Making paint from Minerals and Plants – The earth is the source of the pigments used in the great paintings of the past: extracting pigments and making them into paint was a part of any artist’s practice. This is a practical rather than theoretical class using acrylic or watercolour. There is the opportunity to experiment with a variety of modern grounds to see which you prefer.Ĭolour mixing made easy – Blue and yellow don’t always make green! This one day workshop giving participants a thorough grounding in how to mix clean, vibrant colours, make garish colours more pleasing to the eye and make tints and shades. Metalpoint – an introduction to the ancient method of using silver, gold or brass to draw and write with. We’ll look at simple and complex variations and aspects of colour – all borders will have gold or white gold elements. Using that knowledge we will then move on to plan beautiful contemporary designs to offset your work. A one day workshop for those with experience of using gesso and loose leaf gold.Ĭreating an Illuminated Border – A fast-paced two day workshop on designing and producing a beautiful border using simple steps and a piece of tracing paper – no maths required! We start by looking at examples of intricate borders in medieval manuscripts, working out how they were constructed. By contrasting burnished and unburnished and flat and raised areas your work stands out from the mainstream. You’ll also learn how best to use it to create beautiful designs.Ĭombining shell gold with gold on gesso – Create something a little different by combining gilding techniques. It’s not difficult and is so much better than anything you can buy. During this workshop you will learn how to make your own shell gold. Those who have used it, however, report that it is coarsely ground and doesn’t give that beautiful golden gleam. Making and using Shell Gold – Shell gold – gold paint that was made from gold leaf and traditionally kept in a shell – is available to buy commercially. The focus is on finding a method that works best for each individual. The Art of Illumination – from Medieval to Modern – Comparing contemporary gilding methods with those used in the 15 th century – is modern always best? This one – two day workshop lets you try a range of ways of applying gold to a page, giving both flat and raised areas. Whilst the workshop concentrates on laying, shaping and gilding the gesso with loose leaf gold, it is also possible to make gesso if time permits. Traditionally containing white lead, a non-toxic recipe can also be used. A one day workshop.įurther Manuscript Illumination – focussing on the use of manuscript gesso to create raised areas of gilding with a mirror shine. Please note: All dates and booking information, where available, can be found by clicking here.Īn Introduction to Manuscript Illumination – aimed at those who have never gilded before, this class focuses on gilding flat on the page using a variety of sizes, both traditional and modern. I do hope there is something that interests you. A list of the various workshops I offer can be found below.
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