Gilding Classes for Fine Artists.

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

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio ZOOM classes.

Discover the many uses of gilding within works of art.

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

Students explore the various methods of working with gold and silver leaf to create a 23k gilded ground as an element of composition for painting. Discover the many uses of gilding within works of art through online instruction including gilding of high-relief for embellishment, an intro to traditional water gilding and pastiglia, and use of glair, oil size, acrylic emulsion, and gum ammoniac as mordants for gilding.

February 4 - March 25, 2022

This is an 8 session class for a total of 12 hours. Each session is 90 minutes.
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February 4, 11, 18, 25: March 04, 11, 18, 25 2022 ZOOM 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST (7:00pm - 8:30pm EST) - Adjust for local time zone $295.00 AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW

April 30 - June 18, 2022

This is an 8 session class for a total of 12 hours. Each session is 90 minutes.
Date Location Time Price Status Register Now
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 2022 ZOOM 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST (4:00pm - 5:30pm PST; Please Adjust for International Time Zones) $295.00 AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW

Class kit and materials:

Charles Douglas Studios Oil Gilding Kit
CDOG/KIT $ 240.00
 GILDER’S KIT FOR “OIL GILDING” CLASSES		 Oil based

Purchase class items individualy

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 $ 14.00
 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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