Quality woodturned items designed and made in Cornwall
Steve James RPT
Woodturner - Demonstrator - Tutor
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
"Thank you so much Steve, for getting me started with your Introduction to Woodturning 5 week course. You are a natural at teaching as well as turning. Very good at explaining and demonstrating what you have explained, step by step with patience and safety at the very forefront of every lesson we had. An absolute pleasure to talk with and be taught by. This course and Steve has given me a real passion for woodturning and already booked my pen turning course with a bowl course to look forward to after that. Thanks once again Steve. 11/10" A.D.
"Dear Steve, I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you following our three hour session on colour work. You are a terrific teacher, patient and generous with your expertise, and I learnt a great deal. I will certainly be coming back for follow up sessions and would very much recommend you as a tutor. Thank you." M.P.
"I can highly recommend the 5 day All About Bowls Course, I had not turned since my school days and this course was just perfect for reigniting my enthusiasm for wood turning. Steve is an approved tutor by the AWGB (Association of Woodturners of Great Britain) and is a natural at teaching. Everything is explained in simple straight forward easy to follow instructions and always with the highest levels of Health and Safety. I will be booking further courses in the near future." T.D.
"I have had woodturning lessons from Steve and they have been amazing in every way. From getting me standing correctly, to tool control, self confidence and finishing of the piece that's being turned. Steve has very good patience and is also very good at explaining what needs to be done and this puts you at ease straight away. I would highly recommend lessons from Steve whether you are beginner or been turning for a while and just want to get better at a particular section of turning." C.G.
I bought two pens as gifts for Christmas. I was extremely impressed by the quality and stylish finish to both items. They were beautifully presented in individual gift boxes with a certificate with details of the wood used. Both recipients were delighted with the gifts and I will most certainly be ordering more in the future. These are wonderful and unique items. I am also interested in other items as I have no doubt as to the quality and finish. Many thanks! K.CA
I purchased two of these lovely pens. One for myself and a chunkier one for my husband. They are very well turned and come in a lovely presentation box. Ideal present. Can highly recommend. S.T.
I am delighted with the pen and use it almost every day! I have had loads of positive comments regarding it. Thanks. P.B.
Brilliant idea, superbly made and delivered on time. Just love the things as they feel beautiful and have that sense of timelessness about them. Have two already but it won't stop there. M.V.
Just home and opened my pen.... words fail me, it's absolutely beautiful! Well done you. Very talented! Thank you! M.PC
I am really pleased with my Sapele wood pen and love the style you have created. I get so many compliments from my friends in Spain! Would highly recommend the pens. M.F.
I truly cannot recommend Steve and ABOUTTHEGRAIN enough. I first ordered from him shortly after he started the business and my husband was delighted with his hand made pen. Lovely quality and of course, totally unique. I have recommended him to two other friends since then who wanted ‘special’ presents and they have both been as delighted as me. I plan to order something again in the very near future. THANKS STEVE! M.B.