Gilding…For Absolute Beginners

SpringSession: June 8, 2024

Location: Isabel O’Neil Studio 315 E 91st Street (2nd Fl) NY, NY

Time: 10:30 am - 5pm (lunchtime 1-2)

Limited to 10 Students Max (Early Registration Encouraged!)

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

*Materials: Students will just need to bring 1 Booklet 23k Gold Leaf (Loose Leaf) to class. Substitutions are fine but must be Loose Leaf. A Promo Code and Website Link for Gilded Planet will be provided upon Registration. Leaf can be purchased at Sepp Leaf on 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.)

Fascinated by the thought of gilding but simply don’t know where to begin? Then this is the class to take - Gilding…for Absolute Beginners!

We all need to start somewhere and this Introductory gilding class is designed for those just beginning. Students will learn during class to gild an object using brass and aluminum leaf (imitation gold/silver) with the use of acrylic emulsion as the gilding adhesive. It’s what’s known as a mordant and like all acrylics, it’s water-based and cleans with soap and water but dries permanently creating an excellent bond for gold and other metal leafs to a variety of surfaces.

Continuing with the use of acrylic we move to gilding with genuine 23k gold leaf including a brief but intriguing demonstration of other gilding methods such as traditional water gilding and glass gilding/verre églomisé to help prepare students for future study.

Join us for this excellent Introduction to the ancient world of gold leaf gilding! Time will be set aside for a Question and Answer period. ~

*NOTE: All Levels Welcome! Optional gilding kits are available through Gilded Planet. However, Gilding Kits are not Required for the class since the use of studio tools is provided. (An Online Link will be provided for the gold leaf and the optional gilding kit if you wish to have one for your future gilding practice. A student discount will also be provided Upon Registration).

Class Size is Limited to 10 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.