Gilding Classes ~ San Francisco, 2027

Gilding for Absolute Beginners

…A Studyforr Works of Art

Date: January 14, 2027

Location: 1890 Bryant St., Sui#408,408 San Francisco, CA 94110

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunchtime 1-2)

Limited to 14 Students Max (Early Registration Encouraged!)

*Materials: Students will just need to bring to class either 1 Booklet 22k Gold Leaf (Loose Leaf) or for cost-savings Genuine Silver Leaf, (Loose Leaf). Substitutions such as a lower kt leaf are fine but must be Loose Leaf. A Promo Code and Website Links for Gilded Planet will be provided upon Registration..

All Other Materials are Included in Tuition.

*Gilding Tools: All 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 the Credit Only Policy.

This Special One-Day Intensive Gilding Class in San Francisco combines both popular Gilding Classes Gilding For Absolute Beginners and Gilding For Works of Art!

Students explore the various methods of working with gold and silver leaf for 3D Objects as well as canvas and paper for both background and embellishment. As a new addition to this class students will also water gild and burnish a Mini-3” Panel as an example of Early Renaissance Water Gilding.

Learn to lay a genuine 22k gold leaf ground for painting as well as brass and silver colored aluminum leaf. Discuss the use of Topcoats and Isolating Coats such as MSA Varnish, GAC 200, and Shellac to protect tarnishable metals. Class discussions will also include:

• Addressing compatibility issues associated with successfully combining various paint mediums and gilding

• Painting over Gilding versus Gilding over Painting

• Conservational Concerns related to Future Cleaning of Gilded Paintings

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 22k 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.

Traditional Water Gilding

For Picture Frames & Pan#408,

Learn to Gild the Historically Traditional way in 22k Gold Leaf

Date: January 15-16, 2027

Location: 1890 Bryant St., Sui#408,408 San Francisco, CA 94110

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunchtime 1-2)

Limited to 14 Students Max (Early Registration Encouraged!)

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please Read Below the Credit Only Policy..

*Materials: Students will just need to bring to class 1 Booklet 22k Gold Leaf (Loose Leaf, Not Patent). Substitutions such as a lower kt leaf are fine but it must be Loose Leaf for water gilding. A Promo Code and Website Links for Gilded Planet will be provided upon Registration.)

All Other Materials are In Students’ Tuition including a Pre-Gessoed Frame or Panel to take home.

*Gilding Tools: All 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 Special 2-day Intensive 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 Architectural Gilders! Students review how to prepare and apply gesso and clay bole while concentrating on gilding and burnishing genuine 22k gold leaf. Join us as we take a journey through each of the steps in this beautiful ancient method of gilding. Panels and Frames will be prepared for you to focus on laying gold leaf the first day and burnishing the next. Gesso and Bole will also be covered day 2!

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 other than the gold leaf 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 14 so Early Registration is encouraged.

Thank you for joining us - see you in San Francisco!

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 P

Sign Up for Both Classes (Save $70)

Gilding For Absolute Beginners…A Study for Works of Art: January 14, 2027

Traditional Water Gilding For Frames and Panels: January 15-16, 2027

Materials Required by Student: 1 Booklet of 22k Loose Gold Leaf should be sufficient for both classes. A booklet of Genuine Silver could be purchased as additional leaf for the Beginners class for savings. 22k is recommended though for the Water Gilding Class. Guidance and Links are provided in the Student’s Confirmation sent upon Registration.