LULA JAMES

As someone who was eager to improve my woodworking capabilities I enrolled in a Fundamental 1 day woodwork course with Lulu James in Oxford. Throughout the course, I discovered the beauty of working with wood and the satisfaction of crafting something with my own hands. From the start, I felt supported and encouraged by the instructors Daisy and Andrew and my fellow classmates.The course was well-structured and in between cups of tea and a generously provided lunch we began with the basics of woodworking, such as understanding different types of wood and their properties. The course then progressed to the use of fundamental tools, basic joinery techniques, and wood finishing.The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about woodworking, and they provided clear instructions and guidance throughout the course. Their extensive knowledge in different woodworking techniques and materials allowed for a well-rounded learning experience. Their passion for woodworking was also contagious, motivating me to push my boundaries and explore new techniques.The course concluded with a sense of accomplishment, as I was able to create several impressive woodwork projects. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning or improving their woodworking skills. It was good value for money and thoroughly enjoyable.Well done Daisy and Andrew.

Brilliant four-day stool making course. Highly recommended!The course blended small group instruction with time to work on the project, while Daisy and Andrew were always on hand for regular one-on-one tuition/problem solving. The result was that besides the project to make a stool - which is a really beautiful thing to take home! - the experience gave me a kind of understanding, plus skills and perspectives, which I know I will take away and use in the future.I also found that I could happily spend hour after hour in the workshop, either finding that wonderful flow state from concentration and focus, or joy in meeting and getting to know new people. Daisy and Andrew definitely know how to make it a good environment to be in - I had a bit of workshop experience before the course but this would have been the perfect introduction for someone completely new to everything. Four days was a really nice amount of time too; I got stuck in to the project and I was exhausted by the end of the week (in a good way).

What a amazing and great experience .Went on the 4 Day course" making a beautiful hand crafted stool. Daisy & Andrew where exceptionally good at explaining how to use all the hand tools to make up the item. At all times giving us sound advice (3 of us on the course) no pressure with lovely intervals for cups of Tea/Coffee/Drinks and a lovely spread of Sandwiches/fruit for Lunch. What more can you ask for....The day flew very quickly and to be sure "no rest for the wicked"Very satisfying when your stool was all fitted with (dowels/biscuit joiner) together prior to gluing but the "piece de resistance" was oiling the lovely wood (mine was Cherry Wood).Once again Daisy/Andrew thank you.Mich."

Absolutely loved the 4-day stool-making course. Daisy and Andrew are fantastic teachers, and it was interesting from the outset. I came in with very limited skill with hand tools, and felt like I left vastly more confident, and with a lovely bit of furniture to take away too!The small touches are great too - the regular (good) tea and coffee, snacks to start the day, and a fresh, filling lunch thrown in; the photos taken throughout the course for sharing afterwards; the bits of woodworking wisdom and book recommendations shared over lunch.I would love to book in again sometime!

I've done two courses with Daisy and Andrew and enjoyed both immensely. A one-day course and then the four-day stool making course. I learnt so much, with Daisy and Andrew's patient guidance, and was amazed at the quality of the end-product I was able to produce. It's both functional and looks great too.I made the stool for my little girl, and they helped me come up with ways to customise it for her - incorporating her initials into the design. I loved the course, and my daughter loves her stool - although she flips it over and sits in it, and asks me to drag her in her 'sled'!!

Daisy and Andrew are great tutors and I had loads of fun making an Orcadian Foot Stool on one of their courses last week. Their workshop was a lovely place to spend 4 days and the brilliant course they ran has inspired me to take up a new hobby and given me the confidence to try making some things of my own. Would happily recommend their workshops to anyone - such a rewarding way to spend your time away from the screen and making something tangible that you get to bring home with you at the end!

Just spent a very enjoyable day on the one-day workshop.Daisy and Andrew give such kind and encouraging guidance.The helpful demonstrations show their expertise, and are a model to aspire to.The setting is also beautiful, and lunch is tasty too.Recommended!

This was BRILLIANT. Can’t praise Daisy and Andrew highly enough for the tuition and encouragement. At the end of our one day workshop I had three items to take home that I was delighted with. Went from absolute beginner to pro (well, enthusiast) in a few hours.

Spent 4 great days with Daisy and Andrew making a Creepie" stool. Great teachers and well paced course. There were some dark moments halfway through but with Andrew's patient guidance

Daisy and Andrew were excellent facilitators in the 1 day workshop I did with them; we made some lovely pieces in the time that we had and it was evident the joy they get making and teaching their craft. This workshop was a present from my mum and I would 100% recommend it to anyone wanting to undertake a creative experience for a special occasion