Traditional Water Gilding

For Picture Frames & Panels

From Gesso and Bole to Gilding and Burnishing in 23k Gold Leaf

Fall: October 8-10, 2025

Location: Sepp Leaf Products
381 Park Ave S. Rm. #1301
NY, NY

Limited to 9 Students Max (Early Registration Encouraged!)

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

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

*Materials: Students will just need to bring 1 Booklet 23k Double Manetti Gold Leaf (Loose Leaf) to class. Substitutions are fine but must be Loose Leaf. A Promo Code 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

*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.)

All Levels Welcome!

This popular 3-day class is designed for all those looking to learn the Traditional Method of Water Gilding, from Fine Artists to Picture Framers to Furniture Makers and beyond! Students learn to prepare and apply gesso and clay bole, gilding and burnishing genuine 23k gold leaf as we take a journey through each of the steps in this beautiful ancient method of gilding.

Traditional Water Gilding is the same for any object of wood. The subtle differences between gilding Panels, Picture Frames, and other wooden objects will be discussed while every student gets to take home their project gilded in class.

Students may choose either a Frame or Panel for their Class Project (email the Gilding Studio to request your preference after Registering and it will be provided to you on your first day of class).

Materials are included and students may use the studio gilding tools during class (optional gilding kits are available through gildedplanet upon request).

Whether you’re a Professional Custom Picture Framer, Fine Artist working on Gilded Panel Paintings, Iconographer, interested in Architectural Interiors, or a Student looking to learn the Traditional Water Gilding method you will find this class among the most incredibly useful classes offered in this ancient technique. Immerse yourself in three intensive days of gilding! ~

NOTE: All Levels Welcome! Optional gilding kits are available through Gilded Planet. Gilding Kits are Not Required for the class since the use of studio tools is provided but a kit is recommended for those who wish to develop in their gilding Practice. (An Online Link will be provided with a student discount for kits Upon Registration).

Class Size is Limited to 9 so Early Registration is encouraged.

Thank you for joining us - see you in New York!

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.