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Three Day Gilded Wood Conservation and Restoration Workshop
Join us for a three day deep-dive workshop learning how to conserve and repair carved, gilded wood using traditional methods.
You will investigate objects to understand the difference between oil and water gilding, how to clean gold and when gesso needs consolidation. You will make and learn how to apply size, gesso and bole, then both oil and water gilding. Finally you will master distressing, toning, glazing and watercolour so your repairs blend in.
These skills will enable you to repair old frames, furniture and other gilded wood objects as well as creating your own gilding projects.
Please bring any gilded objects such as old picture frames to learn on.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some conservation experience.
Light lunches, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee, however please bring along your own gilded objects to work on.
| Date |
Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April |
| Tutor |
Sophie Woodhouse |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3929 |
| Fees |
£255 |
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Upholstery
Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from The Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Mark will be on hand with expert guidance to help you revive your chair, stool or other portable piece of furniture.
There will be tools to borrow and a variety of sundry items like webbing and tacks available to buy for cash on the day, but please bring along your own furniture, stuffing and fabric, and any tools you are already using. By the end of the day you will have moved your project forwards and learned some new upholstery tips and techniques.
You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome. Please note that it may take several sessions to complete more complicated projects and that we will need advance notice of the item that you are bringing.
A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.
| Date |
Wednesday 6th May |
| Tutor |
Mark from the Little Furniture Shop |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
4005 |
| Fees |
£75 |
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