Join Brighton-based artist Amy Douglas at Stanley Road Store for a hands-on introduction to the traditional art of gilding. Learn to work with Dutch metal leaf and create beautiful golden decorations to take home.

No experience needed  just come along and get creative.

CHOOSE YOUR WORKSHOP

Gilding Walnuts

9th Of December at 18:30

£35 pp

Turn humble walnuts into little golden treasures. Amy will introduce you to the basics of gilding with Dutch metal leaf, guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful Christmas decorations.

You'll leave with six golden walnut decorations, ready to hang on your tree or give as handmade gifts.

Gilding Shells

25th Of Novemver at 18:30

£55 pp

Discover the art of gilding with scallop shells and explore the possibilities of metallic finishes. Learn how to create a brilliant golden surface and give your pieces an aged, antique look using glazes and patina techniques.

You'll leave with two large gilded scallop shells and a smaller decorative shell for your Christmas tree.

MEET THE ARTIST

Amy Douglas is a visual artist who lives and works in Brighton. Her practice spans sculpture, painting, pencil and gold, often working with broken figurines and exploring the transformation of objects through materials and surface.

Amy is also active in the community arts sector. She recently created and curated The Bel Fire Fayre, an immersive art trail at Devil’s Dyke for Brighton Fringe, bringing together six local artists. The exhibition received the award for Best Exhibition at Brighton Fringe 2025.

Her work is held in private collections and has been exhibited throughout the UK and internationally, including in New York.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

When: Wednesday Evening on 25th November (Shells) and 9th December (Walnuts)

Time: 6.30–8.30 pm

Price: £35 pp Walnuts / £55 pp Shells

Where: Stanley Road Store

54-55 Market Street , Brighton

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT :

amydinbrighton@gmail.com

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