The art of gilding is a specialized craft in and of itself. This three-day class will explore the techniques of applying thin leaves of gold, copper, or aluminum to a variety of decorative objects, furniture, and various surfaces. By the end of the class, you will understand the history of gilding; leaf types; gilding tools; transfer leaf; silver and aluminum techniques; gold, and Dutch gold techniques; exterior gilding; and adhesives. Plus, you will conduct hands-on exercises to develop and refine gilding skills and techniques.