Join Amelia Bedson in the picturesque village of Lanercost near Carlisle in Cumbria for this unique event.
As part of the Echo Festival in Lanercost she will be hosting workshops in Beginners Kintsugi and Contemporary Gilding.
Kintsugi for Beginners – 10am and 12pm
Kintsugi, which literally translates as ‘golden joinery’, celebrates the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection.
In this beginners 1 ½ hour workshop, you will:
be given all the tools and materials which you will need for this workshop.
learn step-by-step how to safely break pottery and to repair it with gold, thereby embracing the cracks to make unique pieces of art.
make a finished Kintsugi pieces to take home which makes a beautiful mementoe of the day and can be used as ornaments or gifts.
Why this workshop is so special:
Kintsugi is a mindful, meditative art form that celebrates the beauty in imperfection.
It is a relaxing creative experience that you can share with others.
Your Kintsugi ceramics are unique personalised pieces of art that embrace the power of transformation.
The Art of Laying Gold Leaf – Contemporary Gilding Workshop – 2pm
In this 1 ½ hour workshop, you will:
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!
be given all the tools and materials required for this workshop.
learn how to gild a picture frame with Dutch Gold leaf.
Participants must be aged 18 and over for Kintsugi, or over 12 for gilding and be accompanied by a participating adult.
You can find Amelia on Instagram @amelia.jane.gilding, Facebook at Amelia Jane Gilding and on her Webpage at www.ameliajanegilding.com.
Limited tickets are available but some may be available on the day, please contact me directly via Email or call me on the day to check if any drop in places are available: 07857 696465
Follow the link below for tickets;
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Refunds less than 21 days before the event – Please contact me directly and if I can sell your ticket on, I will be able to refund your ticket.
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