Glass Gilding

Introduction to Verre Églomisé

*Tuition Includes All Materials and Use of Studio Gilding Tools

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Location: Charles Douglas Gilding Studio, Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA

Time: 11am- 5:00pm PDT

(3 Student Maximum )

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

*Materials: Includes All Materials: 8x20” Glass, 12k White Gold Leaf, and Use of Studio Gilding Tools.

Spring brings the return of the popular Glass Gilding workshop on beautiful Whidbey Island for a special 1-Day class June 28. Students will learn to gild the the back of glass in 12k white gold leaf, the basis for the art of Verre Églomisé. One of the main goals of our study is achieving a proper balance between brilliancy and bonding between the gold leaf and the glass.

Explore the beautiful artistry of gilded mirrors and other gilded glass art objects and learn to gild with precious gold leaf on an 8x10 sheet of 1/4” glass. This is a hands-on Workshop with a focus on gilding along with instruction on etching into the leaf with guidance on backing-up witn a of enamel paint.

Gilder Charles Douglas, who began his gilding career glass gilding with the Visual Merchandising Dept. at Saks Fifth Avenue has taught in such cities as New York, Christchurch NZ, Owen Sound/Ontario, Louisville, and San Francisco while also developing an Online format through Zoom where students are also guided step by step through this ancient artform.

All Levels Welcome! ~

NOTE: Optional gilding kits are available through Gilded Planet upon request. Gilding Kits are Not Required for the class since the use of studio tools is provided.

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.