Paint it white! Gessa preparation course
You will learn the theoretical and practical base for the preparation of the underground for panel painting so-called gesso. This gesso was used in the production of furniture, but also shields. A similar technique can also be found with other materials such as parchment or paper. During the course we will look at the use of gesso in history and I will teach you how to prepare these materials yourself. You will take home one prepared plate for painting and the other plate with a small piece from the Viennese model book from the years 1410/1420.
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The script of medieval documents
This is a full-day course which include the basic theory for the development of medieval writing with an emphasis on charters writing and an introduction to the composition of these documents. The main part of the course will be devoted to practical writing. You will learn how to spell your hand, how to progress from the first letter to a full sentence. At the same time, you will get the necessary information to prepare scribal utensils (cutting a quill, boiling ink, etc.). The course includes materials for home – paper, pen, ink, alphabet, quill making instructions, ink.
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