Gold Leaf Gilding

Teacher: Kirsten Bauer | Date: Sun, 03.09 , 10am-4pm | Location: North Mississippi ANNEX
Tuition: $160 | Materials: $45

Historically seen as a symbol of divinity and wealth, gold leaf has been used continuously since 2300 BCE, to adorn religious artifacts and royal items, as decoration in icons, mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, artwork and as architectural embellishment. More info...

Fast forward and gold leaf can still be found across contemporary culture, used in art restoration, bookbinding, ornamentation of luxury goods and of course, gilding! The latter use is something that professional sign painter Kirsten Bauer knows all about.

This one-day workshop will focus on the process of surface gilding - the practice of applying thin sheets of 23 karat gold to surfaces to create images, designs or lettering. Kirsten will guide students on designing an image, making a pattern, and the delicate process of applying gold leaf and burnishing to create beautiful shimmering works of art!

Students will leave this workshop with two beautiful gilded examples - one on glass and one on wood, and with an understanding of how gilding application works on a variety of surfaces and with different materials.

No previous experience necessary. This workshop is open to anyone 18 years old & over who meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria for Studio Workshops. All participants must accept the inherent risks of participating in a Studio Workshop and agree to sign a liability waiver. This waiver describes in more detail the risks you assume by participating in a Studio Workshop. PLEASE carefully review it!

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