{"product_id":"new-introduction-to-gilding","title":"Introduction to Gilding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutor -\u003cspan\u003e Richard Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-day workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday 7 December 2026, 10am - 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilding has been around for over 4500 years, and is conducted through three disciplines of oil, water and glass gilding. Celebrate this ancient craft by having a taster of two of these, oil and glass gilding, in a single project. You will create an antique-effect mirror in a gilded frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this introduction, you will work on a small frame using various metal (fake gold\/copper\/silver), and decorated to your own manner. The inset glass will be glass gilded in a Verre Églomisé decorative style in silver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will cover preparing the frame alongside an adjacent A4 piece of wood that will be used as a sample \/ tester piece to conduct various finishes. You will then select your favourite finish to complete upon the surface of the frame. The glass insert of the frame will also be gilded with pure silver, and decorated in a manner of your choice to create an antique mirror finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the completion of the day, you will have a basic understanding of the oil gilding technique on frames, in a range of different metals, including pure gold, white gold, copper and silver and have an introduction into patination of gold and copper finishes. You will understand the basic principles of applying silver leaf to glass, ways of tarnishing or antiquing the leaf and how to back-up the leaf up on the reverse of the frame. You may also bring small items for discussion about gilding, as well as engage in general conversation about the pedigree of this most beautiful of crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW42477147 BCX0\"\u003ePlease wear clothes and footwear suitable for a studio environment and bring a bag or box for taking your framed mirror home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWhen buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/collections\/shop\/products\/gift-voucher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\" class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore booking we ask everyone please read our updated \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/pages\/rwa-returns-and-refunds-policy#:~:text=Purchases%20of%20Drawing%20School%20classes%20and%20workshops%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund\/transfer and Cancellation Policy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, \u003cspan\u003eminus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start\u003c\/span\u003e of your class with us.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course\/workshop or RWA gift voucher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4024 - Drawing School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40996255203399,"sku":"Autumn 2026","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2297\/4037\/files\/b041d888-8ccd-43a3-9450-bf833015bc88.jpg?v=1782996788","url":"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/products\/new-introduction-to-gilding","provider":"RWA Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}