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Two Day Course

Absolute Beginners Gilding Course

£595.00

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Street, Somerset

Course details

Discover the beautiful traditional craft of gilding on this brand new two day workshop led by Aaron Stephens. Aaron was the in-house fairground artist for Carters Steam Fair and is a UK leading expert in gilding.

This hands-on course will introduce a range of traditional gilding techniques used in signwriting, fairground art and decorative lettering.

Throughout the two days you'll learn how to handle and apply different types of leaf, experiment with traditional effects and gain an understanding of both decorative and practical gilding methods.

This course offers a rare opportunity to learn traditional gilding methods passed down through generations of craftspeople.

With only 6 places available, early booking is recommended.

Why these skills matter

Whether you want to gild weather vanes, gates, wood carvings and cornices or want to create eye-catching lettering, artwork or signs for retail, hospitality or vintage vehicles, this course will enable you to gild and reverse glass gild with confidence.

These skills take patience to perfect but by sharing his personal tips and tricks of working with a variety of gilding materials, Aaron will give you the confidence to gild your projects effectively and will help you avoid making costly mistakes that can occur when you self-teach.

What will you learn on this course?

During the course you will explore a variety or traditional gilding techniques including:

Transfer gilding and how to lay out effectively
Burnishing techniques using felt
Loose leaf gilding on carved surfaces
Transfer aluminium and variegated leaf gilding
The basics of glass gilding using loose leaf
Traditional painted tricks and decorative effects over leaf

Who teaches this course?

This course is led by signwriter and decorative artist Aaron Stephens.
Aaron Stephens worked with Joby as his apprentice from 2007 onwards and has spent nearly two decades refining his skills in fairground art and gilding. He was the in-house fairground artist for Carters Steam Fair and is a UK leading expert in gilding.

Aaron will share his nearly 20 years of experience of gilding both two dimensional and three dimensional objects. He has extensive experience of working with gold and aluminium leaf on a regular basis so you’ll gain an excellent understanding of using these materials on a variety of projects.

Alongside being a fairground artist and signwriter, Aaron Stephens specialises in the design and making of handmade and totally unique Victorian-era glass signage and brilliant-cut glass panels.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in signwriting, decorative arts, fairground art, traditional craftsmanship or heritage painting techniques.

No previous gilding experience is required.

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What is included in the course price?

All materials are provided for the duration of the course, lunches and hot drinks are also provided. You may like to bring your own mug.

You have the opportunity to buy your own equipment at the end of the course including enamel paint, signwriting brushes, mahl sticks and palettes. Cash & card payments are accepted.

What happens when I book my course?

When you place your order you will receive a course booking confirmation email. We will also send you email reminders closer to the start of the course.

What happens if I can no longer attend?

Please see our Terms and Conditions regarding cancellations and non-attendance.

What equipment do I need to do the course?

You do not need to bring any materials or equipment with you, as we provide everything you need on the course.

Please remember to wear clothes that are comfortable, and you don’t mind getting messy, please wear sturdy closed toe footwear, no flip flops or sandals.

We provide food and hot drinks, but you might like to bring a mug or travel mug and your own spoon. If you want to bring any additional snacks you are welcome to do so.

Location & Travel

Where is the course held?

The courses are held in Jobys brand new workshop in Street, Somerset. You’ll be able to see examples of Joby’s signwriting as well as any current signwriting projects Joby is working on.

Address:
Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HW

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There is limited parking at the workshop, and we prioritise disabled parking. Please get in touch if this is you.

Please be aware that all neighbouring units are occupied businesses, so do not park in their allocated spaces. Parking is available in the surrounding area, but we kindly ask that you park considerately and avoid blocking entrances, access or other businesses.

Please be aware that Joby’s dog Goofy is usually in the workshop while Joby is hosting a course. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact us as soon as possible: admin@jobycarter.com.

Where is the nearest airport or train station?

25 miles from Bristol Airport

28 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Train station

13 miles from Castle Cary Train station

5min walk from Bus Stop at Sainsburys Street

Where can I stay while I am on the course?

We recommend that you try to find places local to Street so your commute to the course is a short and easy one. There are plenty of options available for hotels and Air BnB’s in and around Street.

Local options include:
Premier Inn Glastonbury approximately 7 minutes drive

Middlewick Holiday Cottages approximately 15 minutes drive

Wookey Hole Hotel and lodges approximately 25 minutes drive

You can read about many local options on the Visit Somerset website here.
Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW

Can I stay onsite with my motorhome or caravan?

We are on a business park and therefore do not have facilities and space for you to stay on site even if you are able to bring your own motorhome, caravan, tent etc. Luckily there are a number of campsites nearby where you can stay. We recommend typing “camping Street Somerset” in your search engine to find the most local well reviewed results. These include Bobsfield Campsite, Larks Rise Caravan and Camping, Old Oaks Touring. We have not experienced them for ourselves but have had really positive feedback from previous students and advise you contact them to ensure they are suitable for your needs.

You can read about many local accommodation options on the Visit Somerset website here.

Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW