Gilding courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

A one day introduction to the technique of gilding on glass. Intended to familiarise you with the practice of gilding and etching a design onto glass. During the day you will gild a 10x10cm coaster that you can take home at the end of the course. You will learn how to: prepare the glass make a size for the gold application cut and apply loose gold leaf onto the reverse of the glass etch a design onto the glass seal the gold with enamel An amazing opportunity to learn new...

Join us for this very special morning to make your very own Victorian style walnut Christmas tree decorations. These decorations look amazing hung from your tree and also make the perfect gifts for the festive season. They can also be used as an alternative to Christmas crackers, with secret messages hidden inside. During the fun workshop morning surrounded with festive cheer, you will be taught the basics of gilding, making a set of 10 of these stunning golden decorations, complete with red ribbon to display them proudly at home. Amy...

If you enjoy getting creative with your interior decor, upcycling furniture, would like to learn a new craft or just want to make thoughtful, handmade gifts and cards for family and friends, this course is perfect for you. ​ There is no minimum skill level required and the course is suitable for all abilities. A benefit to the course being online is that you can take your time, practice and re-watch as many times as you like, and if you get really stuck you can contact me for help. The...

Beautiful natural leather and reclaimed wood candle holders, decorated and finished with precious metal leaf. Perfect as a special present or for a special table. This leather and wqood candle-holder is made entirely by hand from reclaimed wood and pure untreated leather. The Cannwyll Candle Holder is a beautiful and unique piece to light up any home, the leather around the candle holder can be embossed with a message or letters of your choice. The wood is sourced locally, turned and waxed to give it a rich finish, making it...

Beautiful natural leather and reclaimed wood candle holders, decorated and finished with precious metal leaf. Perfect as a special present or for a special table. This leather and wqood candle-holder is made entirely by hand from reclaimed wood and pure untreated leather. The Cannwyll Candle Holder is a beautiful and unique piece to light up any home, the leather around the candle holder can be embossed with a message or letters of your choice. The wood is sourced locally, turned and waxed to give it a rich finish, making it...

Create two beautiful natural leather and reclaimed wood candle holders, decorate with your own unique designs and finish with precious metal leaf. perfect as a special present or for a special table. Join us on this lovely festive workshop and learn to hand cut and stitch the leather and decorate with a choice of red gold, gold or silver metal leaf, or add your own unique message stamped into the leather. Suitable for all levels of skill but especially good for beginners.

Create two beautiful natural leather and reclaimed wood candle holders, decorate with your own unique designs and finish with precious metal leaf. perfect as a special present or for a special table. Join us on this lovely festive workshop and learn to hand cut and stitch the leather and decorate with a choice of red gold, gold or silver metal leaf, or add your own unique message stamped into the leather. Suitable for all levels of skill but especially good for beginners.

A full day of trying out different crafts using Annie Sloan chalk Paint and other products. We will cover painting, decoupage, crackle glaze. We will be painting wooden bunting or muscle shells, covering in decoupage. Painting a terracotta pot, decorating it with numerous finishes. We'll stop for a lovely vintage style afternoon tea during the day.

This is an intensive but relaxing 5 day course suitable for beginners or those wanting to hone their skills. All courses will be taught personally by Philip Hodge and comprehensive notes will be given to each student. Gilding has a long and rich history and we will be spending a little time looking at the background to gilding. However we will be concentrating largely on the practical application of different gilding theories and methods , including; traditional oil gilding, traditional water gilding, modern materials and techniques, and gilding on glass....