Gold Leaf Artist Nancy Thorn
View Related Episode: Musicians Klezmocracy, Fabric Artists Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer, Artist Nancy Thorn
While earning an art degree at Portland State University in the early 1970s, Nancy Thorn stumbled upon her passion, Medieval crafts, particularly gold leaf gilding. After working under east coast gilders Nils Johnson and Bill Keck, Nancy decided to open Gold Leaf Restoration in Portland. Her passion for Medieval gilding has blossomed into a long and fulfilling career that includes gilding, restoration, architectural and fabrication projects.
First Broadcast: 2003
Appeared in episodes: Peter Dammann, Painter Arvie Smith, Artist Nancy Thorn, Musicians Klezmocracy, Fabric Artists Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer, Artist Nancy Thorn


