Traditional Florentine gilding course – Tuscany, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

we will meet in my studio based in Galluzzo easily accessible by bus from the centre of Florence (line 11, 36, 37). You’ll have fun in painting and adorning an object with genuine gold leaf, which you can take home as a cherished keepsake. Throughout our time together, we’ll talk about the rich history of the Florentine Renaissance and its intricate techniques. At the end of this memorable experience, we’ll say goodbye with a cup of authentic Italian coffee.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

you’ll find that the products we will use are all of plant or animal origin
you’ll use the “bolus”, a French clay that is used as the base layer for gilding
You’ll have fun painting and gilding an object that you will keep as a memory.

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