Contemporary Gilding (Half day) in the Peak District
Description
Celebrate the art of Contemporary Gilding on this fascinating half day workshop. Using Dutch gold leaf, you will learn how to gild a picture frame and add decorative finish to an ornament or small object. Take away the basic skills to create beautiful gifts and give your home the Midas touch! This class is perfect for beginners. “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. “Fantastic workshop. Very informative“ “Amelia was clear, informative and very friendly. I now feel confident in gold leafing anything! Thank you“ • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting • Relaxed, creative atmosphere • 4 - 8 students per workshop • Open to both beginners and those with experience • Good fresh food, homemade cakes • Accommodation on site and nearby if required • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people) Join us from 1.30pm for tea/coffee and introductions. Tuition starts at 2.00pm. Tea & cake break mid-morning. The class finishes around 5.00pm For further information or any questions please select the 'message the tutor' button to be put in touch with the course organiser.
What's included in the price?
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available to help yourself with home-made cake mid session. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements. There is an additional charge for your materials, payable to the tutor at the end of the class. For this half day workshop the materials fee is £15. This includes: 7″ x 5″ frame and an ornament to gild, 4 pages of transfer Dutch Gold, gilding size & lacquer – plus use of tools, burnishing cloths etc. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Weekends
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for all abilities
- Accommodation offered
- Pet lovers
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Father's Day
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
Yes, we have off-street parking for several cars
