
Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop
Sat 28 Nov · 10:00
Leather Conservation Centre
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A specialist workshop exploring gilt leather and leather gilding traditions will run at the Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester on 28 October 2026. Participants pay £49.46 to learn these decorative and historically rich techniques.
Explore a range of decorative and historically rich traditions in leatherwork.
This specialist workshop introduces participants to both gilt leather, a technique with ancient origins in Ghadames, Libya, and the broader art of leather gilding, encompassing a range of gilding techniques applied to leather surfaces.
Through hands-on practice with gilding materials, tools, and processes, you will work across various traditions, developing an understanding of their distinct histories, methods, and materials. Whether you are drawn by the history, the craft, or simply the beauty of the results, this is a rare opportunity to engage with techniques that sit at the intersection of fine art and material heritage.Available to book now via our link in bio
Course Leader: Rosie Bolton
Location: LCC Studio
Date: Saturday 28th Oct 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: £45 per person
Please Note: Events may be subject to cancellation if the minimum number of signups is not reached.
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Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at 10:00.
Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop is held at Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester (Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB).
Tickets for Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop are priced at £49.46. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop
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A specialist workshop exploring gilt leather and leather gilding traditions will run at the Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester on 28 October 2026. Participants pay £49.46 to learn these decorative and historically rich techniques.
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Explore a range of decorative and historically rich traditions in leatherwork.
This specialist workshop introduces participants to both gilt leather, a technique with ancient origins in Ghadames, Libya, and the broader art of leather gilding, encompassing a range of gilding techniques applied to leather surfaces.
Through hands-on practice with gilding materials, tools, and processes, you will work across various traditions, developing an understanding of their distinct histories, methods, and materials. Whether you are drawn by the history, the craft, or simply the beauty of the results, this is a rare opportunity to engage with techniques that sit at the intersection of fine art and material heritage.Available to book now via our link in bio
Course Leader: Rosie Bolton
Location: LCC Studio
Date: Saturday 28th Oct 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: £45 per person
Please Note: Events may be subject to cancellation if the minimum number of signups is not reached.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop?
Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop taking place?
Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop is held at Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester (Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB).
How much are tickets for Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop?
Tickets for Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop are priced at £49.46. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop?
Tickets for Festive Gilt Leather and Leather Gilding Workshop can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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