Master Gilding Class

Get the Midas Touch

Learn how to become a professional gilder

Our extensive 9 day class is designed to give you in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in gilding. It would take years to learn what has been condensed into this professional gilding course.

With no previous knowledge required, you’ll learn everything you need to know about gilding from our expert Master Craftsman, Karl Eggert.

Karl has worked as a Master Gilder for more than 45 years and is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading experts on gilding. Students graduate from the course with a certificate of competency and a thorough understanding of the art gilding process.

Maximum four students per Master Gilding Class.

Curriculum

Learn traditional & modern gilding techniques

• Application of gold and silver leaf, Dutch metal, aluminium and copper leaf.
  You will learn to use all types of leaves including genuine gold and silver, Dutch metal, aluminium and copper leaf which is heat-treated and has a wonderful sunburst of colours.
• Special surface preparation
  Different substrates need different surface preparations so the end result looks good and the project will last – learning how to gold leaf timber, plaster, paper-mache, glass, shell, wrought
• Patination
  Aging with glazes and acids
• Water gilding (gold burnishing)
  Traditional 17th century technique of gilding
• Leaf & flake application in unique combinations
  Application of various leaves onto flat boards. This technique can be used to gild walls and ceilings.
• Food Gilding
  You will learn how to apply gold leaf to food and wine.

Goldfinger Club Membership

We’ve found that good support is the key to success for many of our students so we’re passionate about making sure you get the most out of our courses.
Master Class students will receive lifetime membership to the Goldfinger Club

• Free lifetime ongoing advice for any future projects – phone and email support
• Generous discounts of 20% on all materials and supplies*.
• Opportunity to work with the Art Gilding team on architectural projects.

When

Master Gilding Classes are held over a period of nine days, starting on Saturday and finishing on the Sunday of the following week. Classes start at 10am and finish at 4pm each day.

2020 Master Class Dates

Exciting news! With the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, our classes can recommence in June!
Social distancing requirements will be met and strict cleaning will be maintained.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Studio.

Where

Our beautiful studio in Surry Hills, Sydney

Cost

Course cost is $4180 (inclusive of GST).

Email us or call Brigitte on 02 93103007 for more information or to register.