Workshop “Restoration and gilding” and Guided visit to the workshop of Elisabetta Mason “indorador” Visita con dimostrazione – Elisabetta Mason

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Guided visit to the workshop of Elisabetta Mason “indorador”
17th October 10am by reservation

Workshop “Restoration and gilding” workshop held by Elisabetta Mason
17th October – 11.30am to 13pm –  first part, by reservation
18th October – 10.30am to 12am – second part

Elisabetta took her degree in Oriental languages at the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice and began working as a gilder in 1986, following in her father Luciano’s footsteps, a very well known Venetian gilder since 1940. Under his expert guidance she  inherited the art of the gilder’s techniques using the “traditional style” and subsequently acquired a highly professional skill putting her among the very few remaining artisans of this craft.

The Gilders

Venice is not distinguish only by the architecture, paintings and landscapes, but also for its precious interiors decoration. Result of the work of artisans that through the centuries, have preserved and handed down their art.
Today these works remain alive thanks to the dedication and professionalism of a few masters that still use secret techniques of ancient procedures.
Gilders apply gold on wood, stucco or other materials, thus enriching carvings and sculptures with the splendor and value that only the precious metal par excellence can offer.



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