Early Medieval Colours: Frescoes, Manuscripts, Pigments, Inks & Binders
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2027 - Cober Hill, Scarborough - Weekend Break Available
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. 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. Edward and Lucy Campbell will be guiding you through this workshop and have both been practicing artists for the last twenty years working in a range of mediums and disciplines. During the last ten years, they have founded an arts centre in a village located in Southwest Scotland which has evolved into Old Mill Arts. Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2027 10am - 4pm with Edward & Lucy Campbell This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm. Please arrive at Cober Hill between 9.30am and 9.45am for refreshments before heading to the studio for a prompt 10am start. Turn this workshop into a three-night stay at Cober Hill. The residential package costs £405 per person. Please select the accommodation option on the booking form.
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Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Courses & Workshops More than 8 weeks before start: Full refund minus £20 admin fee. 4–8 weeks before: 70% refund. 2–4 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 2 weeks before or after start: No refund.