Classes about gilding

[Woodworks by John]

Does anyone out there know of a location in the southwest where the art of gilding is taught? I make custom moldings/frames and have attempted gold leaf but not happy with the results. I live in Las Vegas, anyone in this area willing to share their expertise?, Thanks, John

 

[Reynard]

If you have the basics then only practice will make you better.

If you don,t have the basics then be prepared to go to a good teacher and travel far if you have to and watch them do their work.Its the best way to learn.

 

[Jim Miller]

Eric Tollefson (sp?) is an expert gilder and frame finisher/refinisher. His classes are offered at most major trade shows, including the West Coast Art & Frame (WCAF) show in Las Vegas. He always gets rave reviews from his students, regardless of their skill level.

Watch Picture Framing Magazine for dates of the 2004 WCAF - it's probably in January.

 

[CharlesL]

Also might want to contact Cornel Rosca. He knows about gilding, the 'Old World' way, and, while I don't think he gives classes, he may know of someone in your area that does.

If you've ever seen his hand-gilded frames, it's pretty obvious he 'knows what he's doing', as we say here in the South.

Look for posts by 'American Choice'.

 

[Brian Lehr]

Marty Horowitz and Yozo Suzuki teach classes every year in January in Vegas. If you can't wait that long, he has a shop in Santa Fe called Goldleaf Frammakers of Santa Fe. His shop # is 505-988-5005.
Good luck!

B.