Upcycle a Glass Plate or Vase with Metal Leaf Workshop

Recent reviews of Upcycle a Glass Plate or Vase with Metal Leaf Workshop

• 5/5 from Tina Antill, attended May 2025: My friend and I gilded glass plates. Our teacher, Gabriella, was so helpful and friendly, she had lots of materials to choose from and we had a wonderful afternoon and each left with a piece we were really pleased with. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Aya Bolt, attended Dec 2024: This is the third workshop we have done with Gabriella which is testament to how good they are! We absolutely loved making our festive gilded tea light holders and trying out different designs. Gabriella is an excellent teacher, really patient and encouraging and always has great materials. The studio itself is a lovely space, lots of room and inspiration everywhere from the art on display. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Bunty Spalding, attended Dec 2023: Perfectly paced course, all materials there and excellent teacher. Extremely good coffee.
• 5/5 from Anousheh Alavi, attended Mar 2023: Lovely session, inspiring, supportive and so much fun. Gabriela was kind, informative and worked with each one of us to not only learn a new skill, but also to explore our own creativity. Thank you! Am back next week for another of her classes!
• 5/5 from Isabel Losada, attended Mar 2023: Gabriella is a teacher of exceptional generosity who, quite simply, gives away all her techniques so that those who go to her excellent and well organised workshops can go on to enjoy applying the techniques that we learn in her classes in our own homes. Always punctual and pleasant without too many people learning at once. A morning or a day in Gabriella's studio is always time well and enjoyably spent.
• 5/5 from Marie Bacuvier, attended Mar 2023: Incredibly enjoyable workshop experience (great explanations, kind, and welcoming in a charming atmosphere). You get out of there with all the knowhow you need to repeat this technique at home and bring back your DIY gilded piece of glasswear. I definitively recommend it!
• 5/5 from Nigel Gerald, attended Mar 2023: Gabriella is skilled at demonstrating and teaching complex techniques to novices. Thank you for a wonderful Saturday morning. What better way to get the creative juices flowing? Nigel
• 4/5 from Sarah, attended Mar 2023: Had an enjoyable morning at Gabrielas purpose made studio. Came away with a pretty vase. The small group meant we got plenty of support and guidance. Good coffee and company too.
• 5/5 from Nursel Arslan, attended Nov 2022: As regular student all I can say is how much I enjoy participating in Gabrielas classes. Each time I learn more and feel nourished from spending time doing something creative. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jemma Naumann, attended Nov 2022: This was my 3rd workshop with Gabriela and it was just as great as the first two. I'm super proud of my vase and can't wait to use it :)
• 5/5 from Eva Espinosa, attended Nov 2022: FANTASTIC TEACHER, INSPIRING CLASS, AND INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE AND LOCATION...A MUST FOR THOSE WITH A CREATIVE MIND!
• 5/5 from Janice Pearce, attended Nov 2022: A thoroughly enjoyable morning under Gabrielas hospitable, practical and highly artistic guidance. The gilding workshop is a great way to learn a new craft and its extra special to leave with a useful and attractive object on which that craft has been practised.
• 5/5 from Alice Taylor, attended Oct 2022: This is the second workshop I have completed with the fabulous Gabriela, and I would highly recommend both of them (Decoupage and Gilding). The workshops are set in Gabriela's enchanting studio, which provides a beautiful backdrop. Gabriela is a wonderful teacher, both in terms of her knowledge/explanations and patience. Gabriela truly cares and wants everyone to leave the workshop with something they are proud off. I love the fact that Gabriela sticks to small groups, which means you have a comfortable amount of space to work and can benefit from 1:1 support, where required. I will definitely be booking another one of Gabriela's workshops in the future.
• 5/5 from Roberta Piras, attended Oct 2022: Beautiful workshop, and incredible transformation of a glass plate. Gabriela gives you so many ideas and helps you create a masterpiece with all her knowledge. Definitely recommend it.
• 5/5 from Anjum Misbahuddin, attended Oct 2022: Had already done a couple of different classes with Gabriella so knew I would be very happy with the guidance and environment. Technique relatively straightforward though I found it a bit difficult to visualize what my plate was going to look like at the end - but all turned out great!
• 5/5 from Liz Greenaway, attended Oct 2022: Another wonderful class with Gabriela. To take a break and learn how to make something beautiful in an art studio which is a feast for the eyes is so good for the soul. Thank you!!
• 5/5 from Janet Leys, attended Oct 2022: Gabriela talked us through all the stages, and showed us examples of the different techniques which she had used. She is always ready to give advice and encouragement. I would thoroughly recommend this gilding course to others.
• 5/5 from Jemma Naumann, attended Oct 2022: Had a lovely morning with Gabriela! The workshop is well structured and lots of time is given to learning the technique and working on the plate. Gabriela's studio is filled with inspiration for designs and she is there to help throughout if needed. I am very happy with my new plate!