Roger Newton & Daughter School of Decorative Finishes

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Learn the arts of traditional gilding or paint finishes from Master Gilder and renowned teacher, Roger Newton.

Our three-day paint finishes or gilding courses in beautiful rural Shropshire give students the skills to create whatever they wish, some have even been motivated to begin a lucrative hobby or new career.

  • Our Courses

    We offer additional courses at Leighton including Decoupage under glass, Waxed Paper Flower Workshops, Willow Weaving Workshops and Oil Painting Flowers Courses.

  • Coming Soon

    Our new online course, Traditional Water & Decorative Oil Gilding with Roger Newton, is coming soon.

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  • About Us

    Master the Art is the Roger Newton & Daughter School of Decorative Finishes, built on decades of experience in traditional gilding, furniture painting and decorative techniques.

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