Gilding (Level 1)

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

30 week course with 2 contact hours per week

Learning outcomes

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Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

• Develop foundational skills and competencies in gilding, progressing from polychromy mordants to 24ct water gilding
• Acquire a basic understanding of traditional gilding methods and materials, and their application on porous surfaces
• Prepare surfaces using rabbit skin glue, apply intonaco (intelaggio) to prevent cracking and wood reaction, and build up gesso layers to achieve a smooth finish
• Sand and refine coated surfaces to create an appropriate base for decoration and gilding
• Decorate and engrave prepared surfaces using traditional techniques
• Apply bole correctly, followed by gilding, burnishing, and painting to complete the finish
• Apply loose gold leaf and other decorative materials on properly prepared surfaces
• Distinguish between and apply different gilding methods, including oil gilding and water gilding”

Delivery method

Face to face lessons and hands on practice

Certification/Award

Upon request a letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.

Language of instruction

Bilingual