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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Reverse Water Gilding
Learn the correct method of laying genuine gold leaf to the reverse of your glass panel using a water size and watch as the gold dries and becomes like a mirror - it's truly magical!
Reverse Oil Gilding and Burnishing
Learn step-by-step how to oil gild gold leaf and then burnish to create interesting effect in the gold.
Add Your Own Background Colours
Here is where you get to create your own individual panel by adding your choice of coloured background, shading and other cool embellishments
- Make and apply water gilded and oil-based gold leaf to the reverse side of your pre-printed glass panel.
- Expertly lay genuine 23.5ct gold leaf and platinum leaf onto the prepared glass surface.
- Directional burnish (polish) the gold to add depth and dimension to the design.
- Back up the gold with oil-based paint to protect and enhance your design.
- Add blended shades and other paint techniques, as well as that final luminous touch of pearl shell for a stunning finish to your masterpiece.
Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 6 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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What you'll get
All premium materials provided, including genuine 23.5ct gold leaf and platinum leaf, as well as variegated leaf and pearl shell.A pre-printed glass panel ready for gilding and paint embellishments by you.Step-by-step guidance from master signwriter and gold leaf specialist Liane Barker.Light refreshments throughout the 2 days.A relaxed, inspiring, and inclusive atmosphere to let your creative juices flow.
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No experience needed! Unleash a new passion or rekindle an old one!
What to bring
Guests should wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting paint on or bring a protective apron, as well as comfortable closed-in shoes. Protective gloves will be provided.Lunch is not provided; however, there is a fridge and microwave on site. The workshop is within driving distance of local cafes; however, it is recommended you bring your lunch each day. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the 2 days.
Location
Prahran, VIC
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Your teacher
Hello I am Liane Barker and welcome to my workshop page.I began my signwriting career in the early 1980's as one of Queensland’s few female apprentices, earning the prestigious Top Apprentice award in 1982. Trained in my father’s business, Barker Signs, I developed both the craftsmanship and business acumen that have sustained my 43-year career in traditional signwriting and gilding. In 2024, Barker Signs (established in 1964) celebrated 60 years of traditional craftsmanship. I have made it my mission to continue the craft and my father's business by offering custom hand-painted signs, gold leaf shopfronts, wedding and special occasion artworks as well as vintage boat lettering and interior gilding. My skill and dedication have earned me international recognition, including invitations to exhibit and teach at prestigious events in the U.S., U.K., and Europe including teaching a group of typography students at the Dublin Design School in 2019. I was an invited guest tutor in 2019 at the Brushmasters Getaway 4 day Custom Pinstriping, Airbrushing and Signwriting retreat in Paonia, Colorado, USA and ran a couple of "Intro to Signwriting" workshops in Chicago and Boston the same year.Committed to preserving the craft, I launched my own online signwriting workshops during the 2020 lockdowns, expanding my reach further worldwide. In 2021, I was nominated for the Women in Signpainting Award by the prestigious Signs of the Times Magazine (USA). In 2024, I released my 'Mastering the Art of Signwriting' online course and continued to run in-person signwriting and gold leaf workshops as well as private one-on-one tutoring via online and in person.I started teaching reverse glass gilding workshops in Feb 2022 under the name of Mastering the Art of Signwriting, the first being in Melbourne and then Brisbane mid year, closing out the year teaching in Amsterdam to 10 eager students from Europe and UK.In 2024 I was given the immense honour of teaching a glass gilding workshop in the old city centre of Florence, Italy. Walking past the Duomo every morning on the way to the workshop was truly a highlight and I had to pinch myself that this was actually happening! A special highlight of this workshop was a behind the scenes tour of Giusto Manetti Battiloro Gold Leaf Factory in Florence. This is one of the oldest family owned and operated gold manufacturing companies in Italy, established in 1600 and still practicing the noble craft of gold beating for over 15 generations. My students and I were the first ever signwriting group to visit the establishment and were lucky enough to witness the hands on production of various carats of gold being transformed from ingot to leaf.My latest glass gilding workshop was held this year in the famous Ruth Tappin's Restoration Gilding studio in Leek, Staffordshire UK.I have also run Intro to Sign Lettering workshops in Dublin, London, Copenhagen, Netherlands, Edinburgh and Brisbane. I hold a degree in creative arts majoring in printmaking and sculpture and when I am not signwriting or teaching, I make custom props for burlesque and drag performers.I recently moved to Melbourne where I will continue to offer inclusive workshops in Reverse Glass Gilding, One Day Decorative Lettering, Intro to Signwriting and Art Based Gilding on Glass and my new fun workshop, Foil me Fabulous up-cycled Shiny Glam for your footwear.
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