Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio

Gold Leaf Gilding Classes

Gold Leaf Gilding Workshops

Traditional Water Gilding Class, WA State Convention Center, Seattle

I. Traditional Water Gilding Workshop:
August 13, 14, 15
October 1, 2, 3

II. Glass Gilding...

Gilded Mirrors as based on the Art of Verre Églomisé:

August 21

III. Oil Gilding.....and other mordants

September 25

CHARLES DOUGLAS GILDING STUDIO

Gasworks Gallery
3815 4th Ave NE (off Northlake Ave.)
Seattle, WA 98105

View Workshop Descriptions Here

~ An Introduction to Traditional Water Gilding

~ An Introduction to Gold Leaf Gilding

~ Oil Gilding...and other Mordants

Register Early! - Space is limited to 3 students per Session.
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Registration

To Register online with PayPal for faster processing
     a). Choose the Workshop Session in the drop down menu below
     b). Click Add To Cart to register for a Workshop
     c). Click View Cart to complete Registration.
     d). Workshop confirmation will be sent to you along with directions
         to the workshop location and a listing of hotel accommodations

Day

Date

Time

Class

Class Fee
Includes all supplies, gold leaf, & use of tools

Location

Fri., Sat., & Sun.

August 13, 14, 15, 2010

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

3-Day Traditional Water Gilding

$600.00

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio at
Gasworks Gallery
3815 4th Avenue NE (off Northlake)
Seattle, WA 98105

Fri., Sat., & Sun.

October 1, 2, 3, 2010

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

3-Day Traditional Water Gilding

$600.00

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio at
Gasworks Gallery
3815 4th Avenue NE (off Northlake)
Seattle, WA 98105

Sat.

Aug. 21

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Verre Eglomise: Creating Gilded Glass Mirrors - 1 Day Workshop

$225.00

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio at
Gasworks Gallery
3815 4th Avenue NE (off Northlake)
Seattle, WA 98105

Sat.

Sept. 25

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Oil Gilding...and Other Mordants - 1 Day Workshop

$200.00

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio at
Gasworks Gallery
3815 4th Avenue NE (off Northlake)
Seattle, WA 98105

To Register by Mail

    a). Download and print the registration form (see link below)
    b). Complete and mail Registration Form with check
    c). Workshop confirmation will be sent to you along with directions
         to the workshop location and a listing of hotel accommodations

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Oil Gilding…and other Mordants

Workshop Fee: $225.00 (includes a book of 23k gold leaf, materials, use of all gilding tools, and a frame to gild and take home)

Mordant gilding, the application of any of a variety of binders onto a prepared ground to adhere gold leaf, is a centuries old gilding technique. Many examples can be found in Cennini’s 15^th c treatise “Il Libro dell’ Arte”, including the preparation of oil size.

Students are guided through the oil gilding process as used for applying gold, silver, and other metal leaves to frames, furniture, and decorative objects. Other suitable materials for oil gilding include glass and stone.

Each student is provided an unfinished picture frame to gild and take home, using an acrylic emulsion mordant and brass leaf. Students also participate in a hands-on oil gilded class project using genuine 23k gold leaf.

Workshop Dates: Oil Gilding…and other Mordants

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.