In this workshop, you will:
- Gain an introduction to the styles of illuminated Letters used in medieval manuscripts.
- Use a historic transfer technique to trace your design on to paper.
- Apply glue to the illuminated areas and lay 23ct gold leaf
- Add colour using miniature brushes and gouache paint
More about Sarah:
Sarah Davis is a multi-media artist exploring themes relating to the cyclical nature of recovery and renewal. The natural world serves as a deep pool of inspiration with the allegory, myth and folklore of animalistic subjects driving her narrative approach. Davis uses traditional making techniques with a deep historical resonance, such as wood carving, bronze casting and illumination. Since 2020 Sarah has been practicing the art of illumination which is listed on The HCA Red List of Endangered Crafts.
In 2012 Davis graduated from Chelsea college of art with a BA in Fine art. She returned to education in 2015 to study woodcarving and gilding at the City & Guilds of London Art School, where she now teaches on the Woodcarving BA & Conservation BA. She is the current Maker in Residence at Kelmscott Manor, practicing the art of illumination.
All money raised from our workshops goes towards maintaining David Parr House – thank you for supporting us.
Facilities
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- wheelchair access
- WIFI
Accessibility Facilities
- Mostly flat terrain
- Staff available to assist
- Wheel chair accessible
