Oil Gilding Metal Leaf Finishes

Michael Kramer

Oil Gilding In-person class

Registration Closed

Date: October 23, 24 and 25 from 9 to 4 each day with 1 hour for lunch

In this class students will learn the history and the basics of oil gilding, from preparation to installation.

Using imitation gold leaf, copper leaf , aluminum leaf, genuine gold leaf and mica powders, participants will prepare and gild a variety of surfaces including flat panels and complex moldings.

Techniques covered will include matt gilding, broken leaf gilding, double gilding and inlays as well as “flash” gilding with mica powders. We will use acrylic size as well as quick and slow oil sizes.

Basic toning will also be covered.

Class will be held in Manassas Park, VA, About 50 miles from Washington, DC.

Price: $850.00 SOG Members: $800.00

Log in to your membership at SOG website to receive discount code

Includes all gilding tools and materials.

Student need to bring nitrile or latex gloves and some brushes and other items which are easily found in local art supply stores.

A list will be sent out the beginning of October to all registered students.

This class requires a minimum of 6 students

Please contact the teacher with any questions at mkramer@gilders.com