Illumination workshop

The orientation of this course is essentially traditional. The materials used are often historical. Parchment, the classic support of the medieval manuscript, is prepared to receive the drawing and pigments. Gold leaf is then applied, and burnished in some cases. The pigments are bound with a tempera based on gum arabic. The techniques for applying colors vary according to the period of the illumination used as a model. Those who wish may let themselves be guided by their inspiration...

So many avenues to explore. And a wealth of images from which to draw those that will suit us best.

The workshop begins, for those who are able, on Monday, October 13 at 4:00 PM, with a short walk through the Provençal countryside surrounding the abbey. During the following three days, you will work on illuminations from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM and from 2:15 PM to 5:45 PM. These workshop sessions take place in silence and the greatest calm. Exchanges are welcome during breaks and meals. Each day, we will participate in an office. We will also take time to meet the Cistercian sisters.
Illumination practice with Anne Demoustier: reproduction of historical illuminations, with the possibility of a personal interpretation.
Possibility of participating in the offices and meeting a Sister from the community.

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