Join me in the beautifully picturesque village of Lanercost near Carlisle in Cumbria for this unique event.

The ECHO Festival has been a regular event for several years. It offers a platform to showcase local art, history, and music, all within the context of Lanercost's historical environment.

I'll be based in the Big Top Marquee on 27th June for the day offering 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.

💌 What my students have said......

helenmancey I had an amazing time, so inspired to do more. Amelia is a fantastic teacher ! We all achieved so much in a short space of time. Thank you Amelia ❤️❤️❤️

lady_magpie2 Aw what a fabulous way to spend Sunday morning! I thoroughly enjoyed this session, I had no idea of what kintsugi is, so this was a great taster session to discover it. I highly recommend giving this a go. Amelia is a fantastic tutor, very welcoming and friendly. I'm already looking forward to her return to the Beacon at Whitehaven 😍

penelopecater Lovely day, great tuition, need to find more workshops with this fantastic tutor

Amelia has been invited by The World of Wedgwood, Burleigh Pottery and Middleport Pottery to teach her Kintsugi technique to their customers. She was also invited to take part in The World of Wedgwood Future Fest and Middleport's Craft and Art Festival where she demonstrated her gilding techniques which blend her knowledge of conservation science and crafting. She teaches throughout the West Midlands and the Northwest at venues such as Haddon Hall, Rheged, Higham Hall, Hare Hill Barn, Beetham Nurseries and Quirky Bird Workshops.

Amelia has a Master's degree in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage from the University of Lincoln. She is a gilt frame, objects, and decorative surfaces conservator and restorer and has worked in the Fine Arts sector for over 4 years gaining extensive experience in restoring and conserving antiques. During this time, she worked with Kintsugi and developed the technique for beginners to enjoy this creative art.

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

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. Unfortunately I am unable to refund the Eventbrite fee.

Kintsugi and Gilding Workshops at the ECHO Festival in Lanercost Cumbria