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This is a basic gilding course with the beginner in mind. It will cover the
traditional techniques of laying gold leaf and will provide the skills for
future projects.
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Tutor: Pamela Keeton
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Pamela Keeton was trained at Lincoln College of Art for four years in
Conservation and Restoration Studies. Pamela has ten years experience
specialising in the conservation and restoration of giltwood furniture.
During some of this time she has worked for a small but respected
conservation team in Sheffield which undertakes work for museums,
national institutions and stately homes, including National Trust properties, UPPARK. In conjunction
with her freelance conservation work Pamela runs gilding courses and workshops for both beginners
and for the specialist student. In these both traditional techniques and purely decorative effects have
been explored.
Should Pamela at any time be unavailable, another tutor of similar calibre will conduct the course.
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1 & 2 Day Introduction to Gilding Course ~ Price On Application
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Includes use of equipment, materials, protective clothing, refreshments and lunch.
Course Day
The course starts at 9.00 am and finishes at approximately 4.30 pm each day. Lunch and refreshment breaks take place in line with the course schedule.
Course Content
Would you like to be able to restore a gilded possession or create distinctive, decorative effects with metal leaf? The ancient art of gilding is a fascinating subject with many possible applications. Learn the specialised skills of surface preparation and the handling of gold leaf in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will find the process of gilding interesting and absorbing and will enable you to look at giltwood in a new light.
The course will include:
• An introduction to tools and materials used on the project.
• Step-by-step demonstrations of each stage of the oil and water gilding processes.
• Practical work including: applying Gesso, preparing Bole Clay and using gold sizes.
• Burnishing and some basic toning and distressing techniques.
• Time for discussion and problem solving.
For booking details and accomodation information please see overleaf
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2 Day Introduction to Gilding Course
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1 or 2 Day Specialist Gilding Courses
Course dates will be arranged to customer request and specification
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