Gilding & Frame Restoration 1F24
Give new life to vintage and antique pieces with the rarified practice of traditional gilding.
In this class, you'll learn how to restore antique gilded picture and mirror frames with genuine gold leaf, using traditional water and oil gilding methods.
Learn to make gilder’s gesso and bole, create molds to replace missing ornaments, repair damaged gesso and tone gold leaf repairs.
Bring an object to restore to the first class.
Instructor will provide gilding tools for use during class.
*No class October 14th (Indigenous Peoples' Day) & November 11th (Veterans Day)
I wanted to do something for myself that didn't involve a screen, and this class seemed like an approachable way to try something new that I have always had interest in. I really enjoyed the casual atmosphere, and the fact that the instructor is a true master at her craft. I also liked the fact that I could bring my own project to work on.
Nancy is very knowledgeable and gives individual attention to students, which means that each student can get instruction at the level needed.
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Nancy Dick-Atkinson
Nancy Dick-Atkinson has specialized in restoration of gold-leafed objects for over three decades. She has taught at the Eliot School for nearly 30 years, and has also taught in the Continuing Education Dept. at Rhode Island School of Design and at the Art Institute of Boston. She apprenticed with master gilder Nils Johnson. She holds a BS in Art Education from the State College of New York at Buffalo and an MFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art.
“I love teaching because I am still learning new things myself, and a lot of what I learn is because of my students. They can ask some very penetrating questions that force me to examine my own long held techniques and ways of doing things. I meet people from other disciplines and they have ideas and make suggestions about materials, tools and techniques that I may have never thought of. Teaching can be a very collaborative experience. I value and look forward to it.”
Specialty:
Gilding and Frame Restoration
Materials to bring to class:
$20 materials fee paid to instructor for gilding supplies (whiting, adhesive, gilders clay, etc.).
Students may purchase gold leaf and personal tools after first class session; Johnson Paint is recommended.