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SAN ANTONIO ART LEAGUE + MUSEUM Semmes Studio June 20, 2026 2-5pm $85 Limit 8 Dinah Coakley, Instructor |
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NEW!! In this beginner-friendly, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to gild using metal leaf and a water-based adhesive size. With a group of up to 8 students, you’ll get plenty of guidance as you create a completed gilded piece, and the confidence to repeat the process at home. |
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About the Instructor
Dinah Coakley is a San Antonio-based artist and printmaker whose work explores personal narrative, family dynamics, and emotional memory through contemporary printmaking processes. She studied at the Southwest School of Art, where she earned her certificate in printmaking, and has also served as a printmaking studio assistant and monitor for many years. Active in the San Antonio arts community, Diana brings both technical skill and an experimental, hands-on approach to her workshops. |
You'll learn:
• Surface prep • How to apply water-based size • Leaf handling and placement • Burnishing for a smooth finish • Practice will be on small canvas panels, vintage photos and watercolor paper (with the option to bring your own small artwork, or object like a frame or ornament) • Troubleshooting tears, gaps, and patching • Sealing options to prevent tarnish (and when sealing isn’t needed) |
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Materials/Equipment Provided by Instructor
Canvas panels, watercolor paper, vintage photos, to gold leaf on. Gold leaf book(s), gold leaf size, 2 paint short handled brushes,acrylic paint, parchment paper, water cups and paper towels. Materials Participants Must Bring Two paint brushes per student will be provided, participants may bring extra short handles paint brushes and may also bring small artwork or object to guild. |
MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday: 10AM–3PM
Wednesday: 10AM–3PM
Thursday: 10AM–3PM
Friday: 10AM–3PM
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Sunday & Monday : Closed
Phone: (210) 223-1140
Tuesday: 10AM–3PM
Wednesday: 10AM–3PM
Thursday: 10AM–3PM
Friday: 10AM–3PM
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Sunday & Monday : Closed
Phone: (210) 223-1140