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Excellent day course on French polishing made fun and enjoyable by Rob and his excellent sense of humour. Rob also shared many tips and trade secrets and was generous with his encouragement, energy and positivity.

Two of us did the English Polisher course at the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. Rob was very patient and taught us a great deal. We couldn't believe that we'd both created a glass-like polished surface on the old tabletops we'd been working on during the day. Highly rewarding and thank you, Rob!

Excellent course. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot. Rob is a very good communicator and was easy to work with.

I spent a fascinating few hours on a crash course in French polishing. It has opened a new world in furniture restoration.

Simply brilliant. I really enjoyed myself. Rob was very friendly and helpful.

Excellent informative and instructive hands-on course – Rob is great at explaining and demonstrating techniques. He gives you confidence to continue on your own but is also happy to answer any questions. He is enthusiastic and instils that in the participants – so much so I've rushed out to buy the necessary stuff and have a project lined up! It was the best 4 hours I've spent on a mindful activity and the ambience of the studio set at the back of his shop, the herbal tea and, if you are lucky, sticky gingerbread all helped to make it a thoroughly enriching experience! Thanks Rob.

If you fancy a new hobby that doesn't cost the earth (I have since bought everything I need to get started for under £70) then this is the course for you. Rob is an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher and encourages a hands-on approach. You do all the processes. He is also very interesting to talk to about 'the craft'. I had a wonderful time learning how to turn some pretty awful looking wooden tabletops into things of beauty with a mirror-like finish. Only one warning – you'll be drawing horizontal figures-of-eight in your sleep afterwards! You'll have to go on the course to find out what I mean. Rob also supplies a very good cup of coffee.

A fabulous beginners course which is a hands-on experience in Rob's shop. Rob has a brilliant and fun way of explaining and allowing you to have a go at each process of French polishing. I highly recommend you give it a try and the homemade lemon drizzle cake was fab.

Great fun, really nice friendly guy. Very informative and managed to achieve a good finish.

A really enjoyable experience. All the methods explained clearly with a great element of fun included. Rob was a great teacher and companion for the day.

It was wonderful to be taught by Rob who is so knowledgeable and patient; the love for his work shines through everything he shares with you. He is a most engaging, interesting and interested person. I am very happy to have had this experience.