April 18 & 19, 2026 The Gold Standard, via Zoom with Sherri Trial
April 18 & 19, 2026 The Gold Standard, via Zoom with Sherri Trial
Instructor: Sherri Trial
Skill Level: All levels.
Online Registration Opens:
Members: Registration opens on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am Central
Non-Members: Registration opens on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00 am Central
Where: This workshop will be held online via Zoom.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.
Fee:
Member Weekend: $109
Non-Member Weekend: $159
Description:
Illumination has adorned calligraphic works for centuries. Gold leaf captures the eye, adding depth and enhancing the art. Traditionally, a lead-based gesso has been used for adhering gold leaf. Its temperamental nature, not to mention the extreme care that must be taken in working with powdered white lead, keeps Sherri joyfully creating with the easy cleanup-with-water polymer-based adhesive Instacoll which we will be using in this 2-day workshop.
Students will use their own simple designs created prior to class (see the supply list for details). After some fine-tuning, students will then transfer them to parchment or paper. Once transferred, we will begin with the Instacoll application process, followed by the gold leaf application and burnishing. There will be ample time for questions, discussions and troubleshooting. Sherri will share a broad variety extraordinary images and examples to inspire and delight you.
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This workshop will be LIVE via Zoom. Click here for Workshop Registration Policies and Procedures
If you are sending a wait list registration, please download and complete our Workshop Registration Form. Please write your check, payment in full, payable to Chicago Calligraphy Collective, and mail it to: Karen Ness, CCC Workshop Director, 8309 Oakwood Avenue, Munster, IN 46321-1912. For questions email: workshops@chicagocalligraphy.org