Stencil & Gold-leaf Tray Workshop

During this one-day beginner's tray decorating workshop, you will learn from tutor Simon Nobs the craft of how to prepare a base and use provided stencils and gold-leaf to decorate a circular tray. This one day workshop is a great introduction to the craft of stencilling, and by the end of the day you will be taking home your own hand-crafted stencilled gold-leaf edged tray.
All materials you use during the day are fully sustainable, and included in the price.

Our Tutor

An experienced Painter, Decorator and Heritage Crafts Instructor, Simnon Nobs started his life journey with his family's bakery and patisserie, which lead him to Switzerland as chef pâtissier at the Walliserhof in Sass Fee and being interviewed by TV AM's Roland Rat as his British ski instructor! On returning to the UK, and inspired by his renovation of a Cornish cottage, he enrolled on a City & Guilds course, and a new career path.
Now, 40 years later Simon specialises in decorative paint techniques—both traditional and contemporary. From his home and base in Folkestone and Hythe he undertakes commissions across Europe, most notably in his second home of Switzerland, as well as in the South of France and Germany.
Simon continues to deliver a high-quality painting, decorating and traditional paint effects service to clients, and with faux marbling and wood graining now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts, Simon sees it as his responsibility to pass these skills on to others.

Participant Information
Each workshop is limited to 10 participants.

The workshop lasts for six hours including a break for lunch - please see refreshments below.  

​Whilst the workshop is inside the Great Green Barn, participants are advised to wear suitable layered clothing that you don’t mind getting grubby. Please wear old clothes and sturdy closed footwear. All tools, tray and materials will be provided.

Refreshments
Teas, coffees and water are included in the ticket price.

Please bring a packed lunch for the mid-workshop break.  An alternative optional vegetarian lunch of a slice of warmed Greek Spinach and Feta pie and salad is available to pre-order at £8.

Please let the Great Green Barn know if you have any special dietary requirements.

DETAILS:

Venue: Great Green Barn, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX

Time: 10am - 4pm, including a break for lunch

Price*: £125
* Includes £1 GGB Restoration Fee​

Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.