Part of Butser Book Festival
📅 Sunday 19th October (10:30am – 11:30am)
Step back in time with bestselling author and natural art materials teacher Caroline Ross and discover the ancient craft of ink and quill writing. Learn the secrets behind the tools and techniques used for Saxon illuminated manuscripts and later documents such as the Magna Carta.
🖋️ Learn recipes and methods for making ink and cutting quills.
🔪 Discover the origins of the pen knife.
🪶 Try writing with swan and goose quill pens.
✨ See the magic of natural ink turning black before your eyes.
📜 Take home your very own ready-made quill pen to continue writing at home.
All materials and paper will be provided.
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour
🎟️ £15 per adult ticket
👧 £5 per child ticket (under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
🎂 Suitable for ages 12+ (under 16s with responsible adult)
About Caroline:
Caroline Ross is an artist and author who makes drawings and paintings from wild and ancient materials, from small illustrations to large murals. Living as much of her life outdoors as possible, Caroline sources her own materials, makes her own tools, and immerses herself in nature.
Come and experience the art of writing like our ancestors and take a piece of history home with you. ✨
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