Janusz Chyrowski gilder, master craftsman, Continues the family tradition in gilding craft.  Started in 1987 as an apprentice in his father's gilding, carving & restoration workshop. In 1997 diplomed as a Master of Gilding Craft.1999-2005 head of examiners in gilding craft for journeymen and masters at The Lower Silesian Chamber of Crafts in Wroclaw, Poland.  Since 2005 based in London UK.  Works  freelance for bespoke furniture makers, fine picture restorers & framers, antique & art dealers, galleries & museums, interior designers, architects and private collectors worldwide.

 

" Janusz Chyrowski Gilder - Restorer" is a fully licensed and insured practice in the UK.

 

Member of "The Guild of Master Craftsmen" in the UK and "Society of Gilders" in the US.

 

He is promoting gilding as a craft, not just as a skill, is teaching and explaining the original gilding techniques, methods and the history of craft. Giving gilding classes, advise and expertise.