“I stumbled across Laura's work and had to meet the person who makes wood forms resonate eons beyond their mere materiality. The moment I learned she also taught classes I knew I had to become her student. Laura Yeats is quite simply an extraordinary teacher. She instills confidence measured with just the exact amount of encouragement. Her classes are a perfect balance between pushing you forward and allowing you to feel as though you have arrived."

Elizabeth

"My partner and I spent a fabulous weekend making bowls. We had absolutely no experience with turning wood or making bowls but under Laura's skillful guidance and care we can home with 3 gorgeous bowls. When we look at them we still can't believe that we actually made them ourselves, starting from a stump of wood. It was an incredibly powerful and fun experience. Laura is an awesome teacher and getting to spend a weekend at her workshop was wonderful. We loved it!"

Marjorie and Claire

"I can’t recommend this experience enough. The pleasure of having the day revolve around working with wood and focusing on creating was heightened by the joy of Laura’s good and steady company. It was easy to be brave and comfortable under her patient and cheerful guidance. We learned a lot, we had some good laughs; it felt like family by our last day together. And I use my beautiful walnut salad bowl everyday, giving me the excuse to tell anyone dining with us about this wonderful class with Laura."

Rachel

Laura Yeats' fluency and mastery of wood turning, her good and patient nature, and her honest attention to her students make for a wonderful introduction to bowl making -- Laura is simply a fantastic teacher. She knows intuitively the necessary balance between guiding each individual student along and letting them work through problems as they arise. I've worked for years as a carver, but never understood the dynamical nature of green wood until Laura explained it. Her own turnings are simply astoundingly vibrant, just amazingly alive. I am in awe of them and of Laura's eye for form. And she is truly generous in sharing her knowledge . By the way, wood turning is massively fun! I look forward to my next workshop with Laura.

Carey

"I have taken Laura's class three times now, and will absolutely be returning for a fourth. Thanks to Laura's great instruction (and patience), I have improved upon my skills each time, and each time have returned home with several beautiful bowls that I use daily. She is not only an excellent instructor for novice woodworkers, but also excels at teaching returning students more advanced turning techniques. Her workshop is incredibly beautiful and peaceful, and is a great weekend escape. I can't recommend this course enough--it is a truly amazing experience."

Catharine

"Working with Laura this past summer I experienced the joy of making, the joy of sharing, and the joy of island life! In awe of the many amazing bowls of Laura’s that I had seen, and having never worked with wood, I was so curious and immediately excited when I learned about her class. Laura is generous with her wisdom and a patient, encouraging teacher. Participating in the meditative process of turning bowls gave me a deep appreciation for the process of making and the beauty of the wood itself; I fell in love with the way each piece becomes its own unique form through the fluid, sensory process. This was a wonderfully transformative time for me and I am filled with gratitude. Laura is an incredible inspiration!"

Emma