Online COURSE
Traditional Water & Decorative Oil Gilding with Roger Newton
Learn directly from master gilder Roger Newton in this practical online course, covering every stage from surface preparation to laying, burnishing and finishing gold leaf.
Online Workshop
Traditional Water & Decorative Oil Gilding with Roger Newton
Learn directly from master gilder Roger Newton in this practical online workshop, covering every stage from surface preparation to laying, burnishing and finishing gold leaf.
Discover the Art of Gilding
Meet Roger and discover what you'll learn in this online course
Learn a Craft
Refined over Centuries
Gilding can seem mysterious from the outside, from preparing the surface and choosing the right method to handling delicate gold leaf and knowing how to finish it well.
In this course, Roger guides you through the process from first principles, combining traditional techniques with the practical knowledge gained from years at the bench.
You’ll learn not just what to do, but why – giving you the confidence to begin gilding for yourself.
What You'll Learn…
1
Tools & Materials
Understand gold leaf, Dutch metal, the specialist tools you'll use and what you need to get started.
2
Handle & Lay Gold Leaf
Develop the techniques needed to cut, pick up and lay delicate sheets of gold leaf with confidence.
3
Work with Oil Gilding
Learn how to prepare a surface, work with gold size and achieve a clean, durable gilded finish.
4
Burnish & Finish
Learn how to burnish, distress and tone gilded surfaces to create the character and finish you're looking for.
5
Master Water Gilding
Follow the traditional process from preparing gesso and clay through to laying and finishing the gold.
6
How to Solve Problems
Understand common mistakes, why they occur and what you can do to correct them.
At the Bench with Roger
Throughout the course, Roger demonstrates each process up close, showing not just the technique, but the judgement and feel that come with years of practice.
You’ll see how the materials behave, what to look for at each stage, and the small details that can make all the difference to the finished result.
It’s practical, hands-on teaching - less like following a set of instructions and more like standing beside an experienced craftsman as he works.
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Traditional Gilding Today
£345 · One-Time Purchase
25 video lessons
1 hr 35 min of focused instruction
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