Phil was educated at Edinburgh College of Art, and the Royal College of Art, completing a M.A. in Glass in 2001.
He received a half scholarship to attend
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, U.S.A. in 2000 and completed a course led by Karen Willenbrink in blown and solid sculpting.
Since graduating Phil has emerged as one of the UK's leading glass artists.
His many awards include a Crafts Council research Award to attend SOFA Chicago, USA in 2005.