​Opening up my workshop to the public feels invaluable. I’m not just exhibiting finished pieces or demonstrating my teaching style, I’m inviting people into my creative space and showing where the inspiration begins.

​Even getting here is an experience.

​The approach to the workshop by car is a little wild. Navigating the narrow lanes and moorland track  complete with horned grass-fed cattle, can make some visitors hesitant, but I promise it’s worth the effort, and the cows are friendly.
If you would prefer a walk, you can park in Coverack village and ascend the hill up past Brenda’s Café in the centre of the village. It takes about 15 minutes, maybe a little longer with pauses for breath. It is quite steep in places.  There is also the option to park at the picnic spot just after turning off the main road. Known locally as Dolly’s dump, this is a parking area with a green space for picnics. This will also take about 15 minutes, but is a gentle decent to the workshop.
There are plenty of signs showing the way, whichever way you choose.

​On arrival, browse the gallery and have some refreshments (walking rewards), followed by a tour and chat with myself around the workshop. See my current projects, or if you have booked onto a taster course (Tues, Weds, Thurs 1-3pm – Book here) you can have a go at various techniques to get a feel of my teaching style and the kinds of skills you might learn on one of my woodwork courses.
The taster workshops are aimed at people who would like to know more about how I teach and what you will learn on one of my courses. Also, those unsure about which course would suit them. Or those who are just curious and fancy a quick go at using some hand tools and enjoy the creative chat. Suitable for complete beginners as well those who have experience.
My courses will help you connect or reconnect with your creative side and enable you to gain confidence on your woodwork journey.
The Open Studio Taster courses are £25 which can be redeemed against a booking if made on the day.

One of the joys of Cornwall Open Studios is that it becomes a creative trail across the peninsula. So if you’re planning a day exploring Cornwall Open Studios, here are a few places and artists to look out for near me.

Click here for the PDF guide from the Open Studios website.
Use the numbered links below to explore the artists taking part across the Lizard. 
142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152.

Click on the map below for the full size version.

​Many of the artists will be offering refreshments, but there are some great places locally to eat or stop off.

• Roskilly’s Farm
• Brenda’s Café
• Loft
• Gear Farm Pasties

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Open studios give the public the opportunity to see artists in their working creative environment and give an insight into their processes as well as an opportunity to buy direct from the artist.
Whether you come for the workshops, the conversations, the gallery, or simply an excuse to explore the back lanes of the Lizard, I hope you’ll enjoy discovering the creativity hidden across this remarkable part of Cornwall. I look forward to welcoming visitors old and new throughout the week.

​Cornwall Open Studios
23rd-31st May
Directions and opening times - Please see individual artists numbered links above.

​Synopsis.....
​Cornwall Open Studios 2026 offers visitors the chance to explore artists’ studios and creative workshops across the Lizard Peninsula and West Cornwall. My open workshop near Coverack combines a pop-up gallery exhibition, woodworking demonstrations, creative conversation, and hands-on woodwork taster courses in a unique rural studio setting. Visitors interested in woodworking courses in Cornwall, traditional hand tools, furniture making, artisan craftsmanship, and creative workshops on the Lizard will be able to experience the working environment where my bespoke woodwork and teaching take place. Open Studios is also a wonderful opportunity to discover independent Cornwall artists, hidden studios, local galleries, and creative spaces while exploring Coverack, St Keverne, and the surrounding Meneage area.

​For some, the best route is to choose from one of my pre-existing designs, projects I know can be completed to a high standard within the timeframe. For others, it’s about adapting their own vision into something achievable without compromising the essence of what they want to create.
This stage is collaborative, honest, and always focused on setting the student up for success.

How is a five-day creative course planned? ​​Once the project is agreed, we confirm the course length and dates. This is guided entirely by the scope of the work and the student’s availability.
With a clear plan in place, the real preparation begins - on my side.

What is a five-day one-to-one creative experience like?
​​When the course begins, it becomes a fully immersive, one-to-one experience.
Each student receives:

• Personalised tuition tailored to their pace and experience
• Hands-on guidance throughout every stage
• Support when needed, and space when they’re ready to take the lead

We work together closely, solving problems, refining techniques, and ensuring every detail meets a high standard.
For complete beginners, this level of support transforms what might feel impossible into something entirely achievable.

The success of these five-day projects isn’t accidental; it’s built into the structure:

• Clear planning from the start
• Honest conversations about what’s achievable
• Detailed preparation behind the scenes
• Focused, personalised teaching throughout

It’s a balance of realism and ambition, ensuring the result is not just completed, but completed to the highest standard.

If you’ve ever had an idea sitting quietly in the back of your mind, waiting for the right moment - this might be it. With the right support, even the most ambitious projects can begin with just five days.

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Set in my workshop in Coverack, Cornwall, my one-to-one woodworking courses are more than just an intensive 5-day woodworking course, it’s a relaxed, personal experience rooted in traditional woodworking skills. While the teaching is professional and focused, the atmosphere is informal and welcoming, often described by past students as a Cornish woodworking retreat. You’ll spend your days learning through personalised woodworking tuition, with breaks to enjoy home-cooked lunches in our family kitchen or out in the garden when the weather allows. Ideal for beginners and those looking to develop their skills, it’s an immersive woodworking course that combines high-quality teaching with a warm, authentic setting.

All forms of woodworking share one foundation: mastering hand tools. At the centre of this skill is sharpening. Without sharp tools, work becomes harder, slower, and far less enjoyable. Clean joints and smooth surfaces come from sharp edges, not force.