The Essentials Of Glass Gilding

FREE! Introductory Course

Learn the fundamental concepts to get you started in Glass Gilding

Learn Gold Gilding The Right Way

This course will guide you through the essential elements of Gold Glass Gilding.

At the end of this, Free! course you will know everything you need to move onto creating beautifully gilded letters.

Why This Course?

Expert Step By Step Guidance: Learn from David A. Smith, a world-renowned, highly experienced glass artist with a deep understanding and passion for the craft.
Fast Track Your Success: David will start you off on the right foot, sharing with you the processes and secrets that he has learnt over his career to achieving beautiful gold-gilded creations.
Skip The Guesswork: This course will remove all the guesswork of the basic principles of Gold Gilding. It will remove the frightening jargon when starting a new skill.
Master Foundational Skills: Master the basic and fundamental principles and gain an understanding of the science behind the art.
Flexible Self-Paced Learning: Enjoy the freedom to explore each lesson at your own pace over time.
Comfortable & Convenient: Dive into your creative journey without leaving your home.

What You'll Learn.

Work with David as he takes you step by step through the Essentials Of Glass Gilding.

All About The Basic Tools & Materials: Learn about all the basic tools and materials you will need to set you up for successful gilding. David shares with you all the tools and materials he uses to achieve stunning results.
All You Need To Know About Gold Leaf: Learn all about Gold Leaf. The history of this rich resource and how it came to be over many centuries, How it is made and all the jargon and different types of leaf so you know what you need to get started.
The Fundamentals Of Cleaning: One of the biggest reasons for failure at gilding is cleaning. David will take you through all he has learnt about cleaning the glass and preparing to gild, including what he uses and how to properly clean your surfaces.
BONUS! – List Of Suppliers to help you even further there is a detailed last of preferred suppliers from all over the globe to help you secure your supplies with confidence.

£ FREE!

Self Paced Learning From The Comfort Of Your Home
All The Help And Support To Guarantee Your Success
Learn The Essentails To GLass Gilding The Proper Way.

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What Other Course Students Say!

“I Wholeheartly Recommend”

I’ve long admired David Smith’s exceptional work, so when I discovered his online gilding classes, I knew they were the perfect solution.

The online format has proven invaluable. It has provided answers to countless questions and offers the crucial benefit of observing the gilding process firsthand.

I wholeheartedly recommend David Smith’s online classes to anyone seeking to learn or refine their glass signage gilding skills. The instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow, and the self-paced format provides a highly personalized learning experience. It truly feels like having a one-on-one class with David himself.

– Micki Reed Cavanah

“I’ve Saved So Much Wasted Time & Money”

In the past, I’ve spent hours and days working on a piece, trying to get it right, only having to throw it in the bin because it all went wrong.

The step-by-step methods David takes you through in this course are invaluable to getting it right. This course more than pays for itself.

Andrew Greaves

Signwriter - Dublin

“My wife loved the gift I could make her with what I learnt.”

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the excellent online course ‘An Introduction To Mastering The Art Of Glass Gilding’.

With this course I was able to give my wife a special present for her 50th birthday, which she certainly did not expect. Even though it still

contains a few mistakes, I am extremely pleased with the end result and all with your help. I will certainly be attending your great online course as soon as I can again and look forward to reading a lot about her work until then.

Thank you for all

– Bernhard Lenz

“Dave’s knowledge, tips and years of expertise are freely shared in this course.”

I can’t recommend Dave Smith’s introduction to mastering the art of glass gilding course highly enough. No stone is left unturned, as Dave takes you right through from the beginning as if he is right there next to you.

Starting with the materials and tools needed, and a range of places to buy from, to thoroughly covering each step of the glass gilding process in order to produce a stunning first finished piece. The course is designed in such a brilliant way, it is so easy to follow, and to keep re-watching.

Dave’s knowledge, tips and years of expertise are freely shared in this course. It is so clear how passionate he is about this craft, and championing others to become equipped in these skills, and keep the craft alive.

Whether this is your first experience of glass gilding / sign writing, or you have done a tiny bit previously (like me), learning from Dave has completely shaped and taught me the absolute best way to achieve the most beautiful results.

It is truly a case of learning from the best to achieve the best.

– Alley Courtenay-Dunn

Decor Artistry

Meet Your Tutor

Hi, I’m Dave Smith.

I’ve designed album covers for world-renowned bands and artists, created unique illustrations for bottles of gin and created glass pieces for global brands.

I’m very excited to be able to share what I have learned and used throughout my career with you.

I look forward to passing this on, (with a laugh along the way) and hope you will join me in my online course.

Warmest Regards

David

Frequently Asked Questions

This Course represents exceptional value.

Who is this course for? – This course is designed for beginners who are sick of getting wrong information and want to start their gilding journey with confidence and the right information from the get-go.
I’ve never gilded on glass before. Is this course suitable for me? – This course has been designed with absolute beginners in mind. It provides you with the basic foundational principles of Glass Gilding so you are equipped with the right information and terminology to safely and confidently get started without waisting money on experiments.
Is there a set time limit for the course? The course is 100% Free! and self-paced, meaning you have access to it for as long as you need. It will always be available, and you can learn at your own pace. It’s a one-time enrolment, and you will always have access.
I don’t know what materials I will need or where to get them? – The course will take you through absolutely every piece of equipment and the materials you will need to successfully start gilding. As a BONUS! There is also a detailed list of suppliers broken down into various regions to help you locate the materials needed.
I’m on a tight budget. Do I have to get all the materials and supplies in one go? – Because the course has no time limit and is self-paced, you can purchase supplies and materials as your budget allows, and you are ready.

£ FREE!

Self Paced Learning From The Comfort Of Your Home
All The Help And Support To Guarantee Your Success
Learn The Essentails To GLass Gilding The Proper Way.

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