Rowden Atelier Woodworking School

I completed the weekend woodworking course last week, and had a really enjoyable and informative time. Booking was easy, with timely and useful information provided by Sarah. The instruction was exceptional, Ed provided just the right amount of information to allow you to progress, with additional tips and tricks added when required. I learnt loads, if you have an interest in improving your skills and knowledge I cannot recommend this course enough.

Just back from completing the one-week course at Rowden. The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish. Beforehand Sarah and Matt answered all my questions and were super efficient getting everything set up, helping with advice and accommodation questions. The course itself focused on developing fundamental skills for accurate woodwork. Our tutor Jonathan was patient, challenging and a great teacher. He had loads of advice and experience and was happy to answer our many questions ab...

I have just finished the one month course at Rowden. During this period we were instilled with attention to detail second to none - planing, sawing, chiselling, joining, honing, sanding, polishing and actually using our eyes to see the tiniest of imperfections and then correcting them. Taking a rough piece of wood and turning it into a beautiful object was wonderful. Our tutor Christian was amazing - in a calm and humorous way he got the best out of all of the group. The course has inspired m...

Weekend box making with Ed Wild, a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable instructor. We were just two students and we covered a wide range of wood working skills, learning a tremendous amount in a busy and absorbing two days. I finished the weekend with a wonderful walnut and sycamore box made by myself with a precision and finish that I could have only dreamed of before coming to Rowden. Recommended.

I had a really great weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed the box making course, who'd have thought I would be able to make something that looks so beautiful in such a short amount of time - not me for sure! And I was totally immersed in what I was doing, a truly perfect way to relax. Ed was an extremely good tutor, very patient and encouraging, making very clear instructions as we went along. Thanks very much, I am inspired and have the confidence to continue woodworking and to make the most of th...