The English Garden advent calendar: Day 12
On day 12 of advent we’re offering the chance to win a hand painted fern bin and tissue box from Master the Art, worth £180.
Roger Newton began his training in 1955 at the famous studio of Colefax and Fowler. There he learned from experts the art of furniture decoration and had the opportunity to work on pieces from the finest houses, for both private clients and The National Trust.
In 1961, Roger opened his own workshop, specialising in furniture painting, gilding and lacquering. The workshop, on London’s iconic Kings Road, quickly established a wide reputation for its high-quality work.
In 1982, he opened on Guernsey a school running intensive courses specifically for furniture painting and gilding. In 2021, the school moved to Shropshire, where Roger now teaches four day live-out courses (for those in the area) or bespoke residential courses for groups of people coming from further afield.
Discover Master the Arts course list here.
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