Découpage, as I’m sure you know, is the cutting out of a paper design and sticking it to a painted surface and then varnishing.  The lovely thing about sticking it to the inside or underside of glass, is that the glass protects it, so it needs very little varnishing!

At the beginning of the week we will look at a display of finished items, hopefully to inspire you, then you can choose from a selection of glass plates, bowls etc. (at costs) which I will bring with me.  Everything else is supplied a huge array of papers, paints, glue, gold leaf, scissors, brushes etc.

When the Découpage is all stuck, you have the choice of gilding behind it, or experimenting with gold paint, sponged on, with toning colours behind it.  All the materials we use are water-based, so there is no danger of allergies!

 If you find any glass you particularly like or any magazine cut-outs or wrapping papers, do feel free to bring them with you.

 I look forward to meeting you in the summer.