This is a two-session online workshop.

Using a contemporary version of gilding, the process of applying paper-thin sheets of metal to a surface, workshop participants will learn how to add metal to paper, wood and stone in their own shapes and patterns. Over the course of two 2-hour sessions, Solange will walk participants through the nuances of this technique from how to effectively prepare a variety of material surfaces and apply metal leaf as a compositional element.

No experience required, beginners welcome!

Materials to Bring: 

• 1 ounce bottle red oxide fluid acrylic paint
• 1 bottle of gilding size 
• 1 bottle of gilding sealant
• 1 packet of copper or composition gold leaf 
• a small hake or other soft brush
• a pair of soft cotton gloves or a piece of soft cotton fabric
• several small calligraphy, acrylic or watercolor brushes of varying sizes
• at least 3 different surfaces including a piece of Bristol paper (required). A rock and a piece of wood are recommended; fabric and other surfaces encouraged for experimentation
• 3 8x10” sheets of wax paper
• a pencil
• a hair dryer
• a straight edge ruler
• 2 cups, 1 for water and 1 for fluid acrylic
• a rag or paper towel

Workshop Fee: $90
Scholarships are available; please apply here.

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday :: July 9 & 10, 2022 :: 10am-12pm Pacific time

Location: Online over Zoom. SFCB online workshops are recorded; all registered students will have access to the videos for a month after the final meeting.

Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Solange Roberdeau

Solange Roberdeau is a visual artist and freelance art educator and she works primarily in paper, sumi ink and with contemporary gilding in her own studio practice. Solange received a BFA in Printmaking from RISD in 2005 and an MFA in Studio Art from MICA in 2012. She teaches private classes as well as has taught workshops in contemporary gilding at institutions including locally at Kala Art Institute, Berkeley; nationally at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore and internationally at Cairo American College, Egypt. More information about Solange can be found on her website:

www.solange-roberdeau.com

Past Student Reviews:

“Solange was so knowledgeable; myself and the other participants were able to have robust discussions and ask challenging questions about the medium.”

“I loved the way Solange showed us what could be done—what the end result possibilities were before proceeding. The instruction was excellent.”

“Solange is a true master of her craft and an excellent instructor, describing the steps and processes of contemporary gilding with clarity."