Verre Églomisé – Gold Leaf on Glass (In-person sessions)
Studio-based classes in gold leaf on glass with Charles Douglas Gilding Studio.
Verre églomisé is the art of reverse glass gilding, where gold leaf is applied to the back of glass to create luminous, durable decorative surfaces. The technique combines careful surface preparation, leaf handling, and finishing effects such as abrasion, patina, and painted detail.
In collaboration with Charles Douglas Gilding Studio, these classes introduce both historic and contemporary approaches, making verre églomisé accessible to frame makers, sign writers, glass artists, and designers.
Glass Gilding...Introduction to Verre Églomisé
Spring 2023 brings the return of the popular gilding workshop Glass Gilding: Introduction to Verre Églomisé to Owen Sound, Ontario by Gilder and Teacher Charles Douglas! This special One-Day Intensive Gilding Class, to be held at Georgian Bay Conservation introduces students to the art of verre églomisé with a focus on 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 6k white gold leaf while taking part in a demonstration with 23k gold leaf. This is a hands-on class with a focus on gilding along with general instruction on etching into the leaf and tutoring on backing up the image in oil based paints.
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, Seattle, Owen Sound/Ontario, Louisville, and San Francisco while also developing an Online format through Zoom where students are guided step by step through this ancient artform.
NOTE: All materials and use of studio gilding tools are included. An optional gilding kit (not required for the class) is available from GildedPlanet.
| Date | Location | Time | Price | Status | Register Now |
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| Sunday, May 7, 2023 | IN PERSON Georgian Bay Conservation, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada | 10:30am - 5:00pm EST (1 hour lunch) | $285.00 | AVAILABLE | REGISTER NOW |
| CDGG/KIT
Purchase all the necessary tools for this Verre Églomisé educational series. Highest quality Italian Manetti 12kt White Gold leaf and all the items listed individually below. |
| 213K/3.5
$ 90.00 Pure Sable Kolinsky Gilder's Tip - Single - 3.5"w x 2"l - French |
Gilder's Tip | |
| 227/1.1/2
$ 24.50 Water Size Brush for Glass gilding, 1.5". Rust Proof Ferrule |
1.5in | |
| GE/S
$ 4.00 Gelatin Glue Size - 1 sheet - 40 Diamond imprint |
Gelatin Size | |
| GK/S $ 39.00 Gilders Knife - Single edge with square tip 5½" blade |
Gilders Knife | |
| GP/D $ 74.00 Gilders Pad, Delux 7" x 9.1/2" W/O SHIELD - Italian |
Gilders Pad | |
| MA12.00WH/B Manetti Brand - 12kt White Gold Leaf Book - Loose Leaf |
12kt Gold Leaf |
