Introduction to Verre Églomisé

Glass Gilding

Fall: October 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 2024 (No Class Nov. 28) (Once a Week for 8 weeks)

11:00am - 12:30pm PST

2:00pm - 3:30pm EST

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

CLASS SIZE LIMIT: 10

(Adjust for Local Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time Changes)

*Note: Daylight Savings Time:

March 10, 2024 (Clocks Go Forward 1 Hour)

Nov. 3, 2024 (Clocks Go Back 1 Hour)

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

A new full 8 week Online Gilding Course introduces students to the art of Verre Églomisé with a focus on achieving a proper balance between brilliancy and bonding between the gold and silver leaf and the glass.

Students will learn to properly clean the glass, choose the appropriate backup paint and explore the following Glass Gilding Techniques:

• Single Gilding, Double Gilding, and Spot Gilding

• The Verre Églomisé technique of Etching Reverse Designs into the Gold to be seen from the Front

• Abrading the Leaf for Antiqued Effects

• Gilding Designs in Positive snd Negative Space

• Gilding the Exterior of Glass as a Decorative Finish

Explore the beautiful artistry of gilded glass and mirrors In both Modern solid gild and abraded ‘antique’ Finishes in 23k Gold snd 6k White Gold Leaf..

Gilder Charles Douglas, who began his gilding career glass gilding with the Visual Merchandising Dept. at Saks Fifth Avenue, teaches classes in New York, Whidbey Island, Ontario, and San Francisco as well as through his popular Online format through Zoom where students are guided step by step through this ancient artform. A Question/Answer Period is included during each weekly session.

All levels welcome!

All classes are Live on Zoom and Recorded for viewing. Recordings remain accessible for six months after the Series ends!

(Note: A Materials list and gilding recipe 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.