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Gilding the Depth: Mastering Metal Leaf Application for Enhanced Artwork with Jimmie Shealey


  • Madeley Fine Art Gallery 127 Simonton Street Conroe, TX, 77301 United States (map)

Come dive into the luminous world of metal leaf application in a hands-on workshop designed for artists of all levels! This immersive experience will guide you step by step through the process of incorporating metal leaf into a piece of artwork (that we will start at the workshop) elevating its depth, texture, and overall composition.

Dates: November 1 and 2

Times: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch

Register: https://www.conroeartleague.com/event-6270528?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/26/2025

Materials List:

2 gessoed cradled panels (1 - 8x8, 1 - 12 x 12 or larger)
2 small containers for cleaning brushes (4 oz.)
Oil or acrylic paints of choice and brushes (to create artwork)
1 cheap craft round brush (size 2)
1 cheap craft flat brush (size 10 or similar)
1 small to medium size mop brush
1 package 25 leaf metal (of choice) pack
1 X-acto type knife

All supplies can be obtained at Hobby Lobby or Michaels.

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