Golden Paint | November 13 at 3PM EST
Who doesn’t use at least one Golden product? A team from this maker of premier paints, mediums, and other art materials spoke with us about
Bill Adair | October 9, 2020, 3 PM EST
William (Bill) Adair is a frame conservator, frame historian, and master gilder. In this unusual talk, Bill Adair takes us on a spiritual journey involving
Manetti Gold Leaf | September 11, 2020, 3 PM EST
Manetti Gold Leaf Giusto Manetti Battiloro is one of the world’s leading producers of gold leaf, with a history spanning over 400 years. Join us
Lynne Rutter | August 14, 2020
Lynne Rutter showed us her studio and talked about how she became a decorative artist and how she finds inspiration and technical confidence in her artwork.
Pierre Finklestein | July 10, 2020 3PM
Pierre gave a fascinating talk, including focusing on gilding from a decorative artist’s perspective and showing many examples of his incredible trompe l’oeil work. He
David Smith, MBE—May 22, 2020 3pm EST
Sir David’s awesome talk is over, but you can watch a video recording here. May 22nd 3pm EST – David Smith, MBE David is a
Michael Kramer—May 15th, 2020 3pm EST
Michael’s amazing talk is over, but you can watch a video recording here. May 15th 3pm EST – Michael Kramer Michael Kramer is the founder
Miriam Ellner—May 8th, 2020 3pm EST
Miriam’s incredible talk is over, but you can watch a video recording here. May 8th, 2020, 3pm EST Miriam Ellner Artist and designer specializing in Verre
Successful 2019 Conference
A successful conference was held in 2019. Click the image to see classes and lectures offered. Stay tuned for the next conference in 2021. Regional
Looking Back to a Successful 2017 Conference in Arlington, TX
Images from Arlington, TX. From top: Bruno Toupry, SOG réparure instructor, and student, John Felton, at work; Michael Gilbert’s toning and patinas class; verre
University of Texas at Arlington 2017
Two Community Projects were undertaken: Interior work at the University Hospital Chapel and exterior work on a horse mascot. In the Chapel, a half-dome in
Eagle Theater Proscenium Arch – Pontiac, IL – April, 2016
Where: Pontiac, Illinois When: April 14 through 19, 2016 What: Gilding the proscenium arch at the renovated Eagle Theater and gilding a little fiberglass art
Society of Gilders Members Get Their Kicks in Pontiac, IL
Society of Gilders Members Get Their Kicks in Pontiac, IL, at the grand opening of the Museum of the Gilding Arts, 2015 Find out more
2015 Glessner House Ceiling – Chicago, IL
The dining room ceiling of Chicago’s Glessner House (1886), a National Historic Landmark, was originally gilded, but later covered with layers of imitations. During the
Museum of the Gilding Arts Featured
Museum of the Gilding Arts Featured in the Bloomington Pantograph and a travel site. Favorite
2012 Desert Storm monument – Pontiac, IL
In conjunction with the opening of the Society of Gilders “Museum of the Gilding Arts”, the ribbon ornament on Pontiac’s Desert Storm monument was gilded.
2007-2012 Community Project – New Orleans, LA
2007 Ongoing Community Project – New Orleans, LA During the 2007 Society of Gilders Conference, we undertook two venues where we worked on gilding and
2008 Iwo Jima Memorial – Washington, DC
In September of 2008 during the SOG’s Gilding at the Smithsonian conference, members contributed their time to the Community Project of re-gilding the lettering and
2006 Guglielmo Marconi Memorial – Washington, DC
In September of 2006 during the SOG’s Gilding at the Smithsonian conference, members contributed their time to the Community Project of re-gilding the Guglielmo Marconi
