Festive Gilding Workshop

Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi with Amelia Bedson in a fun and creative way and create beautiful ceramic pieces to take home.

The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of contemporary gilding by gilding a picture frame with Dutch Gold, and adding your own unique gilded flair to a Christmas ornament of your choice.
You will be taught about the art of gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your own home to give anything a new gilded sparkle. Your gilded picture frame and Christmas decoration will make stunning mementoes of the day which can be used as personalised Christmas presents or ornaments.

In this workshop you will:
– be given your own toolset to use in the workshop which contains all the materials and tools required for this workshop.
– learn the art of contemporary gilding, how it has changed over time and how you can use it in your own home to give it the Midas touch!
– learn how to gild a picture frame with Dutch Gold leaf and then add your own unique flair to a Christmas ornament of your choice.

Amelia has a Master’s degree in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage from the University of Lincoln. She is a gilt frame, objects, and decorative surfaces conservator and restorer and has worked in the Fine Arts sector for over 5 years gaining extensive experience in restoring and conserving antiques. During this time, she worked with Kintsugi and developed the technique for beginners to enjoy this creative art.

You can find Amelia on Instagram @amelia.jane.gilding, Facebook at Amelia Jane Gilding and on her Webpage at www.ameliajanegilding.com.

BOOKING INFORMATION
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Date: Saturday 6th December, 2025
Times: 10:30AM-1PM
Workshop duration: 2.5hours
Tickets: £54 (refreshments included)
Age Guidance: This beginners workshop is suitable for adults aged 18+
Venue: Space 2, Ground Floor of Manchester Craft and Design Centre