Furniture Painting Techniques: Gold Leaf and Gilding Flakes

Gold & Silver Leaf Furniture Workshop
Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform plain furniture into stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces with the timeless art of gilding. In this class, you’ll learn how to apply gold and silver leaf to create luminous finishes that add elegance and character to any piece. From subtle metallic accents to bold, eye-catching designs, you’ll discover techniques that elevate your furniture and bring a touch of luxury into your home décor. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this workshop will inspire you to see furniture in a brilliant new light.

You will learn:

• techniques and preparation
• best practices and applications
• tools, tips and shortcuts
• understanding size
• different types of leaf

What to expect on the day

Please wear comfortable old clothes that you don't mind getting painted. Tea and coffee will be provided. We will begin the class with a safety talk and a discussion, followed by hands-on experience and practical application of skills learned. You will experiment with different mediums and types of gilding leaf/flakes to explore the skill. You will take home a sample board of the techniques explored on the day.

About the venue

Margaret Raymond Florist is a lovely family-owned florist studio in the heart of Westcliff-on-Sea. There is nearby on-street parking which is limited to two hours during the day, as well as a nearby paid-for car park. Westcliff-on-Sea station is just a short walk away.

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