Would you like to really enhance your gilding skills? Learn how to distress or antique gold? Is it glass, wood, photographs, art or furniture you want to gild? Never mind, because I am able to teach you the secrets of absolutely amazing gilding, no matter what area you are interested in!
I provide a wide range of classes or personal tuition for those who wish to experience gilding in a variety of formats and locations. It doesn’t matter what your experience or background, the courses can also be tailored to fully suit your personal needs. Over the years, I have worked with many different disciplines of artists, frame-makers, furniture restorers, interior designers, photographers and many more areas. But it's not just for professionals. I also specialise in developing the skills and confidence of complete beginners, so you’ll be in good hands, don’t worry!
I’m able to teach either in my own studio situated on the South of England or I can travel to you, no matter where you are - whether that’s the U.K., U.S. or Australia, it’s not a problem. For professional bodies, colleges and organisations, I offer my services for much larger classes, tailored to suit your needs. Great for wood-working groups, interior designers, artists and more whom wish to add something special to their work.
All the courses are fully tailored to the individual needs of you, the student. Before you arrive, a consultation about the desired outcome for you will be
made and we'll discuss your required outcomes, so that everything is ready to go.
The following courses are available over the coming months. To learn more about any course, simply click within the relevant box to open a dedicated page
with further information, or you can just CONTACT ME and I will send you the information.
These 2 days offer an ideal introduction to the mystery and fascination of gilding. You’ll learn how to handle leaf correctly, prepare surfaces, and explore the basics of oil, water and glass gilding — or even a taste of all three. Whether you’re amateur, professional or simply keen to learn a new skill, this course offers a fun, stimulating experience rooted in a craft whose history reaches back millennia.
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This one-day practical course introduces participants to the
creative potential of Instacoll gilding mediums through any of the decorative and applied art fields.
With several hands on demos
and exercises, you will explore a range of Instacoll products. Suitable for those with
no previous gilding experience as well as offering refinements for those
who use any other traditional gilding methods.
This 1 day class is designed for artists wishing to incorporate gilding into their work. You'll explore how copper, silver and gold can enhance papers, canvases, paintings, sculpture and enhance other creative disciplines. The course covers applying leaf to different surfaces, looking at patination and other special effects such as verdigris and applied colour work, painting delicate fine lines.
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This 1 day Kintsugi class invites you to repair your cracked, chipped or broken ceramic or pottery pieces with pure gold, and turn those small imperfections into beautiful features. You can bring along needy vases, bowls and other vessels - or if you like, break something during class to repair! Using a range of materials, work on as many pieces as time allows, and turn those tragedies into treasures.
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The Personal Class is ideal for those who prefer a private class with me or at your own home / studio. Each session is tailored to your interests, skill level, and creative goals. You'll receive direct and focused tuition. All tools and materials can be brought to you, making the experience convenient and fully equipped. Sessions can be arranged for one-to-one or shared with one or two others to help divide the cost.
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