Gilding 101

Where do I Start and What do I Need?

April 5, 2025

11:00am - 1:00pm PST

2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

*(Adjust for Local Time Zone)

**All Zoom Classes Are Live Online And Backup Recorded, Perfect If You Need To Miss A Class! Recordings remain Viewable for Six Months after the Full Series ends.

CLASS SIZE LIMIT: 10 Students Max

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Feeling confused about all the different terms, tools and materials used for gilding? Or wondering where to begin with so many choices?

Gilding 101 is a New Class designed as a suggested Pre-Requisite for new students. You will learn about the different tools used in gilding and what they’re used for. You will learn how to choose the right class and discover the different Gilding Methods and Techniques that are available for you to study.

Whether your interest lies in the historical method of Traditional Water Gilding for Frames and Furniture, Gilding Panels in the tradition of 13th-18thc Florence and Siena, Gilded Raised Gesso on Paper, or other special techniques for Glass, Metal, or Stone, Gilding 101 will answer your questions on How to Begin, What tools you’ll need for the different methods of gilding and where to get them, and how to chart your path!

Gilding 101: What We Cover in Class

• Where Do I Start?…Choosing the right class

• Gilding Tools and Kits: Learn Before You Buy!…What do I need to begin gilding?

• Gold Leaf: Loose or Patent: What are they and how do I choose?

• Gilding Methods and Techniques…Learn the meaning behind such Terms as Traditional Water Gilding, Mordant Gilding, Oil Gilding, Clay Bole, Sgraffito, Pastiglia, Verre Églomisé

• Q & A…A Question/Answer Period where we discuss your Gilding Questions!

• Work Study Groups…Continued Ongoing Support when classes end

*Registered Students of Gilding 101 receive a Promo Code for a 10% Discount off their First gilding class, good until December 31, 2025. Look for it in your Confirmation Upon Registration!

Instructor Charles Douglas will guide you patiently through discussions and gilding demonstrations during this Special 2 Hour Masterclass so that you come away with a more clear idea on how to choose the right course of Study Students will discover what they need to prepare for their classes, what materials to buy and when. A perfect review before your first gilding class or even a period of Self-Study. Brief gilding demonstrations are provided to aid in the understanding of the different approaches to gilding.

Note: All Levels are Welcome! No materials are needed fo Gilding 101.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Although No Refunds are available, a Full Credit to Any Future Available Class of equal or lesser value will be provided if you need to cancel. Or if you prefer, you may convert your Registration to the Online version of your class. Go Here to View the Complete Cancellation Policy.