Gilded Decorations (half day)
Celebrate the art of Contemporary Gilding on this fascinating workshop. Using Dutch gold leaf, you will learn how to gild your own decorations, just in time for Christmas! Take away the basic skills to create beautiful gifts and give your home some festive sparkle.
“Lovely, lovely time! All processes explained thoroughly with fab results”
“Can’t wait to get started on doing this at home!”
Tutor: Amelia Bedson
Amelia is a professional conservator with a wealth of experience in the fine arts sector. With a Masters in ‘The Conservation of Cultural Heritage’, she specialises in restoring/conserving decorative objects and surfaces. Amelia enjoys sharing her knowledge through teaching.
To view Amelia’s own website visit www.ameliajanegilding.com
“Amelia was clear, informative and very friendly. I now feel confident in gold leafing anything!”
Materials
4 pages of transfer Dutch Gold, gilding size & lacquer, a choice of natural forms to gild, hanging ribbons – plus use of tools, burnishing cloths etc.
Materials fee: £15 per person (payable to the tutor at the end)
This is in addition to the course fee
Timing & Refreshments
Arrival: Join us from 1.30pm to settle in
Tuition: 2.00pm – 5.00pm (with a break for tea & cake)
Drinks, biscuits & home-made cake are included in the course fee
“The studio was light and airy. There were delicious cakes and a plentiful supply of drinks”
Course fees
| 2025 Courses | Deposit | Balance | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day | £20 | £45 | £65 |
| 1 day | £30 | £100 | £130 |
| 2 day | £50 | £200 | £250 |
| 3 day | £70 | £300 | £370 |
| 5 day | £90 | £450 | £540 |
Course fees.
All courses include drinks & refreshments. Full day course fees include lunch.
Materials cost extra, depending on the craft
| 2025 Courses | Deposit | Balance | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day | £20 | £45 | £65 |
| 1 day | £30 | £100 | £130 |
| 2 day | £50 | £200 | £250 |
| 3 day | £70 | £300 | £370 |
| 5 day | £90 | £450 | £540 |
Deposit payable on booking
Balance due a month before the course
Payment is by card or bank transfer