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Medieval Paint techniques involves grinding up pigments, and mixing them with a mordent or glue. Firstly we will work out a design, then prepare a wooden panel with gesso which we will make by hand. It is a wonderful substance and can have many applications in art. We make our own paint and see how it was used historically. There will be the possibility of gilding - using gold, copper or silver leaf to enhance your design with an extra cost. It is possible to be extremely conventional and figurative in your design but there is also a great scope for experimentation and abstraction using these techniques. You choose…
4 week course only, no single sessions £130. For more info contact;