Join Martha Moderitz in this introduction to the ancient decorative art of gold leaf gilding. Learn the skills and techniques to instantly elevate your creative practice with a process used by artisans for centuries.
In this workshop Martha will introduce participants to gilding on watercolour paper. Gold leaf will be applied to part of a botanical composition, which will then be completed in gouache and/or watercolour.
This workshop will include:
~Setting out a small composition on watercolour paper (participants may opt to choose a template design by Martha or bring a pre-prepared composition);
~Learning a technique for gilding on paper, with 23 carat (or above) gold leaf and mordant;
~Introduction to basic painting techniques using watercolour and/or gouache in watercolour painting. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic grounding in making a botanical composition with gilded elements. This workshop is an ideal way to celebrate Mothers Day - either as a shared experience or a very special gift for the mother-figure in your life!
~Setting out a small composition on watercolour paper (participants may opt to choose a template design by Martha or bring a pre-prepared composition);
~Learning a technique for gilding on paper, with 23 carat (or above) gold leaf and mordant;
~Introduction to basic painting techniques using watercolour and/or gouache in watercolour painting. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic grounding in making a botanical composition with gilded elements. This workshop is an ideal way to celebrate Mothers Day - either as a shared experience or a very special gift for the mother-figure in your life!
About Martha Moderitz
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Workshop Schedule
This is an introductory class held on Saturday, 11 May from 10am to 1pm.
We supply
- expert guidance from an experienced artist and educator
- five sheets of gold leaf valued at $20 (additional sheets may be purchased on the day)
- a selection of drawings to use for your composition
- gilding tools, specialty paper, paints, pencils
- tea, coffee and light snack
- expert guidance from an experienced artist and educator
- five sheets of gold leaf valued at $20 (additional sheets may be purchased on the day)
- a selection of drawings to use for your composition
- gilding tools, specialty paper, paints, pencils
- tea, coffee and light snack
What to bring
- pre-prepared sketches if you wish to work from your own composition (not compulsory as Martha will have a selection to choose from)
- waterbottle
- your mindful self!
About Martha Moderitz
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.