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Gilding on Glass Workshop in Woolwich - Verre Eglomise

4.9(13 reviews)
Learn glass gilding using silver and gold leaf and create your own beautiful piece of artwork.
Woolwich
In-person
£150 pp
6hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

In this hands-on one day workshop, experienced artist and gilder Estitxu Garcia from Filigrana Design , will teach you how to apply a variety of metal leafs on to glass using the traditional technique of Verre Eglomise.

You'll begin by learning the skills of gilding on glass using specialist tools and materials (all provided). Having mastered the basic techniques, you'll try your hand at distressing the gold and silver leaf to create a variety of finishes. You'll then move on to learning how to create designs, patterns and drawings on to the gilded glass, transforming it in…

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Things to remember
  • All materials are provided.

  • The gilding process can sometimes be messy so make sure you're wearing clothes that you don't mind getting a bit dirty.

  • We will provide you with some sample designs but if you have a particular design in mind, please bring it along.

Latest Reviews
4.9(13 reviews)
Matthew - 12 October 2023
I recently attended a Verre Eglomise workshop with Estitxu and thought this was a fantastic course. Estitxu was first and foremost a lovely host, very friendly and accommodating. She is very knowledge and I came away from the sessions with a greater understanding of the various techniques and tips for making my own pieces - I also came away with a number of lovely pieces that I made under the expert eye of Estitxu. Thank you!
Tracy McGregor - 10 February 2023
This course was incredibly informative and extremely practical - I learned 4 different Verre Eglomise techniques in a day! Estitxu is an amazing teacher she was very encouraging and patient ensuring I left the course able to create my own Verre Eglomise artwork.
Arwen - 16 June 2022
I had such a fantastic class with Estitxu. We covered so many different techniques and styles but it felt very flexible and personalised towards my capabilities and interests. It was a brilliant way to spend the day, informative and relaxing.
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Booking Options
Private BookingFor groups of 1 to 3 guests
£150

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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

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Your Teacher

Filigrana Design - bespoke glass gilding design by Estitxu Garcia.

Filigrana Design creates a range of bespoke pieces featuring intricate decoration in gold, silver and copper leaf using the traditional technique of verre eglomise glass (gilding on glass) to create beautiful, luxurious finishes.

Over the last 20 years Estitxu Garcia has developed her own unique gilded glass finishes through a fusion of contemporary design, traditional techniques and special chemical effects, resulting in visually delicate pieces that can be displayed alone as a work of art, or form part of a piece of furniture.

Estitxu will be sharing her skills in series…

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Class Location
Moordown SE18 3LY
Woolwich
25 Moordown
SE18 3LY
London

Reviews

Matthew - 12 October 2023
I recently attended a Verre Eglomise workshop with Estitxu and thought this was a fantastic course. Estitxu was first and foremost a lovely host, very friendly and accommodating. She is very knowledge and I came away from the sessions with a greater understanding of the various techniques and tips for making my own pieces - I also came away with a number of lovely pieces that I made under the expert eye of Estitxu. Thank you!
Tracy McGregor - 10 February 2023
This course was incredibly informative and extremely practical - I learned 4 different Verre Eglomise techniques in a day! Estitxu is an amazing teacher she was very encouraging and patient ensuring I left the course able to create my own Verre Eglomise artwork.
Arwen - 16 June 2022
I had such a fantastic class with Estitxu. We covered so many different techniques and styles but it felt very flexible and personalised towards my capabilities and interests. It was a brilliant way to spend the day, informative and relaxing.
Gabriela - 17 January 2022
If you want to learn this exciting technique, Estitxu's full-day workshop is invaluable. She is an expert who shares her knowledge generously.
Lukasz Kornacki - 12 October 2021
It was amazing course! I highly recommended to everyone.
Annabella Rockerfella - 6 October 2021
It was a real privilege to spend time with this truly amazing & highly regarded & experienced artist. I could not have asked for more. Small intimate lesson , shared with two other extremely talented gilders. The day was packed, knowledgeable & whilst my this was my first ever experience of gilding I came away bursting with knowledge & an appetite to learn more. Our teacher Estitxu was wonderful, kind, patient, friendly & it was a joy to meet her & spend time with her. Highly recommend this lady, this workshop, you will be in awe & leave inspired. Thank you so much Estitxu Xx
Karolina - 6 October 2021
Wonderful class. Estitxu is a great teacher, amazing artist. We went through different techniques so could learn a lot. We managed to create couple of samples. Very creative day.
Nicolas B - 10 June 2021
Great teacher, enjoyed every minute. Her knowledge is incredible & experience in this field is second to none. Thank you Estitxu for your warm hospitality.
Keith Preedy - 1 June 2021
Very enjoyable course. Learnt lots of different techniques and material supply was not an issue with plenty available. Maybe would have like to concentrate on the core techniques as sometimes seemed to be rushing items to get them finished
T. Marron - 31 May 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the class and look forward to learning more at a later date.
Derek - 9 February 2020
I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone, I did check out videos on Verre Églomisé before the class that are no where as helpful as the workshop, the tutor Estitxu is a very talented artist, I have come away with lots of information on what tools & materials I need. During the workshop you get to produce some samples to take home, I’m no artist but once you get how to lay the leaf it starts to come together, Give it a go you will enjoy it.
Carolyn - 24 January 2020
Estitxu was a great teacher and I learned what I needed to get started on my own projects. Lovely bright studio and delicious lunch!
Sarah - 29 July 2019
Fantastic workshop using a technique I'd not even heard of before browsing Obby. We made several pieces of art using different gilding techniques. It's fun, produces beautiful pieces and now I'm hooked. There even a great little cafe on site for a quick lunch. If there's any more courses here I will certainly be back.