Gilding Course
Dive into traditional gilding for wooden frames, covering condition assessment, gold stabilisation, ornament rebuilding, leaf application, and finish toning. Perfect for craftspeople aiming for museum-quality historic frame restorations with professional, durable outcomes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on expertise in restoring and finishing gilded wooden frames to top standards. Master water and oil gilding techniques, gesso and bole prep, safe cleaning and consolidation, precise condition checks, ethical choices, plus detailed retouching, toning, and documentation for lasting, uniform results.
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Develop skills
- Master pro gilding processes with swift, museum-quality water and oil methods.
- Repair gilded surfaces by cleaning, consolidating, and securing loose gold and gesso.
- Compensate losses through ornament reconstruction, bole matching, and flawless retouches.
- Document conservation with thorough condition reports and clear ethical treatment records.
- Adopt safe studio habits managing solvents, dust, and hazards in gilding tasks.
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