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In order to increase awareness and enjoyment and to further the art and craft of gilding, the Society of Gilders proudly presents regional classes, lectures and workshops by a group of talented, qualified teachers.
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If you would like to make a deposit of half the class fee to hold a space in the class, that will have to be done by check. The remainder of the balance must be paid 3 weeks prior to the start of the class. Download the PDF form from the link below, and mail your check to the address shown below.
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Registration for all classes:
Society of Gilders, P.O. Box 323
Rochester, MN 55903-323
Phone: (888) 991-7676, toll free
www.societyofgilders.org
education@societyofgilders.org
Please support the Society by coming to the classes and bringing your friends. Early registrations are greatly appreciated.
Notes about class schedule and registration:
- All dates listed are inclusive.
- Please contact instructor if you need additional information. However, you must register for classes through SOG: 888-991-7676 (toll free) or (education@societyofgilders.org).
- All class fees include a registration fee payable to the Society of Gilders. This fee is $35.00 (members) or $85.00 (non-members).
- Full payment must be made 21 days prior to start of class.
Early registration is suggested because classes will be cancelled three weeks prior to the commencement of the class, if the minimum number of students has not been met. Students will be contacted by e-mail regarding the status of the class. Cancellations by the teacher will result in a full refund.An $85.00 Cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations made by the student within three weeks of the start of the class.
- 'Class size': the first number is minimum number of students, the second is the maximum.
- Once a class begins, no refunds will be given. If days are missed due to illness, family emergencies, or other hardship, the student is allowed to make up the lost class time at a future class for no extra fees. Once the material/tool boxes are opened the student must pay for them.
State: California
Class Name: Traditional Water Gilding LA04JLClass Image: 
Date: TO BE ANNOUNCED 2010 9:30-4:30
Location: Easy Leaf Products, 6001 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90038
Short Description:
The class is for anyone who is interested in water gilding and wants to learn more to improve their skills. The object we will gild will be a Florentine picture frame. Students will learn to prepare rabbit skin glue, chalk gesso, bole, gilding liquor and toners. These materials will be applied as a demonstration and each student will work on his/her own frame. Gold leaf will be handled and we will learn how to gild out of a book of gold leaf. We will discuss various techniques and open up discussions about other types of gilding options. Students may use their own tools and supplies, or purchase a supply kit. Students should be dressed for working in a studio.
Fee Members: $900.00
Fee Non Members: $950.00
Materials Fee:
$116.00
8”x 10” wooden picture frame, chopped and joined, 1 book of 22k gold leaf, cheese cloth, horse-hair cloth, 1lb.whiting, wet dry sand paper, cotton, mica powder, rabbit skin glue, Selhamin red clay, shellac, rottenstone, pumice powder and raw and burnt umber earth pigments.
8”x 10” wooden picture frame, chopped and joined, 1 book of 22k gold leaf, cheese cloth, horse-hair cloth, 1lb.whiting, wet dry sand paper, cotton, mica powder, rabbit skin glue, Selhamin red clay, shellac, rottenstone, pumice powder and raw and burnt umber earth pigments.
Tool Fee:
$124.00
2 brushes, a gilder’s tip, pad, an agate burnisher, a gilder’s knife, a mop and a Monarch color chart.
2 brushes, a gilder’s tip, pad, an agate burnisher, a gilder’s knife, a mop and a Monarch color chart.
Class Size: 4-8
Instructor: Jill London
Phone: 212 475 3174
Website: http://www.londongild.com
Email: jill@londongild.com
Class Name: Oil Gilding: Metal Leaf Finishes LA05MK
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Date: 11-13 May, 2010 (8:30 am-3:30 pm) 4 November, 2009 (1 pm-4:30 pm)
Location: Easy Leaf Products, 6001 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Short Description:
In this hands on course participants will be guided through the centuries old techniques of oil gilding. From preparation to final antiquing and toning, each participant will learn the proper procedures to prime, prepare size, gild and seal over ten individual samples. Working with Dutch metal, aluminum, copper and silver leaf, members of the class will experiment with mat and broken leaf techniques, double gilding, inlays, distressed finishes, and flash gilding with mica powders and other effects.
Fee Members: $750.00
Fee Non Members: $800.00
Materials Fee:
$170.00
All boards, sizes, gold and metal leaf and mica powders for the class.
All boards, sizes, gold and metal leaf and mica powders for the class.
Class Size: 6-8
Instructor: Michael Kramer
Phone: 301 929 9450
Website: http://www.gilders.com
Email: mkramer@gilders.com
State: New York
Class Name: Traditional Water Gilding NY06JLClass Image: 
Date: 14-17 September, 2010
Location: Sepp Leaf Products, Inc. 381 Park Ave
Short Description:
The class is for anyone who is interested in water gilding and wants to learn more to improve their skills. The object we will gild will be a Florentine picture frame. Students will learn to prepare rabbit skin glue, chalk gesso, bole, gilding liquor and toners. These materials will be applied as a demonstration and each student will work on his/her own frame. Gold leaf will be handled and we will learn how to gild out of a book of gold leaf. We will discuss various techniques and open up discussions about other types of gilding options. Students may use their own tools and supplies, or purchase a supply kit. Students should be dressed for working in a studio.
Fee Members: $800.00
Fee Non Members: $850.00
Materials Fee:
$116.00
8"x 10" wooden picture frame, chopped and joined, 1 book of 22k gold leaf, cheese cloth, horse-hair cloth, 1lb.whiting, wet dry sand paper, cotton, mica powder, rabbit skin glue, Selhamin red clay, shellac, rottenstone, pumice powder and raw and burnt umber earth pigments.
8"x 10" wooden picture frame, chopped and joined, 1 book of 22k gold leaf, cheese cloth, horse-hair cloth, 1lb.whiting, wet dry sand paper, cotton, mica powder, rabbit skin glue, Selhamin red clay, shellac, rottenstone, pumice powder and raw and burnt umber earth pigments.
Tool Fee:
$124.00
2 brushes, a gilder's tip, pad, an agate burnisher, a gilder's knife, a mop and a Monarch color chart.
2 brushes, a gilder's tip, pad, an agate burnisher, a gilder's knife, a mop and a Monarch color chart.
Class Size: 4-6
Instructor: Jill London
Phone: 212-475-3174
Website: http://www.londongild.com
Email: jill@londongild.com
Class Name: Oil Gilding: Metal Leaf Finishes NY09MK
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Date: 28-30 September, 2010 (9:30-4:30)
Location: Sepp Leaf Products, 381 Park Ave. South at 27th St., New York, NY
Short Description:
In this hands on course participants will be guided through the centuries old techniques of oil gilding. From preparation to final antiquing and toning, each participant will learn the proper procedures to prime, prepare size, gild and seal over ten individual samples. Working with Dutch metal, aluminum, copper and silver leaf, members of the class will experiment with mat and broken leaf techniques, double gilding, inlays, distressed finishes, and flash gilding with mica powders and other effects.
Fee Members: $750.00
Fee Non Members: $800.00
Materials Fee:
$70.00
All boards, sizes, gold and metal leaf and mica powders for the class.
All boards, sizes, gold and metal leaf and mica powders for the class.
Class Size: 6-8
Instructor: Michael Kramer
Phone: 301 929 9450
Website: http://www.gilders.com
Email: mkramer@gilders.com
Class Name: VERRE EGLOMISE: REVERSE PAINTING & GILDING ON GLASS
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Date: To be announced
Location: Miriam Ellner Studio, 526 West 26th St., Suite 702, NY NY 10001
Short Description:
This class will cover both the basic steps of reverse painting and gilding on glass as well as more advanced Eglomise skills. The use of multiple metals, along with more complex decorative paint finishes and techniques will be explored, Students can bring their own design ideas to use towards a piece of work. Both beginners and students with some experience are welcome. Detailed notes including supply and vendor lists will be provided.
Fee Members: $735.00
Fee Non Members: $785.00
Materials Fee:
$55.00
Glass, shading brush, and other studio materials.
Glass, shading brush, and other studio materials.
Tool Fee:
$130.00
You will need to have the following gilding supplies which you can either bring on your own or purchase in a kit that will be provided at the workshop. The kit includes a gilder’s pad, knife, tip, mop, a single sheet of gelatin glue, 12” strip of cotton, vaseline packet, 1 book of 22-karat gold leaf, 1 book of 18-karat lemon gold leaf and 1 book of silver leaf.
You will need to have the following gilding supplies which you can either bring on your own or purchase in a kit that will be provided at the workshop. The kit includes a gilder’s pad, knife, tip, mop, a single sheet of gelatin glue, 12” strip of cotton, vaseline packet, 1 book of 22-karat gold leaf, 1 book of 18-karat lemon gold leaf and 1 book of silver leaf.
Class Size: 6-10
Instructor: Miriam Ellner
Website: http://www.miriamellner.com
Email: me@miriamellner.com
State: South Carolina
Class Name: Introduction to Water Gilding SC0411SCClass Image: 
Date: 10-13 November, 2010 (9am-4pm)
Location: Coleman Fine Art, 79 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Short Description:
A four-day hands-on course introducing the centuries-old craft of water gilding is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of water gilding. Each student will be provided with a 11x14 inch frame to gesso, sand, water gild, and tone. Fundamental procedures for water gilding will be reviewed and recipes will be discussed. The class will emphasize on
Fee Members: $910.00
Fee Non Members: $960.00
Materials Fee:
included
Class Size: 3-6
Instructor: Smith B. Coleman
Phone: 843 853 7000
Website: http://www.colemanfineart.com
Email: info@colemanfineart.com