The Art of Illumination Workshop: Crafting with Gold Leaf for London Craft Week

Public event
15 May 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
£25.00

Location

Barts North Wing
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE

For London Craft Week, take inspiration from the gold gilding that decorates the ceiling of Barts North Wing’s Great Hall, and join artist Sarah Davis to learn the technique of illumination, the art of applying gold to paper.

Gild and paint a unique illuminated design using 23.ct gold to take home and treasure. This is a completely beginner friendly workshop and Sarah will be showing you the way.

This is event is part of a day of activities for London Craft Week: 

10.30am – 1pm – Morning of Talks (booking required)

3pm – 6pm – Open Afternoon (free, no booking required)

6pm – 7.30pm – The Art of Illumination: Crafting with Gold Leaf, workshop with artist Sarah Davis (booking required)