Water Gilding for Visual Artists
A Foundation in Traditional Materials & Techniques
Water Gilding for Visual Artists teaches you how to prepare and gild panels and a variety of semi flexible materials such as paper and linen. Learn how to work with gold and semi-precious leaf. Learn specific techniques for water gilding on ridged and semi flexible substrates along with demonstrations of cracked gesso, metalpoint (also known as silverpoint) and Pastiglia, a decorative type of raised gilding.
This is an introductory level course for those interested in learning the basic skills needed to work with traditional water gilding methods. You will receive five days of hands-on instruction in the practice of traditional water gilding, with an emphasis on practical techniques for surface preparation and the handling of loose leaf for gilding panels and semi flexible substrates.
Dates
TBA
Length of Study
5 days, Monday through Friday with the choice to add an additional sixth day, Saturday for extra studio time to work on and complete course projects.
Location
Easthampton, Massachusetts USA. At the studio of Sarah Pringle
Level
Beginner + Intermediate
Class Size
3 people
Who it’s for
Gilders, visual artists, furniture makers, frame makers, bookbinders, illuminators, sculptors, applied artists, designers, conservators, restorers, collectors.
What you will learn
- The various materials, tools and equipment used in water gilding
- Comprehensive, experiential, step-by-step understanding of surface preparation using traditional gesso and bole
- Techniques for confidently handling and applying gold and semi-precious leaf
- What to apply for a protective finish
What you will leave with
- Materials, tools, supply and resource lists
- Recipes
- A bibliography
- Basic knowledge to pursue your own independent projects
- Completed and partially completed samples of panels and objects you have worked on
Prerequisites
Given the detail oriented nature of water gilding, some experience in hand/eye skills with brushes and an appreciation for technique and process is helpful.
Other Water Gilding Workshops
Water Gilding for Panels & Furniture
A Foundation in Traditional Materials & Techniques
Intermediate Panel & Furniture Gilding
Deepen your understanding of the materials and refine your use of techniques.
Methods of Embellishment, Patina & Toning
An intermediate course for developing skills and methods for surface and color work
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