Conference on gilding

The Society of Gilders, in cooperation with the Louisiana State
Museum, is hosting Gilding in New Orleans. Running October 25
through October 30, 2010 this week-long conference dedicated to all
aspects of the gilding arts. The program includes hands on classes,
workshops, lectures and continuing work on local community projects
with members of the Society of Gilders.

1, 2 and 3 day classes are offered in Oil Gilding, Traditional Water
Gilding, Verre Eglomise, Panel Gilding, Toning, Restoration of
Frames and Gilded Surfaces, Glass Gilding, Paint Making and other
related subjects. The instructors are some of the most respected
practitioners in their fields.

In addition, there are ongoing community projects, open to all
wishing to participate. Work will be done on the frame collection of
the Louisiana State Museum as well as gilding restoration at St.
Alphonsus Church, a magnificent example of ecclesiastical
architecture circa 1850, damaged by Hurricane Katrina. All work will
take place under the supervision of members of the Society of
Gilders.

For further information and to register, go to
<URL:http://www.societyofgilders.org>. or email
president<-at->societyofgilders<.>org

Michael Kramer
President
The Society of Gilders


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