Gilding For Works Of Art

A Study For Fine Artists

Spring: June 3, 2025

Location: Sepp Leaf Products 381 Park Ave S. 13th Floor, NY, NY (Between 26 and 27th Streets)

Time: 10:30 am - 4:30pm (lunchtime 1-2)

(9 Student Maximum, Early Registration Encouraged!)

*Materials: Students will need to bring 1 Booklet 23k Gold Leaf (Loose Leaf) to class. Substitutions are fine but must be Loose Leaf. A Promo Code and Website Link for Gilded Planet will be provided upon Registration. (May also be Purchased at Sepp Leaf on first day of class).

All Other Materials are Included in Tuition. Students may bring a personal work of art to class to share or discuss but not required.

*Gilding Tools: Studio Gilding Tools are available for Student’s Use during Class. (Optional Gilding Kits are Available for Purchase. A link and Promo Code will be provided upon Registration.)

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please Read Below at the bottom of the page.

This popular one-day Intensive gilding class for Fine Artists returns to New York City for Spring 2025!

Students explore the various methods of working with gold and silver leaf on canvas and paper for both background and embellishment.

Learn to lay a genuine 23k gold leaf ground for painting as well as brass and silver colored aluminum leaf. Discover the use of MSA Varnish and GAC 200/500 as an isolating coat to protect tarnishable metals while successfully painting over the gilding with your choice of oil or acrylic mediums.

Instructor Charles Douglas will patiently take you through the intricacies of working with delicate gold leaf and how to tame it with the proper use of the gilder's tip, pad, and knife. Explore such ancient mordants as gum ammoniac, and glair, and contemporary oil size and acrylic emulsion. ~

NOTE: All Levels Welcome! Feel free to bring a work of art though not required. Optional gilding kits are available through Gilded Planet. Gilding Kits are not Required for the class since the use of studio tools is provided. Students will need to purchase One Booklet of 23k Gold Leaf for the Class. (An Online Link will be provided with a student discount Upon Registration).

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.