Sydney

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Art

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Painting

Gild Your Own Object Workshop

Learn how to apply gold leaf on an object of your choice

Eyespy Collective

5.0 (8)

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2 x 2 hours

1 to 2

$230 (or 4 payments of $57.50 via- Afterpay)

Sydney

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Art

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Painting

What you'll do

Looking for a unique Sydney experience? Learn about the ancient art of gilding at our beginner’s workshop in the creative hub of the Inner West.

This workshop will run over the course of two consecutive Saturdays. In the classes, you will be guided through preparing and gilding an object of your own that you bring to the class.

Please confirm with us via a message or email (with an image) prior to the first lesson to ensure your item is suitable to begin the lesson with. The best material to work on is timber, plaster or resin, so please ensure your item falls under one of these categories.

You will have the choice of using dutch metal (gold) or aluminium leaf (silver) to your chosen object and applying an ageing finish.

During the class, we will provide a cheeseboard so please feel free to BYO wine.

Sip and gild surrounded by antiques and art. This is a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn the basics of gilding and give your object the golden touch!

Knowledge required

– Perfect for beginners or anyone with a keen interest

What you'll get

All gilding tools and materials are supplied
An understanding of gilding, techniques and a brief history
Your new object beautifully gilded in your choice of silver or gold leaf
Two x Two-hour lessons
Cheese platter

What to bring

– Their own object (subject to approval)
– Feel free to BYO drinks

Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Location

Eyespy Collective - 282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham NSW

This venue is a short walk from Sydenham station (200m).

Your teacher

Eyespy Collective

5.0 (8)

Gilding by Eyespy Collective is run by experienced Sydney-based gilder, Anne. Passionate about Art & Antiques from a young age, Anne has over 40 years of experience in gilding and restoring. She trained in London and later in Sydney under renowned picture framer, Charles Hewitt.

Since 1985, Anne has owned and operated her business ‘Gilty’, where she has built a loyal following and reputation as a specialist gilder and restorer for private and public clients. In 2014, Anne opened an extension of Gilty called Eyespy Collective.

Eyespy Collective is a curated space showcasing a selection of art, antiques and bespoke mirrors. This is where the classes will take place, so you’ll get to experience the store while sipping and gilding!