In this workshop with bestselling author and natural art materials teacher Caroline Ross, you'll learn how the ink, quill pens and brushes of Saxon era illuminated manuscripts, and for later documents such as the Magna Carta, were made.

You'll learn recipes and methods for successfully making ink and cutting quills, learn the origins of pen knives, get to try out swan and goose quill pens, and see the magic of writing ink turning black before your eyes. All materials and paper will be provided and you will go home with a ready made quill pen to use at home with any ink. 

About Caroline:

Caroline Ross is an artist and author who makes drawings and paintings from wild and ancient materials, from small illustrations to large murals. She has taught life drawing as well as painting and currently teaches people how to make the materials she uses across Europe and UK. She spends her life outdoors as much as possible, sourcing materials, making her work, and immersing herself in nature.

1 hour duration - Suitable for all 12 years and over, under 16s with responsible adult!

• £15 per adult ticket.

• £5 per child ticket (under 14’s who must be accompanied by paying adult).

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