Traditional Water Gilding

For Picture Frames & Panels

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

Date: January 15-16, 2027

Location: 1890 Bryant St., Suite #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 at the bottom of the page.

*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 Included in Tuition inclusing 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 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 Policy.