Victorian Christmas Decorations - Slow Craft Heritage Workshop

Experience the charm of a classic Victorian Christmas at this Christmas decoration workshop in Northampton.



4.5 hours Location Northampton Class size 1 to 20 guests   £15 - £60 (£15 for Additional Child (10+); £45 for Adult; £60 for Adult & Child (10+))
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Gilding walnuts

Gilding Walnuts

With no experience needed, you will enjoy the spark of gold leafs, creating heritage victorian heirlooms for your Christmas Trees


Gilded trinklets

Gilded Trinklets

This is what you can expect to create at the workshop. A selection of natural nuts, pinecones and and leaves ready to be transformed in something special.


Gilded walnut with velvet ribbon

Gilded Walnut with Velvet Ribbon

This lovely gilded decoration is made with a real walnut, a delicate velvet ribbon secured with a tiny metal hook.


Real giled leafs and acorns

Real Giled Leafs and Acorns

This is made using foraged leafs and acorns in Northamptonshire. Add a bit of gold, a few ribbons and make the magic happen!


Gilded pinecone and ribbon

Gilded Pinecone and Ribbon

This tiny pinecone is a delightful decoration made with a dust of gold and red ribbons


The Workshop Area

The Workshop Area

This is part of the area where the workshop will be held. Step in the Gallery at Burns Street Art Studios and enjoy a slow craft in our welcoming creative environment


The Kitchen and Launge area

The Kitchen and Launge Area

This is our cozy kitchen and sitting area to relax, make a cup of tea and enjoy the day.


Step back into the warm glow of a classic Victorian Christmas at this hands-on gilding workshop in Northampton. Gather around the craft table, switch off from the festive rush and discover the age-old art of gold leafing as you make handmade heirloom decorations for your tree.
With a friendly teacher guiding you step by step, you'll learn traditional leafing and ageing techniques using rich pigments, delicate gold leaf and lustrous sealants. Natural botanical treasures and ornaments are transformed into radiant keepsakes that catch the festive candlelight.
Made for first-timers, this class needs no previous experience, just a love of making something magical by hand. Settle into the peaceful, fireside atmosphere and head home with a collection of one-of-a-kind, hand-gilded ornaments and skills you can keep using for years to come.
You'll make:
  • Gilded botanicals: shimmering gold-touched dried orange slices, gilded walnuts and pinecones, finished with luxurious deep-red velvet ribbons
  • Upcycled baubles and mini fruits: vintage ornaments and faux apples revived into antique gold treasures
  • Hand-cut gilded papercraft: elegant paper stars and botanical silhouettes, gilded and tied with traditional cotton twine and velvet ribbons
Everything is provided, including all the specialist gilding tools, metal leaf, natural dried fruits, vintage ornaments and velvet ribbons, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.
Please note:
  • The building is quite old, so there are no lifts.
  • We recommend children aged 10 and over, as gold leaf and glues can't be ingested. If you'd like to bring a younger child, please get in touch with the teacher directly and they'll be happy to arrange things.

Upcoming dates for Victorian Christmas Decorations - Slow Craft Heritage Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Nov 2026, 6:54pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10am-2:30pm (The Victorian Gilded Christmas | a Slow Craft Heritage Workshop)
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 10am-2:30pm (The Victorian Gilded Christmas | a Slow Craft Heritage Workshop)
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 10am-2:30pm (The Victorian Gilded Christmas | a Slow Craft Heritage Workshop)
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 10am-2:30pm (The Victorian Gilded Christmas | a Slow Craft Heritage Workshop)
What you'll get
  • All materials and tools are provided.
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits.
What to bring
A packed lunch is recommended, and there are cafés nearby if you'd rather pick something up. Takeaway can also be arranged.
Location

Burns Street Studio, 7 Burns Street, Northampton NN1 3QE

Victorian Christmas Decorations - Slow Craft Heritage Workshop location
More info

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Your teacher

Valeria Medici
Valeria Medici

female Women-owned

Set in a Victorian building now home to artists and craftspeople in the heart of Northampton's historic Boot and Shoe Quarter, sits Valeria Medici’s studio. With a multi-disciplinary practice rooted in scenic arts, restoration and gilding, Valeria has spent years mastering traditional faux effects, classical theatre painting, and heritage gilding techniques.
At home in her studio, she breathes new life into raw materials and forgotten objects, transforming natural botanicals, wood, and vintage ornaments into radiant, gold-leafed works of art. Driven by a deep reverence for slow craft, historical looks, and the tactile magic of handmade pieces, Valeria’s work celebrates the timeless elegance of classic craftsmanship. Through her hands-on workshops, she shares these ancient gilding and decorative techniques, inspiring participants to slow down, reconnect with traditional skills, and create heirloom treasures of their own.

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