UPCOMING CLASSES

Verre Églomisé is the traditional art of reverse gilded and painted glass.
This 2-day intensive workshop emphasizes designing for this inspiring and special medium: not only the fundamental techniques of gilding for églomisé, but also the many effects that can be created with etching, painting, and finishing.
Decorative glass work has many artistic and useful applications such as table-tops, backsplashes, glass insets for cabinet doors, wall panels, mirrors, and so much more. In this class you may create a gilt glass project of your own design in hands-on practice, while learning the many possibilities of this exciting art.
More advanced work and a wide variety of designs are possible with a thorough understanding of the medium.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

• understanding gilding materials
• gilding techniques for glass
• what you need to know about glass
• designing for scale, orientation, and use
• various types and colors of gold leaf, paints, metal leaf and mica powders
• creating pleasing color palettes for best effect
• preparing size for gold leaf, and different media
• design and transfer techniques for images, ornament, patterns
• etching and shading techniques
• flash-gilding and other modern techniques
• site-specific design considerations
• backing up, installation, and other finish applications

class fee:

Please check Society of Gilders for more information

• Class includes glass, gold leaf, detailed class notes, paint, and associated materials used in class.
• Thanks to W&B Gold Leaf who will provide leaf for this class.
• Students should bring their own basic gilding tools: gilding pad and knife, gilding mop, gilder's tip.
• A basic tool kit is available for $100 from W&B Gold Leaf- info@wbgoldleaf.com or call 920-459-8206 to order!
• Additional gold and glass panels may be purchased from the instructor

location:

Society of Gilders Conference | American College of the Building Arts, Charleston, SC

Reservations

• Reservations for this class will be available at SocietyofGilders.org very soon!
• Contact the studio via email (link) for details about this or other classes.

Lynne Rutter has been producing professional commissions in this medium for over 15 years and has expertise in gilding through extensive training and four decades of experience in her high-end decorative art business.

all work pictured is by Lynne Rutter