ONLINE The Art of Illumination: An Introduction - Tues 8th February 2022 at 10am
SKU:
TW0802aa12
£55.00
£55.00
per item
If you wish to take part but are unable to attend live, please select the recording only option below.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of the workshop demo for 30 days. Please note that the follow up session will not be recorded.
All students will be given access to watch our video playback service of the workshop demo for 30 days. Please note that the follow up session will not be recorded.
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Tutor: Toni Watts
Tues 8th February 10am - 11:30am workshop demo
Tues 15th February 10am - 11am feedback & follow up
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for beginners
Workshop details
Come and learn how to add real gold to designs on paper or card! We will explore both traditional and contemporary ways of adding gold leaf to a page. By the end of the workshop you will be able to add that touch of ‘bling’ to greetings cards, calligraphy and paintings.
You will learn how to use a variety of gilding ‘sizes’ or glues, looking at the effects achievable by using each method. I’ll show you how to gild, using easy techniques requiring no specialist equipment, and how to achieve both raised and flat areas of gilding in the same design. We’ll talk about burnishing, or polishing the gold, and when that is and isn’t appropriate. Designs will be provided for you to practice on but feel free to use your own creativity!
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop:
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Project kits for this workshop are available to purchase from Toni at a cost of £15 including P&P (UK students only). Details of how to order will be provided after booking.
Each project kit will include:
Alternatively, you can source these items yourself from the suppliers listed below.
Additional Equipment (not included in the project kit):
Links to suppliers
https://www.stonehouses.co.uk/
https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/
https://www.cornelissen.com/
https://www.jacksonsart.com
Tutor: Toni Watts
Tues 8th February 10am - 11:30am workshop demo
Tues 15th February 10am - 11am feedback & follow up
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is designed for beginners
Workshop details
Come and learn how to add real gold to designs on paper or card! We will explore both traditional and contemporary ways of adding gold leaf to a page. By the end of the workshop you will be able to add that touch of ‘bling’ to greetings cards, calligraphy and paintings.
You will learn how to use a variety of gilding ‘sizes’ or glues, looking at the effects achievable by using each method. I’ll show you how to gild, using easy techniques requiring no specialist equipment, and how to achieve both raised and flat areas of gilding in the same design. We’ll talk about burnishing, or polishing the gold, and when that is and isn’t appropriate. Designs will be provided for you to practice on but feel free to use your own creativity!
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop:
- Tracing and transferring an image on to paper
- The best methods of applying a variety of gold ‘sizes’ or glues
- Transfer gold: what to buy and how to use it
- Burnishing gold to a high shine
- Mixing and applying paint
- Outlining shapes
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
You needn't have the materials ready whilst watching the live demonstration – the demo session is a time to watch, ask and learn. After the demo you will be sent a link to the recording, which you can watch as many times as you wish for thirty days.
Project kits for this workshop are available to purchase from Toni at a cost of £15 including P&P (UK students only). Details of how to order will be provided after booking.
Each project kit will include:
- 23 carat transfer gold, two 85mm x 85mm sheets
- A small square of glassine paper
- Small quantities of Instacoll base (yellow), gum ammoniac (liquid, not gum), garlic juice and acrylic gold size
Alternatively, you can source these items yourself from the suppliers listed below.
Additional Equipment (not included in the project kit):
- Small pieces of hot pressed watercolour paper, 140lb or heavier
- Small brushes with good points – ideally sizes 3/0 and 1 round
- An eraser
- Two pencils – one hard, one soft (eg 2H and 2B)
- Tracing paper – one piece A4
- Watercolour or gouache paint in colours of your choice
- A palette or plate for mixing paint
- A small square of aluminum foil (about 10cm square) - optional
- Kitchen towel for wiping brushes
- Water jar
- Cotton wool or cotton bud
Links to suppliers
https://www.stonehouses.co.uk/
https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/
https://www.cornelissen.com/
https://www.jacksonsart.com