What's involved

In this half-day workshop, you will learn about the techniques and equipment that will help you become proficient in the art of contemporary gilding.  It is suitable for those with little or no experience of gilding. 

This workshop is an enjoyable introduction to the technique of contemporary gilding using Dutch Gold leaf and acrylic size (adhesive). This method is the modern variant of traditional oil gilding.

What this workshop will achieve for you:

An understanding of the difference between pure leaf gold and Dutch gold, and the differences between loose leaf and transfer leaf

A knowledge of the tools and equipment used in Contemporary Gilding and how to use them correctly

The correct procedure for preparing a surface to be gilded

How to apply the size (adhesive) in the correct manner

How to handle Dutch Gold

Develop the artistic technique of applying the Dutch Gold  

The day

• The workshop lasts for two and a half hours

• Amelia will share her gilding experience relating to the use of the various types of metals, coppers and gold leaf mediums and the properties they each offer

• You will learn about the preparation required to gild a picture frame

• You will then prepare a picture frame for gilding, then gild it with Dutch Gold, and finally burnish it to a high quality

• Next you will be taught how to gild a composite decoration 

• You will be shown how to gild a flower and have the opportunity to do this for yourself 

• Amelia will personally guide you through the whole process,

• All tools, equipment and materials will be provided and are included in the workshop fees

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