WEEKEND workshoP: DOWN SOUTH
An acoustic guitar getaway in The Purbeck Hills
I’m very excited to announce my first residential weekend workshop here in the UK. Particularly exciting as I’ve invited a collection of very special guests to give performances, masterclasses and talks to make it the ultimate guitar getaway!
Henry Parker
Tristan Seume
Katie Spencer
Will McNicol
Tom Sands
DATES
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February 2026
VENUE
Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle, The Purbecks
ACCOMODATION
Two nights of en-suite, full-board accommodation for all participants. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, teas, coffees and refreshments all included.
WORKSHOPS
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.
PERFORMANCES
You’ll be treated to two intimate full-length concerts over the weekend. Friday’s will feature myself and the wonderful Tristan Seume. Saturday’s will feature the fabulous Henry Parker and Katie Spencer.
GUEST MASTERCLASSES
Tristan will be delivering a masterclass on the Saturday, and Henry will be holding one on the Sunday. Tom Sands will also be delivering a talk and demonstration on all things tone wood.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
Arrival & Check-in: from 3pm
Welcome Drinks: 5pm
Dinner: 6pm
Concert with Will McNicol & Tristan Seume: 7:30pm
Late Jams & Drinks: until bar closes
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Breakfast: 08:30am
Morning Workshops: 10am
Tristan Seume Masterclass: 12pm
Lunch: 1pm
Afternoon Workshops: 2:30pm
Tom Sands Tonewood Talk: 4:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm
Concert with Katie Spencer & Henry Parker: 7:30pm
Late Jams & Drinks: until bar closes
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Breakfast: 8:30am
Morning Workshops: 10am
Henry Parker Masterclass: 12pm
Lunch: 1pm
Afternoon Workshops: 2:30pm
Guest Open Mic: 3:30pm
Farewell: 4:30pm
ABILITY & MATERIAL
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!
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.
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.
PRICES
Players (all tutoring, workshop material, concerts, accommodation & meals): £590
Partners (if you’d like to bring your partner to join for the weekend. This will include accommodation with you, meals and concerts): £199
You can book your place below and you will receive an email within 24 hours with an info pack with everything you’ll need.
CANCELLATION
Due to the nature of this event, all purchases are final and refunds will only be given if the space can be filled. In the unlikely event the workshop needs to be cancelled or rearranged we will give as much notice as possible and you will be given the option to wait and attend the rearranged date, or receive a full refund.
Choose from the drop-down menu whether you’d like to secure a place as a player only, or whether you’d like to bring your partner as well.
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.