“From the moment I arrived I felt welcome. Great equipment and tutoring. Such a fun and encouraging space to be in.”

~ March 2025 Woodworking Basics, JA, Dunedin, New Zealand

“My tutor Tony is a legend. Tony made this course an unforgettable experience.”

~ March 2025 Woodworking Basics, SRN, Auckland, New Zealand

Had a lovely time. The group was wonderful and I was so excited to come in everyday and learn something new.

~ March 2025 Woodworking Basics

“The Intro to Fine Woodworking course was great! You arrive with a small passion for woodworking and it’s amplified by the enthusiasm of the teachers and technicians. It makes you want to move in.”

~ March 2025

“The most interesting, instructive, and productive two weeks I’ve had in years, maybe ever.”

~ Feb 2025 RV, Waikanae Beach, New Zealand

“I felt like a child playing. Thank you to the school for bringing Yuri to NZ. I loved this course for it’s creativity and focus on sculpture as well as technique. Thanks to the school for the excellent facilities, tools, and machinery. A rewarding experience.”

~ Feb 2025 LS, Auckland, New Zealand

“The Dovetail Box course was an amazingly effective means to build confidence in my use of hand tools. Lou is a consummate instructor and a passionate woodworker. The enthusiasm really came through in the instruction and I feel like I advanced my woodworking skills in one week farther than I would have in years working off You Tube Videos alone.”

~ Feb 2025 Featherston, New Zealand

“Lou was an absolutely legendary tutor! She exudes energy and imbues it into those around her. I left CFW with a full cup. Inspired, motivated, challenged, enthused, connected, respected, grounded and intentional. Couldn't be more stoked to have made new friends and learned a tonne in the process. I've been assembling a workshop for myself since getting home, and I'm enjoying starting some commissions that are in the pipeline. Definitely wouldn't have been bold enough to take the leap without this school. My love to everyone who makes CFW tick.”

~ Dec 2024 Ky R., Auckland, New Zealand

‘Clearly world class tuition and facilities.”

~ Peter, Nelson, New Zealand

“On my way home now after six weeks in Nelson for a fabulous woodwork course with an amazing group of like-minded people, guided by a woodworking Maestro from Canada. The place has such a beautiful vibe, the time just flew by and suddenly we were all gone back to our little corners of the world - America, Sweden, France, Australia and New Zealand. We are all now inextricably linked by our time together, learning, teaching and exchanging ideas in what has been called “The greatest little wood school in the South Pacific. Long may these valuable connections endure””

~ Allan W., Perth, Western Australia