Egg Tempera Painting Workshop inspired by the Book of Miracles

In this unique workshop you will paint designs inspired by the Book of Miracles and experience making tempera paints with genuine and replica pigments from this period.

The book of Miracles is an account of all manner of miraculous signs over the course of history starting with scenes described in the old testament then continuing through antiquity, the middle ages and then to the time in which it was created. In terms of the artwork, although technically made during the renaissance, the paintings have a very medieval quality to them and could very easily be from earlier times. The book includes all manner of celestial signs, weather phenomena, calamities, and peculiar creatures.

Recently republished by Taschen, there will be copies of the book to view, as well as a short talk on the significance of the book, highlighting some fascinating pages.

These unique historical series of workshops from Old Mill Arts bring documents such a The Book of Miracles to life through a wide collection of genuine pigments and knowledge of binders used across time. This is a chance to learn more about this period, getting to know historical works through practical application, making them relatable to our modern experience.

10am - 1pm

There will be tea/coffee and biscuits on offer during a break at 11am

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held at:

The Art House, WAKEFIELD