Gilding as a restoration technique for ceramic and glass: Skills for Great Results, 28 May 2025

  • Gilding preparation for Nicholas II imperial porecelain vase using gold leaf
  • Gold leaf applied to Malacite Ground Russian vase
  • Enamel chinese vase showing replaced section including gilded rim using gold powder technique
  • Damaged blue ground Sevre vase need extensive repair

Course registration or enquiries


 6 out of 6 places available

Build on your existing skills during this one day course focussing on the following areas:

Object assessment

• Choosing appropriate technique depending on the loss

Preparation of surface for gilding

• Fine filling
• Polishing

Techniques for applying gold

• Tools and materials required
• Demo and practice of water gilding
• Demo and practice of oil size gilding

Finishing

• Toning and colour matching
• Sheen matching
• Distressing and patinating

About this course

  • Aimed at conservators interested in gilding as a restoration technique
  • Polishing and surface preparation techniques
  • We will be considering various methods of applying gold to objects with water and oil size gilding
  • Achieving surface finishes – destressing, toning gold colours and other metals
  • Attendees will benefit from being part of a small focused group with a student to tutor ratio of 1:3 working in a bespoke studio
  • Participants are tutored by Icon Accredited Conservators, in a well established commercial studio, working to achieve the highest standards

Course details

Date 28 May 2025 , (1 full day with lunch) 09.30-17.00
Venue Conservation Studio, Central Brighton
Tutors Sarah Peek ACR and Jasmina Vučković ACR
Course fee £195 (+VAT) includes lunch, all materials, PPE and tools
Size 6 Places

What others have said about courses

"I felt like it was a safe space to ask questions and really yummy lunches - thank you!"
Ellen, Recclesia Ltd

"A hands on approach really is the best way to learn.
I have definitely come away feeling more confident working with ceramics. "
Emily, British Museum

"Thank you for the excellent lunches and for being so generous with your knowledge. "
Kim, Wales