FULLY BOOKED: INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Learn ancient skills involved in the embellishment of a manuscript with rich colours and pure gold leaf. Working with both traditional and modern materials and techniques (all materials provided) you will create a small-scale design using 23 carat gold leaf and pigments, drawing inspiration from a selection of medieval and contemporary designs and patterns including 

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FULLY BOOKED: FURTHER MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This course involves more advanced illumination techniques and is therefore NOT suitable for beginners. Those who have already attended the beginner's course (INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATION, 19-21 April) and have some experience of the craft will be able to progress and expand their repertoire. We will make a perfect manuscript gesso using a traditional 

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