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Summer 2024: Tassel Making & Trimmings

This Workshop ran 31 July 2024 – 8 August 2024

During this course, students learned all aspects of the making of fringes, braids, tassels and tie-backs for soft furnishings and interior decoration.

Spring 2024: Engineering Drawing

This Workshop ran on 10 April 2024

During this brand new, one-day Engineering Drawing workshop, students were introduced to engineering drawing by hand and also had the opportunity to learn to draw with Computer-aided design (CAD).

Spring 2024: Bookbinding – The Art of the Book

This Workshop ran on 17 March 2024

In this unique one day course, students learned the basics of the ancient craft, bookbinding. Students were given the opportunity to develop skills that have been employed in making books for hundreds of years, using materials from a beautiful selection of book cloth and decorative papers to create their own bespoke cover for a book.

Spring 2024: Making a Child’s Chair

This Workshop ran 12 February 2024 – 16 February 2024

During this workshop, students learned about frame construction methods, staining and surface finishes before creating their own small, traditionally upholstered oak chair. Students were also introduced to the wonders of gilding and were able to add a series of gilded patrea in 22ct gold leaf to their chairs.

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