Phil studied at Edinburgh College of Art and obtained a BA Honours
Degree in Glass in 1995. In 1996 he commenced work with 'First Glass' in London
as a Hot-Glass Assistant but also had the opportunity to produce his own work.
In 2001 he received an MA Glass from the Royal College of Art and he was the
recipient of several scholarships, enabling him to attend courses by leading
glassmakers.Phil has also
won many competitions, been the recipient of awards and featured in numerous
publications.
He is at present a self-employed
glass artist and hot glass assistant working for a number of designers in and
around London and continuing to make his own work.