Early Medieval Colours: Frescoes, manuscripts, pigments, inks and binders, PITTENWEEM, POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2027

£140.00

WORKSHOP POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2027 - Please email hello@oldmillarts.com to be notified when the dates are confirmed.

In this two day workshop, you will learn about the colours, pigments, surfaces and binders used in the early medieval era in Scotland and further afield.

You will make and use authentic ink, paint and pigments that would have used by artists when crafting medieval manuscripts and wall paintings. You will also learn about artistic styles from the time and how imagery was formed through a fusion of influence connecting artists across the world.

Over the course of the two days you will prepare and work onto various surfaces including a fresco panel and wooden board. You will then learn techniques in re-creating medieval imagery and use authentic medieval art materials to paint your own pieces of medieval inspired art.

You will go home with your artworks and a selection of authentic paints, ink and your own hand crafted pen, all made following traditional recipes and techniques.   

OVERVIEW:

Over the course of the two days you will:

  • Create, from scratch, your own small fresco panel and paint a medieval inspired image/copy onto the panel using authentic pigments.

  • Prepare paints using binders traditionally used in the medieval era and see how they are applicable to create sustainable paints today.

  • Make historical ink and bottle it to take home.

  • Craft a traditional pen to use during the workshop and to take home.

  • Using source material from illuminated manuscripts, paint your own A5 wooden panel using historical inks and paints.

Please note - This workshop is happening at Pittenweem Festival Hub

Spring 2027
10am - 4pm both days
£140*

*we have bursary places available on each workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.

**One fully refundable place is available to anyone living with a chronic condition. This scheme enables people to book in the knowledge that they can cancel on the day of the workshop, and receive a full refund. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to take this place.

Accessibility:

If you would like to book onto the course and have any further questions about any accessibility before doing so, please get in touch, we welcome any questions or queries.

Cancellation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your booking we will refund you 100% of your overall payment if you cancel 4 weeks or more before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel. We will refund you 50% of your overall payment if you cancel less than 4 weeks before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel, or arrange a rescheduling onto another course where possible. If you cancel less than 1 week before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel we will retain 100% of your payment and give you a 50% discount for another workshop with the equivalent or similar price.

WORKSHOP POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2027 - Please email hello@oldmillarts.com to be notified when the dates are confirmed.

In this two day workshop, you will learn about the colours, pigments, surfaces and binders used in the early medieval era in Scotland and further afield.

You will make and use authentic ink, paint and pigments that would have used by artists when crafting medieval manuscripts and wall paintings. You will also learn about artistic styles from the time and how imagery was formed through a fusion of influence connecting artists across the world.

Over the course of the two days you will prepare and work onto various surfaces including a fresco panel and wooden board. You will then learn techniques in re-creating medieval imagery and use authentic medieval art materials to paint your own pieces of medieval inspired art.

You will go home with your artworks and a selection of authentic paints, ink and your own hand crafted pen, all made following traditional recipes and techniques.   

OVERVIEW:

Over the course of the two days you will:

  • Create, from scratch, your own small fresco panel and paint a medieval inspired image/copy onto the panel using authentic pigments.

  • Prepare paints using binders traditionally used in the medieval era and see how they are applicable to create sustainable paints today.

  • Make historical ink and bottle it to take home.

  • Craft a traditional pen to use during the workshop and to take home.

  • Using source material from illuminated manuscripts, paint your own A5 wooden panel using historical inks and paints.

Please note - This workshop is happening at Pittenweem Festival Hub

Spring 2027
10am - 4pm both days
£140*

*we have bursary places available on each workshop for people on a low income, please do inquire, we are happy to answer any queries.

**One fully refundable place is available to anyone living with a chronic condition. This scheme enables people to book in the knowledge that they can cancel on the day of the workshop, and receive a full refund. Please get in touch if you would like more information or to take this place.

Accessibility:

If you would like to book onto the course and have any further questions about any accessibility before doing so, please get in touch, we welcome any questions or queries.

Cancellation Policy:
If you wish to cancel your booking we will refund you 100% of your overall payment if you cancel 4 weeks or more before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel. We will refund you 50% of your overall payment if you cancel less than 4 weeks before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel, or arrange a rescheduling onto another course where possible. If you cancel less than 1 week before the start date of the workshop you wish to cancel we will retain 100% of your payment and give you a 50% discount for another workshop with the equivalent or similar price.