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| Charles Douglas, Seattle, WA |
Charles Douglas has over 25 years experience as
a gilder specializing in traditional water gilding, oil gilding, and glass gilding for custom gilded frames, furniture, and
architectural elements. He is dedicated to the restoration and conservation of gilded antiques. A long time member of the
Society of Gilders Charles was both a Board member and Editor of the society's bi-annual International Journal of the Society of Gilders from 2006-2009
Originally from New York, Charles
traveled extensively for Saks Fifth Avenue, providing gilding in 28 cities nationwide. In 1988 he relocated to Seattle, accepting
private gilding commissions while continuing to provide gilding for Saks until assuming the position as lead gilder for Artech
Fine Art Services. After seven years he branched off on his own as owner of Charles Douglas Gilding Studio. His projects range
from custom gilded frames for eigtheenth to twentieth century works of art and frame restoration to gilded period furnishings
and verre églomisé mirrors.
Charles is a patient and thoughtful gilding instructor who teaches workshops
in traditional water gilding in Seattle with an eye towards expanding his gilding workshops to other cities throughout the
US. He has also conducted classes and demonstrations through various organizations including the Seattle Art Museum, Cornish College of the Arts, Bellevue Art Museum, the PPFA, Pacific Science Center, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry,
and the 1999 Society of Gilder's Symposium in Lancaster, PA.
Twitter...Thoughts on Gilding (in miniature)
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| Calder Danz: Gessoing a large, contemporary frame before it's gilded with 12kt White Gold |
Calder Danz ~ Calder has worked as a
gilding assistant since 2005 with gilder Charles Douglas. He also runs his own creative fine woodworking venture: Calder
Danz Woodwork and Design. His strong creative sense and fine woodworking skills are often called upon for
special custom gilding projects requiring fine wood detailing, joining, splining, and buildups for frames that demand greater
depth for canvases. He is well-versed in the preparation of gesso and clay bole grounds which provides the foundation for
exquisite gilding. Calder is a recent graduate of the University of Washington.
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