ONE DAY workshoP: LONDON
A day of acoustic guitar learning in Clapham
" Before Will performs one of his pieces, he takes a poignant pause - I guess that he collects his thoughts, excludes the outside world, and purely concentrates on giving his best performance. He gives the same care and attention to running his workshops. The pieces he chooses are challenging but accessible, and he teaches them with just the right pace, detail and good humour. Because he is the writer too, there is some fascinating insight into his process. It's a fun day from an accomplished player, composer and teacher. "
- Peter, One-Day Workshop Attendee 2022 -
DATE
Saturday 27th June 2026
VENUE
Johnson Banks Studios, Crescent Works, Clapham, London
CONTENT
We’ll be using a mixture of contrasting fingerstyle pieces with accompanying exercises as the basis for the workshop. The pieces will lead to explorations on technique, musicality, composition, arrangement and performance.
PDF dual-system scores and MP3 recordings of the pieces will be sent in advance, and a printed workshop booklet will be provided for all participants on the day.
ABILITY
Whilst I always aim to choose material that will be satisfying to dig into for a variety of different playing levels, I’d certainly say this weekend isn’t aimed at beginners. If you have at least 3 years playing experience, know a few fingerstyle pieces, and enjoy the kind of playing and writing I do, then this is the workshop for you!
The workshop is run in a totally relaxed, no-pressure environment. No one will ever be ‘put on the spot’! The emphasis will be on playing sections and ideas together as a group.
REFRESHMENTS
Teas, coffees, biscuits, fruit, evening drinks & snacks are all included.
A table will be booked at The Pepper Tree for lunch. Participants are kindly asked to cover the cost of their own meal.
TRAVEL
Our venue, the beautiful Johnson Banks Design StudioS, is just a two-minute walk from Clapham Common tube station, and an eight-minute cab ride from Clapham Junction.
Unrestricted on-street parking is also available on the same road as the venue and only a couple minutes walk away. A map with options will be provided in the info pack when you book your place.
PRICES
£119 which includes printed workshop material, teas, coffees, biscuits, fruit, evening drinks / nibbles.
You can secure your place via the ‘Add to Cart’ button below and completing payment of the full fee. On completing payment I’ll send you an email within 24 hours with an info pack attached which gives more detailed information on timings, location, accommodation options etc.
TIMINGS
10:00 - 18:00. It would be lovely for participants to arrive at 10 to grab a coffee and get settled. A laid-back ‘open mic’, drinks, and tunes from myself from 17:00 - 18:00 to round off our day together.
CANCELLATION
30 days or more: a full refund will be given. Between 29 & 14 days: a 50% refund will be given. Less than 14 days: no refund will be given.
In the unlikely event the workshop needs to be cancelled we will give as much notice as possible and will refund your fee in full. We cannot refund any associated travel or accommodation costs. In the unlikely event the workshop needs to be rescheduled you will be given the option to wait and attend the rearranged date, or receive a full refund.
On purchasing this your place at the workshop will be secured. I’ll send you an email with info pack attached within 24 hours. Any questions just drop me a line.