ASA NorCal Chapter Seminar, Fine Frame-making and Bespoke Gilding

For those in the San Francisco area, keep in mind the ASA NorCal Chapters is hosting an interactive seminar for appraisers on fine frame-making and Bespoke gilding.

The seminar is quickly approaching later this week, on Thursday, Sept 28, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aedicul, 3225 Sacramento Street in San Francisco.

Dont miss out on this great program and networking opportunity

Details and registraton links are below in the block quote.

ASA NorCal Chapter
Interactive Seminar for appraisers
Aedicule: Fine Framemaking & Bespoke Gilding

RSVP NOW

Date:            Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time:            6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:     Aedicule
                     3225 Sacramento Street
                     (Between Lyon and Presidio)
                     San Francisco, CA 94115
Cost:            $40  **
CE:                2 hours
Please note, space for this event is limited to a small number of attendees.

Aedicule's Peter Werkhoven will be offering attendees the unusual opportunity to have hands-on experience with the gilding process, as well as educating us on how to identify details specific to different types of antique European frames and gilt objects.

Peter Werkhoven is an award-winning European master gilder and frame maker, specializing in the conservation of picture frames, antique objects, fine furniture and historical architecture. Peter trained at historic Dutch firm Gehring & Heijdenrijk under Paul Gehring, a third-generation frame maker. He spent more than 10 years mastering the craft of gilding and antique restoration/conservation before opening his own atelier in San Francisco in 2003. Peter has worked on projects for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and St. Paul’s Cathedral in Minnesota, in addition to collaborating with numerous top architects, designers and private collectors.

This select, limited attendance event will be a hands-on seminar where we will learn the nuances of gilding in antique European frames and other decorative arts. Peter will cover such topics as how to tell the difference between a gilt frame and a gold-painted frame, what are the different types of gold leaf, how to tell the difference between a hand-carved frame versus an applied ornament frame and how to recognize a closed corner frame.

All of the traits affecting the value of gilt frames and furniture will be pointed out. Peter will also walk you through different stylistic periods, comparing ornament and gilding of the Louis XV, Louis XVI and later eras. You will learn the vocabulary needed to describe a period European frame and receive valuable information on reference resources for antique frames and gilding.

To register, click on RSVP NOW button above or copy and paste this link to your browser.
http://www.asanorcal.org/aedicule/