This is an intensive  5 day course suitable for beginners or those wanting to hone their skills. All courses will be taught personally by Philip Hodge and comprehensive notes will be given to each student.

Gilding has a long and rich history and we will be spending a little time looking at the background to gilding. However we will be concentrating largely on the practical application of different gilding theories and methods , including; traditional oil gilding, traditional water gilding, modern materials and techniques, and gilding on glass. The biggest part of the course is "hands on", with students working on gilding projects.

All materials will be provided as part of the course fee. This includes a personal gilding kit for you to use on the course and then take home to use afterwards. The personal gilding kit includes 3 different brushes, a gilders cushion, gilders knife, gilders tip, squirrel mop, agate burnisher and 2 books of gold leaf. Comprehensive course notes will be supplied

You will work on 7 different supplied projects. During this process, amongst other things, you will learn:

• How to make and apply gesso and poliment;
• The application of loose leaf gold and other materials to correctly prepared surfaces, including glass.

Within the course you will learn to apply different gilding systems, and you should be able to finish all of your projects. If not, you will of course be able to finish them in your own time at home.

Along the way you will be shown the value of choosing both the right materials and good quality products and attention to detail.

By the end of the course you should have acquired enough information and practical skills to be able to successfully complete your own gilding projects at home.

I would recommend that you wear an apron or other protective clothing - Course Aprons available

All courses will be held at my Kirby Bedon workshop, which is 3 miles south of Norwich, Norfolk, England. Directions will be sent with the final invoice.
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Places on our Norfolk courses will be confirmed in writing on receipt of completed application form and remittance. In the event of you cancelling your booking or failing to pay the full fee, your place on the course cannot be guaranteed. In the event of your cancellation, your fee will only be refunded if your place can be filled by another student. Philip Hodge has the right to cancel the course in exceptional circumstances, in which case, students would receive a full refund of all monies paid.

2010 COURSE DATES

October 25th - 29th 2010

2011 COURSE DATES

November 21st - 25th

There will be a maximum of 8 students on the course, to allow for personal tuition.

2010 COURSE FEE

 £410
(£100 deposit + £310 balance)
 

2011 COURSE FEE

£425
(£100 deposit + £325 balance)

This is payable by cheque or by credit/debit card via Paypal


For further information or booking details please contact Philip Hodge

Tel:+44 (0)1508 493136

Email: philip@philiphodgeantiques.co.uk

Or you can find a booking form for this course to email or print on your own computer by clicking below.
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2010

2011

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This fee includes a personal gilding kit with an approximate value of £130, for you to use on the course and then take home   afterwards.

DISCOUNT

If you attend at least 3 courses with Philip Hodge in a calendar year you will get a 5% discount on all courses (deducted from the last course fee)

The course will run from 10 am to approximately 4.30 pm on each day. There will be a break during the morning and afternoon sessions for tea/coffee. The lunch break will be 3/4 - 1 hour long. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided within the course fee but students should bring their own packed lunch on each day.

Places on courses can be reserved for up to 14 days to allow you time to return forms & deposits. Please email or phone to request this service.

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