Introduction to the Instacol System
Richard Walker
Oil Gilding On-line ZOOM class
Registration deadline extended to Oct. 9, 2023.
Date: October 15 - Sunday
09.00 - 16.00 Time zone in New York, NY, USA (GMT-4)
This course will provide you with an introduction to the Kolner Instacol system and how it works. This will be achieved through a series of online exercises conducted with the teacher directly from his studio in England.
The Instacol system is the creation of Dutch scientist Peter Voshart. It is a contemporary method of creating a superbly high gloss glided finish using a water-based system. This can be both interior and exterior works. Different products create suitability for different metal leaves, including pure gold leaf, silver, schlag and composite materials.
This one day course will cover the following products from the Instacol range: • Instacol Base • Instacol Matt • Miniatum • Rapid • Permacol • Patina
There will also be a discussion and demonstration of other products available in the instacol range.
On participation, you will receive a box of materials that contains all you need to complete the exercises from the comfort of your own home or studio. It contain samples of the products themselves, as well as materials upon which you practice the gilding system upon, such as plaster, wood and stone. It will also contain brushes, a burnishing cloth, a full book of gold-leaf (25 sheets) and composite leaf needed for the exercises. Please note, the photographs show the possibilities of the system and do not represent the exercises to be conducted in the class environment, although you may also choose to use the products on something of your own choosing if you so wish to in consultation with the tutor.
The lesson will be conducted over Zoom Conferencing, with direct access to the tutor for the day, which will run for approximately 7 hours, including a break for lunch.
On conclusion of this lesson, you will have an understanding of the different types of instacol products available and where they would best be used. You will understand the application processes, and how to obtain the best finish. Richard will be available throughout the day for any questions for participants, as well as limited support outside the lesson for all participants.
Price: $415.00 SOG Members: $380.00
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Richard Walker has been teaching gilding for over twenty years. As well as a host of private tuition, he teaches at colleges, universities and other educational establishments across Europe. His skills include oil-gilding, water-gilding, glass gilding and the Instacol system, in which he has been personally trained and works closely with Peter Voshart, the product creator.Visit WaterGild website
Instagram: @watergild_studios
Please contact the teacher with any questions at help@watergild.com