Master the Art: Heritage Craft in the Heart of Shropshire
Ever fancied trying your hand at paper flower making, experiencing the delicate art of marbled paper, or learning to block print your own textiles? At Master the Art - the Roger Newton & Daughter School of Decorative Finishes - curiosity is not only encouraged, it’s expertly guided. This isn’t just another workshop space; it’s a warm, welcoming hub where heritage crafts are lovingly passed down and creativity is rekindled, no experience required.
Roger Newton and his daughter Kate Elwell, outside their studio in Shropshire. Photo Credit: Andrew Montgomery.
Founded in 2021 by master gilder Roger Newton and his daughter Kate Elwell, the school - situated in leafy Leighton, Shropshire - has grown into a beacon for traditional decorative arts. What began as intensive three-day gilding and paint finish courses has blossomed into a vibrant programme of creative day workshops. Students from across the UK (and increasingly, around the world) come to learn everything from oil painting flowers and wax-dipping paper blooms to chair caning, botanical metalwork, and textile-based crafts.
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Image Credits:
LEAD: Icelandic Poppies by Charlotte Hepworth for Master the Art.
All other images courtesy of Master the Art and as credited in photo captions.