P.H. Miller Studio Events March 18-21, 2011 Workshop: Traditional Water Gilding A Society of Gilders sanctioned class. Previous experience in gilding is not required. All are welcome. In this workshop, taught by frame-maker, Peter Miller in his Woodbury, CT studio, students will learn about the materials, tools and techniques required for traditional water-gilding. Students will learn how to make and apply glue, gesso and bole. Each student will then practice the skills required to properly surface those materials as preparation to apply real gold leaf. Handling and transferring gold leaf from book to surface will be taught as well as burnishing and simple toning techniques.With the completion of this intensive study and exploration, the student will come away with not only a gilded frame, but also a comprehensive working understanding of the process. A field trip to some of the antique shops in Woodbury may be offered to explore gilded surfaces. Inns and B & B's are conveniently located with in 2 miles of the studio. Please request information. Each student will be supplied with an 10" x 12" cassetta style frame, the materials and gold leaf required. Students have three options for tools: use studio's students tools, use their own gilding tools or purchase the Society of Gilders water gilding tool kit. Studio will not supply gilder's cushions for student use. Fee Members: $900.00 Fee Non Members: $950.00 Materials Fee: Included Tools Fee: $124.00, includes Professional Gilding Tools selected by instructor, supplied by Sepp Leaf Registration is through the Society of Gilders. Click Here to be redirected to the Education page of the Society of Gilder's Website. July 7-11, 2011 Workshop: Making a Bucks County Style Frame A Society of Gilders sanctioned class. Fee Members: $1100.00 Fee Non Members: $1150.00 Registration is through the Society of Gilders. Click Here to be redirected to the Education page of the Society of Gilder's Website. September 17-18, 2011 Traditional Artisans Preview Show Museum Quality Artistry from some of the country's most respected artisans. Meet more than 35 Artisans and their incredible hand crafted treasures, gathered together in Bucks County PA for this exclusive preview show. For more information about this show, visit www.traditionalfolkart.com. October 7-9, 2011 Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit. The P.H. Miller Studio will display their handmade Home Accessories, Mirrors, and Studio Frames in Waterford, VA at the Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit. P.H. Miller Studio was voted "Best New Exhibitor" and "Best Demonstrator" in 2009. For more information, Click Here to visit the Waterford Foundation's website. October 21-24, 2011 Workshop: Traditional Water Gilding A Society of Gilders sanctioned class. Previous experience in gilding is not required. All are welcome. In this workshop, taught by frame-maker, Peter Miller in his Woodbury, CT studio, students will learn about the materials, tools and techniques required for traditional water-gilding. Students will learn how to make and apply glue, gesso and bole. Each student will then practice the skills required to properly surface those materials as preparation to apply real gold leaf. Handling and transferring gold leaf from book to surface will be taught as well as burnishing and simple toning techniques.With the completion of this intensive study and exploration, the student will come away with not only a gilded frame, but also a comprehensive working understanding of the process. A field trip to some of the antique shops in Woodbury may be offered to explore gilded surfaces. Inns and B & B's are conveniently located with in 2 miles of the studio. Please request information. Each student will be supplied with an 10" x 12" cassetta style frame, the materials and gold leaf required. Students have three options for tools: use studio's students tools, use their own gilding tools or purchase the Society of Gilders water gilding tool kit. Studio will not supply gilder's cushions for student use. Fee Members: $900.00 Fee Non Members: $950.00 Materials Fee: Included Tools Fee: $124.00, includes Professional Gilding Tools selected by instructor, supplied by Sepp Leaf Registration is through the Society of Gilders. Click Here to be redirected to the Education page of the Society of Gilder's Website.