Description
Master the Art of Gilding and Gold Leaf Application
A hands-on gold leaf and gilding workshop taught by Ronald Layman at the North American School of Decorative Artsâ„¢ in Frederick, Maryland.
Master the Art of Gold Leaf
Gold leaf has been used for centuries on palaces, churches, frames, furniture, murals, architectural details, and decorative finishes.
In this hands-on class, students learn traditional and modern gilding methods including water gilding, oil gilding, loose leaf, transfer leaf, burnishing, antiquing, and decorative applications.
Traditional Gilding                               Water Gilding                           Oil Guilding
Gold leaf basics                                        Rabbit skin glue                             Oil Size
Loose leaf and transfer leaf                             Clay bole                                   Tack timing
Genuine and imitation leaf                             Burnishing                                  Exterior applications
Surface preparation                                    Antique frame techniques                    Architectural guilding
Perfect For
Decorative painters, muralists, furniture restorers, artists, contractors, plaster artisans, sign painters, and beginners who want professional training.
Course Includes                                   Course Scheule
Hands-on instruction                                  Day 1: Surface preperation, tools, materials
Multiple study samples                                 Day 2: Traditional water guilding
Finished decorative project                             Day 3: Oil guilding techniques
Course manual                                        Day 4: Ageing, distressing, antiquing
Supplier list                                           Day 5: Final projectand advanced demonstrations
Certificate of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No. This class is beginner-friendly.
Will I use real gold leaf?
Yes. Students learn genuine and imitation leaf systems.
Can gold leaf be used with Venetian plaster?
Yes. This class includes decorative applications with plaster and specialty finishes.
