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Gilding course

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Gilding course

These courses open up or deepen the technique to the participant and give a variety of impulses for further application. A look into the bag of tricks is not denied either. Individual problems of the participants will be dealt with in particular.
After the course, you will be able to carry out conventional gilding. No previous knowledge is necessary.

Dates

Gilding course

The following are dates for our gilding courses in Schwabach. Please note that the number of participants is limited. No previous knowledge necessary.

1st course – Modern Leaf Gilding

Date: 13.11.2026

In this course, you will learn gilding with genuine gold leaf and imitation metal leaf using our modern adhesives, the Kölner Instacoll system and Kölner Permacoll, as well as their combination.
This course is aimed at both beginners and experienced gilders who wish to deepen their knowledge and learn new techniques.

The courses include consumables, food and drinks.

€ 295,00 (tax incl.)

Course 2 – Modern Leaf Gilding, Part 2

Date: 14.11.2026

Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary gilding techniques! This is the advanced course to the seminar Modern Leaf Gilding Part 1. The course deepens the application possibilities of Cologne Instacoll and Permacoll and demonstrates further modern areas of use. The participants gild stucco elements in finishes ranging from matte to mirror gloss and learn their combined application. In addition, the participants metallize with composition metal and copper and learn how to properly protect them afterward with Cologne Zaponlack GL. You will learn how to optimally prepare substrates, process adhesives professionally, and apply metal leaf cleanly. Furthermore, we share valuable tips from everyday workshop practice with you and take time for individual questions and issues. This course is aimed at both beginners and experienced gilders who wish to deepen their knowledge and learn new techniques.

The courses include consumables, food and drinks.

€ 295,00 (tax incl.)

SPECIAL OFFER: Participation in courses 1 and 2

Date: 13.11.2026 + 14.11.2026

Save by attending Gilding Course 1 & 2

€ 549,00 (tax incl.)