Gold Foil Embellishment Workshop

Keum-boo is a gold foil technique used in jewellery making.


Olivia Brown
Olivia Brown
1k followers

4 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests     £110

South East
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Craft
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Jewellery Making
Come along to our Gold Foil Embellishment workshop to learn how to apply gold foil to your pieces using the breathtaking ancient Korean technique of Keum Boo.
In this immersive four-hour workshop, you'll master the art of applying gold foil to your jewellery pieces, including essential preparation and finishing techniques. The results can be breathtaking, showcasing a striking contrast between delicate gold and fine silver. Alternatively, you can create a dramatic effect by blackening the silver through oxidation, making the gold truly stand out.
The course fee includes a 3.5x5cm piece of 24ct gold foil, valued at £34. You have the option to bring your own pre-prepared work or purchase fine silver sheet on the day. This course offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your jewellery making skills with this exquisite technique.
Rachael, who is one of our resident weekly tutors, creates stunningly beautiful work of her own, incorporating gold embellishment with techniques such as Keum Boo:
“My work reinterprets traditional ornament, taking inspiration from highly decorative styles throughout history. Within this I weave personal narratives and symbolism, allowing my discoveries and reflections to inform my decorative approach. I often work intuitively, marking out and piercing by hand, allowing myself to be absorbed in the flow of making. I take a maximalist approach to my work by layering up decorative surfaces and combining a mixture of techniques, etching, roller printing, Keum Boo, gold plating and oxidising. These combinations result in a richness and opulence, and what at first glance might look like a Greek headdress, or a baroque frame, on closer inspection is imbued with a contemporary aesthetic.”

Knowledge required
A small amount of prior knowledge of jewellery making is needed if students would like to pierce out shapes with a saw. If you're happy with squares, circles, and rectangles though, no need for experience!
 
What you'll get
The course fee includes a 3.5x5cm piece of 24ct gold foil worth £34, plus use of all tools and consumables. Fine silver sheet can be purchased on the day and will be charged by weight. An estimate of silver sheet needed for the course is £8-£20.
 
What to bring
Glasses if needed for close-up work, a hairband for long hair.
 
Location

Meon Valley Studio, Colemore

Gold Foil Embellishment Workshop location
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Olivia Brown
Olivia Brown

1k followers
female Women-owned

Nestled in the beautiful rolling green landscape of the South Downs, Meon Valley Studio is a renowned jewellery and silversmithing school opened in 2009 by highly trained jeweller Olivia Brown MA (RCA).
Combining her wealth of knowledge and passion for design with over 18 years’ experience of teaching, the fully equipped, modern studio is home to both her own jewellery & silversmithing practice and a wealth of inspiring classes and short courses.
With options for every taste and ability – whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced crafter – come and immerse yourself in the art of all things silversmithing and jewellery while soaking in the Meon Valley’s panoramic views.
From taster sessions to a week-long summer school, weekly classes to specialist technique days – and even the chance to make your own wedding rings – Olivia and her team of expert tutors provide a welcoming and friendly environment for you to unlock your creativity.
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