June 15–19, 2026
Conference Registration

2026 Society of Gilders Conference Registration — Charleston, SC

Registration Is Now Closed
Conference registration closed on May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. If you have questions, please contact us.

Join us June 15–19, 2026 for five days of hands-on gilding workshops, lectures by leading practitioners, and evenings of community and connection. Your registration unlocks access to enroll in any of the 13 hands-on workshops offered throughout the week. An account is required at checkout to link your registration for future class purchases.

Registration Pricing

Window Dates Price Access
Early Bird
Mar 1 – Apr 15
$295
SOG Members Only
Open Registration
Apr 16 – May 15
$395
SOG Members
Open Registration
Apr 16 – May 15
$495
Anyone
Early Bird Member Pricing — $295
Thank you for being an SOG member! You have exclusive early access to register at the discounted rate. Early bird pricing ends April 15, 2026.
Membership Pays for Itself
SOG Individual Membership is $100/year. Conference registration for members is $395 — that's $100 less than non-member registration. Join before you register and your membership has already paid for itself, plus you get a year of classes, The Gilders Tip journal, and community access.
Registration is now closed.
Conference registration closed on May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. If you have questions, please contact us.

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Cancellation Policy: Credit card transactions incur bank fees. You may cancel your reservation within 7 days for a processing fee of a 3% of the purchase price.  ALL conference and class fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2026.”

What's Included with Your Registration

Tuesday – Thursday

Morning Lectures
Expert gilders share their work in restoration, decoration, and the evolving craft of gilding. 9:00 AM start.

Tuesday Evening

Catered Reception
Welcome reception at ACBA. 6:30 -9 PM.

Wednesday Evening

Roundtable Discussion
Drinks and snacks at ACBA. 5:30 - 7 PM.

Friday Evening

Show & Tell Exhibit
Pop-up exhibit of gilding work at the Moxy Hotel. 6:30 - 8:30 PM

2026 Workshop Lineup

With your registration, you’re eligible to enroll in workshops covering a wide range of gilding techniques and traditions. Class seats are limited — browse workshops and enroll once registered.

Important Information

Account Required
Create an account at checkout to link your registration for future class purchases.
Scholarships
Funded by the Sandra Spannan Educational Scholarship Fund. Deadline: April 15.
Closes May 15
Registration closes May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. All fees non-refundable after this date.

Conference Venue

American College of the Building Arts (ACBA)
649 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Sunday, June 15
Registration at the Moxy Hotel Lobby (5:00 PM)
Monday–Friday
Check in at ACBA from 8:30 AM. Classes begin at 10:00 AM at ACBA.

Hotel

Moxy Hotel
547 Meeting St. SOG Group rate: $195/night
Last Day to Book Group Rate
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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