Gilding for Works of Art

Gold Leaf Gilding for Works of Art...a Study for Fine Artists

IN-PERSON CLASS! Georgian Bay Conservation, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

The GildedPlanet.com is excited to partner with the Charles Douglas Gilding Studio to provide you with the highest quality, hands on training for the gilding arts.

Gold Leaf Gilding for Works of Art on Canvas, Paper, and Panels. A Study for Fine Artists

Gold Leaf Gilding for Works of Art on Canvas, Paper, and Panels...a Study for Fine Artists

IN PERSON Georgian Bay Conservation, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

This popular one-day Intensive gilding class for Fine Artists returns to Owen Sound at Georgian Bay Art Conservation. Students explore the various methods of working with gold and silver leaf on canvas, paper, and panels for both background and embellishment.

Learn to lay a genuine 23k gold leaf ground for painting as well as brass and silver colored aluminum leaf. Discover the use of MSA Varnish and GAC 200/500 as an isolating coat to protect tarnishable metals while successfully painting over the gilding with acrylic and the possibilities with oil mediums and other options.

Instructor Charles Douglas will patiently take you through the intricacies of working with delicate gold leaf and how to tame it with the proper use of the gilder's tip, pad, and knife. Explore such ancient mordants as gum ammoniac, and glair, and contemporary oil size and acrylic emulsion.

The Gilding For Works Of Art Event is a Live, in-person class. All Levels Welcome, all Materials included (Feel free to bring a work of art though not required).

Date Location Time Price Status Register Now
Saturday, May 6, 2023 In-Person Georgian Bay Conservation, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada 10:30am - 5:00pm EST (1 hour lunch) $285.00 AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW
Charles Douglas Studios Oil Gilding Kit
CDOG/KIT $ 285.00
 GILDER’S KIT FOR “OIL GILDING” CLASSES		 Oil based

Purchase class items individually

Re-load on essential items!!! Every artist knows that If you use your tools right, then they will preform for you. True work horses - and in a pinch, you know which are your "go-to" tools. But even your hardest working friends need refreshing. Now is your time. And enjoy a 5% discounton the folowing items, exclusively through the Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Workshops. Thanks for participating in our workshops!

Use discount code at checkout - provided by instructor - to save even more!

213S/3.5 $ 25.00
 Squirrel Hair - Single - 3.5" width x 2" Length - French
954/1/2 $ 9.00
 Wash Brush, FLAT 1/2" - Mixed Squirrel. German
954/3/4 $ 11.00
 Wash Brush, FLAT 3/4" - Mixed Squirrel. German
GK/S $ 39.00
 Gilders Knife - Single edge with square tip 5½" blade
GP/D $ 74.00
 Gilders Pad, Delux 7" x 9.1/2" W/O SHIELD - Italian
DQ/4 $ 14.75
 Dux Quick Dry Oil Size - 4 oz
MA23.00DB/B $ 96.00
 Manetti Brand - 23kt Double Gold Leaf Book - Loose Leaf - 18 grams

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