Copy of medieval miniature of dragon with tongue sticking out and wings raised on a brown rock. Original from Getty Museum, MS. Ludwig XV 3, fol. 89

Same image showing all the medieval pigments applied

Here's a cute little dragon I painted on calfskin (copied from a 13th century bestiary) using traditional medieval techniques and pigments (labelled in second image) #medievalmanuscripts #medievalscriptorium #bookhistory

I’m in the foyer of the union building with all my manuscript materials on display. Come and have a go at illuminating or writing with a quill #IMC2025 #medievalscriptorium @ies-sas.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social

Various medieval pigments on display

Pouring ink from a larger vessel into an ink pot

Gold leaf applied to a nativity scene

Text reads: Scribal Arts with Sara Charles (Leeds University Union: Foyer) - Visit Sara’s stand to witness a range of manuscript production techniques. Sara’s book, The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages was published last year. Demonstrations include making iron gall ink and cutting quills (12.00-13.00), applying gold leaf to parchment (13.00-14.00), grinding pigments (14.00-15.00), and painting and illumination (15.00-16.00).

I'll be demonstrating manuscript processes at the craft fair at @imc-leeds.bsky.social on Thursday - ink, illumination and pigment. I'll have all my materials on display so come along and see what's involved! #medievalscriptorium

Copies of the Medieval Scriptorium in the National Library of Ireland shop

An audible gasp from me as I spotted a familiar book in the Words on the Waves exhibition shop 🤭 #medievalscriptorium #nationalmuseumofireland @reaktionbooks.bsky.social

Setting up for another #medievalscriptorium event at the #oldhouse in Rochford dating from 1270. Celebrating the summer workshops Steve Lawes and I did with U3A and Trustlinks

An excellent start to the day with some fox canines delivered in the post. I’ll use these for burnishing gold leaf. Cennini advises (for burnishing) ‘dog’s tooth is also good, or a lion’s, a wolf’s, a cat’s, and in general that of any animal which feeds decently upon flesh’ #medievalscriptorium

Some pics from a recent medieval art workshop I did for U3A with collaborator Steve Lawes. Weirdly, it was in Hockley – where I grew up. The workshop was held in the Old Fire Station, where I had my 7th birthday party 😆 #medievalscriptorium

My book is now available to pre-order! The Medieval Scriptorium takes an immersive journey through the world of medieval manuscript production - out July 2024 #manuscripts #bookhistory #medievalscriptorium www.waterstones.com/book/the-med...