For Earth’s Sake at The Great Green Barn presents
Stencil & Gold Leaf
Tray Workshop
with tutor
Simon Nobs
at the
Great Green Barn
Stencil & Gold Leaf
Tray Workshop
with tutor
Simon Nobs
at the
Great Green Barn
DATE & TIME
Saturday 27 June 2026: 10am - 4pm
Price*: £125 per person, Optional Vegetarian Lunch £8
Saturday 27 June 2026: 10am - 4pm
Price*: £125 per person, Optional Vegetarian Lunch £8
During this one-day beginner's tray decorating workshop, you will learn from tutor Simon Nobs the craft of how to prepare a base and use provided stencils and gold-leaf to decorate a circular tray. This one day workshop is a great introduction to the craft of stencilling, and by the end of the day you will be taking home your own hand-crafted stencilled gold-leaf edged tray.
All materials you use during the day are fully sustainable, and included in the price.
All materials you use during the day are fully sustainable, and included in the price.
Our Tutor
An experienced Painter, Decorator and Heritage Crafts Instructor, Simnon Nobs started his life journey with his family's bakery and patisserie, which lead him to Switzerland as chef pâtissier at the Walliserhof in Sass Fee and being interviewed by TV AM's Roland Rat as his British ski instructor! On returning to the UK, and inspired by his renovation of a Cornish cottage, he enrolled on a City & Guilds course, and a new career path.
Now, 40 years later Simon specialises in decorative paint techniques—both traditional and contemporary. From his home and base in Folkestone and Hythe he undertakes commissions across Europe, most notably in his second home of Switzerland, as well as in the South of France and Germany.
Simon continues to deliver a high-quality painting, decorating and traditional paint effects service to clients, and with faux marbling and wood graining now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts, Simon sees it as his responsibility to pass these skills on to others.
An experienced Painter, Decorator and Heritage Crafts Instructor, Simnon Nobs started his life journey with his family's bakery and patisserie, which lead him to Switzerland as chef pâtissier at the Walliserhof in Sass Fee and being interviewed by TV AM's Roland Rat as his British ski instructor! On returning to the UK, and inspired by his renovation of a Cornish cottage, he enrolled on a City & Guilds course, and a new career path.
Now, 40 years later Simon specialises in decorative paint techniques—both traditional and contemporary. From his home and base in Folkestone and Hythe he undertakes commissions across Europe, most notably in his second home of Switzerland, as well as in the South of France and Germany.
Simon continues to deliver a high-quality painting, decorating and traditional paint effects service to clients, and with faux marbling and wood graining now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts, Simon sees it as his responsibility to pass these skills on to others.
Participant Information
Each workshop is limited to 10 participants.
The workshop lasts for six hours including a break for lunch - please see refreshments below.
Whilst the workshop is inside the Great Green Barn, participants are advised to wear suitable layered clothing that you don’t mind getting grubby. Please wear old clothes and sturdy closed footwear. All tools, tray and materials will be provided.
What you can expect from this practical workshop
Learn how to prepare the surface of the tray for decorating, and the use of provided stencils to decorate and gold-leaf to embelish.
Please note there will not be time in this one-day workshop to create your own stencils or other embelishments.
Refreshments
Teas, coffees and water are included in the ticket price.
Please bring a packed lunch for the mid-workshop break. An optional vegetarian lunch of a slice of warmed Greek Spinach & Feta pie and salad is available to pre-order at £8.
Please let the Great Green Barn know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Each workshop is limited to 10 participants.
The workshop lasts for six hours including a break for lunch - please see refreshments below.
Whilst the workshop is inside the Great Green Barn, participants are advised to wear suitable layered clothing that you don’t mind getting grubby. Please wear old clothes and sturdy closed footwear. All tools, tray and materials will be provided.
What you can expect from this practical workshop
Learn how to prepare the surface of the tray for decorating, and the use of provided stencils to decorate and gold-leaf to embelish.
Please note there will not be time in this one-day workshop to create your own stencils or other embelishments.
Refreshments
Teas, coffees and water are included in the ticket price.
Please bring a packed lunch for the mid-workshop break. An optional vegetarian lunch of a slice of warmed Greek Spinach & Feta pie and salad is available to pre-order at £8.
Please let the Great Green Barn know if you have any special dietary requirements.
DETAILS:
Venue: Great Green Barn, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Date & Time: Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Great Green Barn, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Date & Time: Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am - 4pm
If you have any difficulty booking tickets please email [email protected].
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*: £125 per person, Optional Lunch £8
* Includes £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*: £125 per person, Optional Lunch £8
* Includes £1 GGB Restoration Fee
Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.