Gold Leaf Gilding on Terracotta Pot Beginners workshop in Bangalore

About Gold Leaf Gilding

Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of gold to solid surfaces such as metal (most common), wood, porcelain, or stone. Gold leaf is gold that has been hammered into thin sheets by goldbeating and is often used for gilding. Layering gold leaf over a surface is called gold leafing or gilding. And it gives an object a gold appearance at a fraction of the cost of creating a solid gold object.

The step-by-step process of Gilding

• Prepare and Prime the Surface
• Apply Adhesive Size
• Apply the Leaf
• Finishing
• Protection
• The Finished Result!

During this 3-hour session,
Participants will learn:

• how to prepare Terracotta pot for painting, create textures and layers with different art mediums and colors.
• How to use Gold Leaf to get the most wonderful effect.
• How to add little something for a professional look to your project.

Learn this very beautiful and classic technique of Gold Leaf Gilding on Terracotta Pot.

We will be sharing lots of Tips and Techniques so you can work on different surfaces like canvas, paper, wood, glass to expand your creativity.

What needs to be brought?
Flat Synthetic Brushes No 10 and No 6
Any rag cloth and Pot to hold water

Instructor: Shilpa Nagaonkar

Participants will Take Away:
We will be working on the 6 tall Terracotta Pot. You will take home the masterpiece you have created.

Age: 12 years and above

Day & Date: Saturday, 13th July 2019

Timings: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm

Fees: Rs 2000 per person (Includes all materials)

Booking Fee: Rs 500 (Balance of Rs 1500 to be paid at the venue)

Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala

About Bloom and Grow:

Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.