Gilded Decorations (half day) in the Peak District
Description
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. An introduction to the art of gilding, its history and uses. Learn simple techniques to add a festive gilded finish to an oyster shell, scallop or pinecone. You will also create your own hand Gilded Victorian Walnuts to hang on your tree. This wonderful Christmas tradition goes back over 100 years. 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. • 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: 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. 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
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Father's Day
- 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
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.
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.
We have off-street parking for several cars
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.
We have a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Any special dietary requirements must be communicated in advance and we will do our best to cater to your needs. However, customers with allergies or severe intolerances should bring their own food. Our kitchen is in a domestic setting and we cannot guarantee a “free-from” environment.
*** 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)
Should the advertised tutor be unable to attend, we reserve the right to substitute a tutor of equal standing.
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course, customers will receive a full refund or the chance to transfer to another course from our Zantium Studios programme. This may happen due to severe weather, illness or if we receive an insufficient number of bookings. In such cases, we will always give as much notice as possible. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any associated plans you may have made such as travel, accommodation etc. Customers should consider taking out their own cancellation insurance.
