Woodworking courses

Create, learn and enjoy

Take part in a relaxed, hands-on woodworking experience in Pip’s home studio in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, offered as a one-to-one or one-to-two course. Courses can also be specifically for a parent and a child to create projects together, as a unique bonding experience and a chance to make beautiful pieces you’ll cherish forever.

Guided throughout by careful, expert instruction, you will learn traditional techniques while working with beautifully selected wood to create a piece of your own - whether a chopping board, fruit bowl, keepsake box, or a project tailored to your interests.

Designed for beginners and those with some experience alike, these sessions offer time, space and shared focus, resulting in a finely crafted object to take home and the satisfaction of skills learned at the bench.

Dates can be fixed around your availability - just get in touch to say which course you’d like to do. If you’d like to learn woodworking but don’t live locally, see Pip’s Retreats, as there is an option to stay in his beautiful home in Cheltenham with him and his family.

  • In just a day, create a simple striped chopping board or a turned fruit bowl.

    Cost:

    One-to-one: £200 plus materials (approx £20 per project)

    Two people: £300 (£150 pp) plus materials (approx £20 per project)

  • Over two weekdays or a weekend, create a simplified “Kigumi” style keepsake box or three-string guitar (or a more complex chopping board or bowl than in the one-day course).

    Cost:

    One-to-one: £375 plus materials (approx £20 per project)

    Two people: £500 (£250 pp) plus materials (approx £20 per project)

  • Across five days, you’ll have the chance to develop your own project - or projects - tailored to your interests and to delve deeper into the finer points of woodworking techniques.

    Cost:

    One-to-one: £850 plus materials (approx £20 per project or more if a larger project is undertaken)

    Two people: £1,200 (£600 pp) plus materials (approx £20 per project or more if a larger project is undertaken)

Get in touch

Pip as a teacher:

Pip is a professional woodworking teacher with over twelve years of experience teaching in both state and independent schools, as well as through individual tuition. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with patience, empathy, and a genuine joy for helping others discover the satisfaction of working with their hands.

More than simply teaching skills, Pip aims to help his students fall in love with the craft — to find creativity, focus, and confidence through the rhythm of making. His lessons are both practical and reflective: spaces where sawdust meets calm and balance, and learning feels as rewarding as the finished piece.

Blending craftsmanship with curiosity, play, and a touch of philosophy, Pip invites each student to explore woodworking not just as a skill, but as a mindful and lifelong practice.

What Students Are Saying:

  • For my St. Paul's entrance essay, they asked me to talk about an adult who changed my life, and why - I knew immediately I was going to write about you. You leave a truly lasting impact on everyone who is lucky enough to work with you.

    Zoe, Student

  • Pip not only taught me so many skills, but also to be okay doing things outside of my comfort zone. I am stronger, more confident, and more self-reliant.

    Teddy, Student

  • Pip has truly changed the way I look at life. He has shown me that, whatever I choose to do, I can do it with love, passion and an open mind!

    Jill, Student

  • You have taught me so many skills that can't get taught in a classroom. You always believe in me and that makes me feel like I can do whatever I put my mind to. Thank you.

    Vivienne, Student

  • When I was asked on a recent school application to talk about an adult, outside of family, who had changed my life, I knew immediately I was going to talk about you. You have been a constant inspiration in my life.

    Charlie, Student

  • You make lessons so interesting - I look forward to every class and my mind being blown.

    Lily, Student

What Students Are Making:

What Parents & Teachers Are Saying:

  • We are so grateful to have Pip in our sons' lives. Pip is a mentor, a role model, and a trusted adult that our sons can reach out to at any time. Pip makes our sons feel supported, connected, and sees them for who they really are.

    Brian, Parent

  • I can't really say enough good things about Pip. This is such a good opportunity to allow your child to unplug, develop some skills, and learn that there is a lifestyle outside they typical rat-race of their typical everyday lives.

    Paula, Parent

  • The reason that Pip has been so magical for my children is that he is authentic, energetic, very intelligent and whimsical.

    Alene, Parent

  • Pip is an extraordinary person, filled with energy, light and passion for mentoring young people that is rare in this world and a joy to behold. As a parent, I cannot think of a better gift for your child than to spend some time with him.

    Blair, Parent

  • Pip has been a thoughtful, caring and successful teacher and mentor, and I have seen many young perspectives and lives changed under his tutelage.

    John Curtis, Former Headmaster of the International School of Lausanne, and the English Speaking School of Bern. Founder of The Winter Term.

Contact me:

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