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Jackie Wilson

An enjoyable experience with participants from all over Australia. Learnt a wonderful skill at an easy-going pace with a very patient instructor, Simon Pegg, who constantly kept an eye over everyone's progress and always delivered helpful advice in a really timely manner. I was able to produce twelve + more

Nic Bax

An excellent 5-day wood-turning had us carving wooden bowls like skiers carving up the piste. Wet wood/dry wood, round bowls//square bowls, thick walls/(very) thin walls we carved it all. And very capably led by our highly expert and enthusiastic instructor, Simon Begg. Highly recommended if you want + more

Sarah Sternau

Great class! The classroom space is fantastic, with a wide range of tools and equipment, and Simon was very generous in sharing his vast knowledge. Over the course of five days, I went from never having used a lathe to using a variety of tools to turn bowls, spindles, and delicate finials. In addition + more

Justin Tabone

I thoroughly enjoyed my week at the Wood Academy. I learned all the things that I hoped to and got to spend a whole week with a bunch of great people. The instructors were fantastic and extremely knowledgable. The facility was great and the equipment provided was excellent. I'd highly recommend this + more

Paul Stalley

For a beginner like me the class was great. Most of the other attendees were much more experience than me but that didn’t seem to matter. Both instructors took great time. to make sure that we understood what Was said and explained it slowly and concisely it has certainly Fairsted my interest greatly + more

John Whitteron

Anyone thinking of getting into woodturning, do this course. The tutors are fantastic, plenty of top of the range equipment and materials. Relaxed atmosphere and tuition is never tedious.

Warwick Black

Great teachers, materials and equipment; highly recommended. Will be looking to attend more courses in the future.

Kelly London

This was an amazing course to do. Build on the two day introduction that I had done earlier in the year really well. Such a tricky thing to teach to multiple people at once, but Simon and Ken work well getting around all of us answering questions and refining techniques. Can wait to do another one!

Rodrigo Aburto

Amazing class, learning a lot!! Top teachers and a lot fun learning new skills in woodturning. The classroom got everything to complete few projects.

Stephen McWilliams

good course suggested improvements - a description of all common tools and what they are used for even if not bowl turning - info on timbers for turning bowls, ease of use, finishing, hardness, maybe samples of rough and finished timbers - lathes on market with good and bad points or what you need in + more

Rob Lennon

The teaching and confidence building were absolutely first class. Suffice to say, I learnt a great deal and completely surprised myself with the results. The venue was well set up, but all day parking was difficult. We did the course after a friend had done so and showed us his results, which we inspiring. + more

Anthony Elias

The instructors were so knowledgeable, it was a great learning experience.

Geoff McClelland

Excellent course with highly skilled instructors Simon & Ken. 1st class facilities, machinery & tools. Small group instruction with lots of 1 on 1. Nice friendly attendees. All in all, a really great 5 day class!

Annette Hallewell

Heaps of fun and learned a lot! Simon and Ken were amazing teachers - very knowledgeable, relaxed and great at guiding you at your pace and in an easy to understand way. I can now comfortably go and make my own bowls The course covered a good range of techniques and gave time to explore your own ideas. + more

John Whitteron

Great course. Wonderful tutor who allows you to explore your developing skills. Well resourced and organised. Learnt heaps. Highly recommended if you’re interested in getting into wood turning.

Grant Blackley

Wonderful 5 day woodturning course. Excellent course in a great workshop with expert advice and guidance.