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Will LynesSydney Australia

“David Smith's online glass gilding course is one of the best instructional art courses I have ever had the pleasure of using. I stumbled across the glass gilding and sign painting craft by chance and instantly fell in love with the art form. If you are interested in learning about glass gilding then this course is by far the most in depth instruction you will ever come across. I poured hours into digging through Youtube and while yes there is some instruction and information able to be found there, nothing online has come even close to this course. It has been filmed and explained into great detail and does not cover just 1 way of doing things. David has managed to cover in great detail 17 variations as well as NUMEROUS projects to complete using a large scope of techniques. I was skeptical prior to purchasing the course and now I am more than happy that I did. Highly recommended.”

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Amy PassmoreUnited Kingdom

“Dave’s course is great, so thorough. It’s an incredible resource, all his experience and
the experience of those he learnt from all in one place. I’m sure I’ll be dipping back into
this for years to come. I have already been gilding for a few years but I have picked up
so many tips and tricks and I’ve learnt some new skills too.”

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Robin RICCITIELLOParis, France

“I’m having a wonderful journey following Davids online gilding class. First of all, David is a very kind and extremely gifted person. I loved the class as it felt like I was with David in his studio. Second of all, Ive been looking for such a class for years in France and I have never been able to find one gathering so much gilding techniques. All the courses from this class are very well explained, produced and documented. Ive been able to find all the informations Ive been looking for for years, from what supplies to buy to the simplest and the most sophisticated techniques. As the lessons are in real time, you can't miss any step of the processes. Third of all, David has answered all the questions I sent him via emails so I could overcome any obstacle and improve my techniques. This class is the best gift I offered to myself and I couldnt recommend it more. Best from Paris.”

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Steve ThomasSouth Wales, UK

“Wow what a fantastic course , as a relative newbie to the whole art and craft of Signwriting and lettering and glass art I just knew that I had to get involved with Dave’s course the minute it dropped having waited with eager anticipation when Dave first suggested an online course was in the mix , and like a lot of the other participants have stated on their journeys I had watched countless videos collected a rather large array of books from Amazon etc but the information is spread thinly and far and wide ... I can only describe it as trying to pic the lock on a bank vault only for Dave to come along and hand you the keys ... it really is that informative and an incredibly personal experience. I've always been creative and artistic but have never really tried to harness it fully, probably due to the nature of a lifetime in uniform in high intensity high risk jobs and at times very traumatic even though I mostly loved it and did well at it and even if I’ve seen more than I ever should have .. it’s always very rewarding to be able to help others in time of need ... it is with all that in mind that I fully fully appreciate Dave’s gift of sharing his incredible knowledge with us. And I absolutely love and if whomever reads this and gets this far then I’m sure you will love it too.
There simply is no time to waste
A wonderful life enhancing , skill enhancing , Joy of a course
Thank you Dave
Your new mucker
Steve”

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Rob SchrammUSA

“Dave is the most incredible glass artist I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing and talking to. His new class is a hands on brilliant way to learn what could be a dying art. Step by step Dave takes you through everything you need to build a beautiful art piece. His class is worth 10 times the cost and honestly if you have a slight art background or even none you can easily follow Dave and become a gilder. This class is well thought out and gives you lost information with real world knowledge and application skills. What are you waiting for? Dave is the finest artist and one of the best people you will ever have the pleasure of knowing and learning from.”

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Rosie EllisUK

“HUGE thanks to Dave! I’ve been wanting to take one of his courses for about 5 years now, and I finally got around to enrolling on his online course. I'm slowly working my way
through it, and I’m loving every minute of it and learning so much! I’ve been gilding for 8 years and dabbling in glass gilding for the past 5 years, trying to figure out how to do it properly.I’ve gathered snippets of information from books and bits and pieces on the internet, but this course has been absolutely invaluable in terms
of the knowledge I’ve gained has also been a fantastic and much needed source of inspiration!
So again, a big thanks to Dave for creating this course and sharing so much about the craft. The techniques and tips demonstrated in real time have been amazing. Taking this course is the best thing l’ve done in ages! I’m really excited to continue at my own pace with all the projects and I believe it will reinvigorate my creativity and enable me to take my glass gilding work in a much more confident direction.”

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Sean Holloway

“David’s online course has been an absolute pleasure and is invaluable as a resource for anyone interested in this ancient craft . whispering Dave is a natural teacher as well as a total inspiration as well as an incredible talent. I am looking forward already to the next instalment of his course.”

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Belt Craft Studios

“Dave Smith's Gold Leaf Workshop is a very detailed and in-depth class on all the various techniques of Gold Leafing. It runs through everything from brush work and techniques, glass types, cleaning the glass, brushes and materials all the way through to all the different types of gold leafing, texturing and scalloping. For anyone wanting to learn this dying art, it's a must. He was also quick to respond on email and called me to help resolve an issue I was having. Highly recommended!”

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Omar E MontañoBrazil

“The greatest! Dave is one of a kind, his talent truly matches his kindness. I’ve learned so much...”

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M Dawson

“A brilliant on-line course - an introduction to glass gilding. David shares his expertise and goes through all the processes involved in a series of videos so you can carry out all the practical work at home. The way this is done is very personable and effective. It has given me the foundation and confidence to gild on glass. It is also great because you have full access with no end date so you can re-play the videos once you have completed the course. I highly recommended it to anyone interested in exploring this traditional craft.”

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Amanda Garcia

“This course is a must! I am a long-time artist but relatively new to sign painting. Dave is extremely thorough in explaining his glass gilding process. I found his recommendations for materials and tools especially helpful. He covers several approaches so that students have the opportunity to pick and choose what methods and equipment work best for their individual practice. The course is well-paced with demonstrations building from beginner's level (preparing the size, laying leaf) to advanced (such as textured gilds, directional burnishing, and abalone). Workshops are difficult to come by in the Boston area, so I'm incredibly grateful to have this resource on hand.”

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The Glass Gilder

“Hi Dave, I just wanted you to know how impressed I am with the online course, since I had the opportunity to attend one of your workshops a couple of years ago, I had my doubts that
you could top that! and man, I was wrong! The amount of detail in every explanation and the dedication you put into any little thing makes it really a must have for those like me who want to keep this stuff alive.”

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SayumiJapan

“The online course is perfect for everyone who wants to dive in to this beautiful craft world! It's packed with tons of techniques but also very important basic part . I could learn from the very beginning and it makes my gilding way better than before I took this course! Thank you Dave !! I'll update with photos later! And I love the glue chipping course too! I can get beautiful fern or snail pattern after taking the course. Clearly I see the difference before and after taking the class. and I’m so happy that I’m able to get the pattern I want !
Thank you Dave for helping me, the course is the best!”

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Pat PearsonChalkdock Signs

“For anybody who seriously wants to learn gilding and who is wondering whether the online workshop is something to invest in, my advice would be sign up immediately. Having done the face to face workshop with Dave, and now doing the online, I can honestly say I’m learning more online. It’s like Dave is there in the room with you. And there is so much more information with the online course and many more tips to help people achieve professional quality glass gilding. Dave genuinely is the Lionel Messi of gilding and the online course gives you access to his lifetime of learning.”