly recommend to anyone looking to development new woodworking skills. Thanks again Gareth and I look forward to developing my skills further with you."
"Thanks again Gareth,
We're absolutely delighted with the box and just can't stop touching it!"
"I was looking for someone to get me started with the basic principles of woodwork. I couldn’t have found anyone better. Gareth talked me through his basic joints course, always patient and knowledgeable. I came away with the skills to start having a go by myself. I would highly recommend Gareth."
"I met Gareth at a time where I was having a rough patch with my mental health. The time he spent teaching me about woodwork was fun and a challenging skill to develop. I’m really proud of what I made, but more than anything I’m grateful for how it helped to ground me and made me feel better.
Thank you for being so patient with me and always being willing to help. At first I found it hard to know when to stop a task because I didn’t have much experience, but after a while I feel like I grew into that and found your affirmation and encouragement really helpful.
I liked that the hand tools were old and loved. Sometimes it made it feel like everything was a lot simpler.
I would 100% recommend to a friend."
"The experience was more about woodwork techniques for me. It was a chance to learn new skills, switch off from the stresses of work and everyday life and find a quiet haven to do something different with great support and friendliness.
The depth of content was really strong. Perhaps at times I got frustrated with the joints and wanted to crack on with making something, but the reality was this gave me the experience and confidence needed for the next phase.
Gareth provides a fantastic environment, with safety front of mind, quality instruction, demonstration and materials to try for yourself. There’s a real sense of learning and achievement, delivered in a friendly yet professional way. It’s been and I hope will continue to be a fantastic journey."
"I commissioned Gareth to make me 10 custom weaving loom kits and they came out just as I wanted! Great communication, patience and overall so pleased. I would wholeheartedly recommend Gareth for any custom wooden creations - he’s fab. Thank you!"
"thanks very much. He came back with a big smile on his face last Friday! I am sure he’ll want to do more so he’ll be in touch. He absolutely loved his lessons, thank you so much!"
"A massive thank you for your expertise and willingness to do this. He absolutely loved it and he always came back raving saying how much he’s learnt. I’m so thankful as this was a dream come true for him."
"Gareth is a natural teacher and explained everything calmly and clearly and covered the course content at a good pace. The sessions were progressive and pitched at an appropriate level. There was a good mix of teaching and hands-on. Gareth was extremely positive and encouraging."
"Learning woodworking skills with Gareth was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot. It was also great – at the end of a busy working day – to be able to do something completely new."
"The course was exactly what I needed and Gareth did a fantastic job of designing and running it. It was enjoyable and fun. The experience was also motivational and has encouraged me to take woodworking further now that I have most of the tools I need."
"it certainly opened up my eyes to the possibilities and also made me understand how useful it can be to me both practically and mentally. Last Friday was the most relaxed I've been in weeks. Thank you!"
"The selection of tools was extensive and the cutting tools were always sharp and in excellent condition. With only two of us on the course, there was never a shortage of equipment. Gareth was able to provide a range of options with whichever type of tool we were using which helped with my understanding. The workshop is extremely well laid out and the tools are clearly looked after and in excellent condition."
Skill Starter - Basic Joints Course
Workshop Location
Ruddington, Nottingham
Gareth@RefineWoodwork.co.uk