Writing with a quill on vellum (calfskin) is a heritage craft that has been practised by scribes for centuries.
To mark London Craft Week, spend the day learning how to write Gothic Black Letter from medieval times, then cut a quill from a feather from a swan’s wing, and finally write a name with the quill on a piece of vellum you have prepared yourself.
This one-day course is taught by world-renowned professional calligraphy and illuminator, Patricia Lovett MBE, and is open to beginners and those with experience of calligraphy.
Read the course outline (PDF).
If you have any access requirements, please email adultlearning@bl.uk as soon as you have booked your ticket.
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Details
| Name: | Quills and Calligraphy Masterclass |
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| Where: |
Harry M Weinrebe Learning Centre The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Show Map How to get to the Library |
| When: | - |
| Price: |
From £100 – £110 Concessions available |
| Enquiries: | +44 (0)1937 546546 boxoffice@bl.uk |
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* Please note that there is a £1.50 transaction fee when tickets are posted, or for telephone sales when an e-ticket is requested. |