Gilding Class Fridays!

A New Class Every Friday

September 19, 26 (Each Friday is a Separate Class and a Different Topic!)

4pm - 5:30 pm PST

7pm - 8:30pm EST

*(Adjust for Local Time Zone)

*Note: Daylight Savings Time:

Nov. 2, 2025 (Clocks Go Back 1 Hour)

**All Classes Are Live Online And Backup Recorded, Perfect If You Need To Miss A Class!

CLASS SIZE LIMIT: 10

September 19, 2025

How To Prepare Clay Bole For Water Gilding

Preparing Clay Bole properly is very important in how the final gilding appears. Too thick and unsightly brush marks will appear under the gold; over-polishing the Bole surface can result in poor adhesion between the bole and the gold. Learn of to make the 10% Gelatin Solution, hydrate the Clay, and combine them for an excellent burnish for your water gilding.

September 26, 2025

How to Make Moulds and Cast Ornaments for Gilding

Preparing Moulds and Casting Ornaments are a necessary skill for repairing and re-gilding Picture Frames. Learn to prepare a simple non-toxic 2-part silicone mould and Cast small to medium dimensional Ornaments for gilding!

October 17, 2025

Gilding 101: Gilding With Metal Leaf and Water-Based Adhesive

Interested in a simple Introduction to Gilding without breaking the bank? This 90-Minute Tutorial will take you through the steps to gild any 3-Dimensional Object - whether a frame, statue, or Decorative Object for the Holidays! - using  Metal Leaf (also known as Imitation Gold or Imitation Silver) and a Water-Based acrylic adhesive that cleans up with soap and water.

Learn to Seal the Surface, Apply the Adhesive, Lay the Leaf, and apply a protec5ive Topcoat. You’ll also learn about Toning for antique effects!

Note: Question and Answer periods are included in each weekly session. Classes are both Live Online and Recorded. Recordings remain viewable for six months after the series ends.

A Materials List will be provided 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 receive the full Recording Series from the class you joined or from a previously recorded series of your online class. Go Here to View the Complete Cancellation Policy.