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Gold Leaf Gilding Classes in NYC & Seattle

A photo montage of many of the wonderful students that travel far and wide to study traditional gilding methods. We make gesso, clay bole, lay genuine 23kt gold leaf, gild frames, decorative elements, glass for artful mirrors. There is also a new class for fine artists who wish to learn to apply gold leaf within their works of art on canvas, paper, and panels. http://www.gildingstudio.com/gilding_classes.html
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a man sitting at a table working on something with silverware in front of him
Verre Eglomise
New Class
Wood Glass
Christmas Ornament
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Oil gilding a Christmas ornament during the annual Gilding for the Holidays class in Seattle!
a pot on the stove is full of liquid and butter with a wooden spoon in it
Being Prepared
Kitchen Aid Mixer
To Study
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Clay bole being prepared. Used as a base for traditional water gilding. Classes given in New York and Seattle. http://www.gildingstudio.com/gilding_classes.html
the gold statue is being held up to show it's art work and features text that reads gilded classes seattle & new york charles douglas gilding studio
Seattle
Canvas
Glass
http://www.gildingstudio.com/gilding_classes.html
a man sitting at a table in front of two framed pictures and one is working on something
A Frame
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Student gilds a frame in class. Join us to learn traditional water gilding methods and more! Classes held in Seattle and New York http://www.gildingstudio.com/gilding_classes.html
a woman sitting at a table working on something with scissors and glue in front of her
Nutcracker Soldier
The Nutcracker
Nutcracker
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Oil Gilding the Nutcracker soldier...Gilding for the Holidays!
a person holding a pen and writing on a piece of metal
The Leaf
Agate Stone
Silver Leaf
Youtube Video
Traditional Water Gilding: Burnishing
Burnishing Youtube Video
two golden frames sitting on top of a table next to an elephant figurine
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
A few pieces done by students in Traditional Water Gilding Class. Classes held in Seattle and New York. http://www.gildingstudio.com/gilding_classes.html
three women are sitting at a table with wine bottles and cards in front of them
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Student holding gold leaf with the hairs of the 'Tip'. The water being applied to the object's surface will draw the leaf off the tip which will then wrap around the surface, one piece at a time.
three men sitting at a table with small wooden frames
Ireland Background
New Friendships
New Friendship
Gold Leaf Gilding Classes by Charles Douglas Gilding Studio
Students from all across the US with a special visit from Eddie from Ireland (background), a gilder in his own write exploring a new technique. Always a joy to see new friendships made.
Sprinkling genuine edible gold leaf powder to chocolates and Perrier during the Gilding for the Holidays class in Seattle. Edible Gold Leaf, Edible Gold, Chocolates
Edible Gold Leaf
Edible Gold
Chocolates
Sprinkling genuine edible gold leaf powder to chocolates and Perrier during the Gilding for the Holidays class in Seattle.