This course is designed for conservators interested in gilding as a restoration technique, covering polishing, surface preparation, and various methods of applying gold using water and oil size gilding. Participants will learn to achieve different surface finishes, including distressing, toning gold colors, and working with other metals.
Held in a bespoke commercial studio, the course offers a highly focused learning environment with a 1:4 student-to-tutor ratio. Attendees will be guided by Icon Accredited Conservator, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship and expertise.
Sarah brings extensive experience restoring gilded surfaces on ceramics and glass. Her teaching experience coupled with her experience running short courses promises to make this a fantastic opportunity to understand in more detail the theory reinforced with practical work on how to achieve a sympathetic repair to damaged or missing gilded decoration on ceramics and glass.
For more information and booking please visit: https://www.sarahpeek.co.uk/courses/