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This year’s work will be based on a study of medieval This year’s work will be based on a study of medieval This year’s work will be based on a study of medieval This year’s work will be based on a study of medieval

documents held in your county archives.documents held in your county archives.documents held in your county archives.documents held in your county archives.

Manuscript, parchment, vellum are three words that Manuscript, parchment, vellum are three words that Manuscript, parchment, vellum are three words that Manuscript, parchment, vellum are three words that

evoke a sense of past glory. They are suevoke a sense of past glory. They are suevoke a sense of past glory. They are suevoke a sense of past glory. They are surfaces that rfaces that rfaces that rfaces that

took months to prepare. The materials required for took months to prepare. The materials required for took months to prepare. The materials required for took months to prepare. The materials required for

paint and ink being transported by horse and boat from paint and ink being transported by horse and boat from paint and ink being transported by horse and boat from paint and ink being transported by horse and boat from

across the world.across the world.across the world.across the world.

You are invited into your local records offices to see You are invited into your local records offices to see You are invited into your local records offices to see You are invited into your local records offices to see

some of these beautiful, ancient documents and to some of these beautiful, ancient documents and to some of these beautiful, ancient documents and to some of these beautiful, ancient documents and to

learn their hislearn their hislearn their hislearn their history from the County Archivists.tory from the County Archivists.tory from the County Archivists.tory from the County Archivists.

We have asked for documents, indentures, scrolls and We have asked for documents, indentures, scrolls and We have asked for documents, indentures, scrolls and We have asked for documents, indentures, scrolls and

contracts to be available with a high visual impact contracts to be available with a high visual impact contracts to be available with a high visual impact contracts to be available with a high visual impact

from the medieval period (produced around 1200 to from the medieval period (produced around 1200 to from the medieval period (produced around 1200 to from the medieval period (produced around 1200 to

1500AD), although Archivists may choose others to 1500AD), although Archivists may choose others to 1500AD), although Archivists may choose others to 1500AD), although Archivists may choose others to

show particular skshow particular skshow particular skshow particular skills or subject matter. ills or subject matter. ills or subject matter. ills or subject matter.

What entertainment and education we have enjoyed in What entertainment and education we have enjoyed in What entertainment and education we have enjoyed in What entertainment and education we have enjoyed in

the pages of a book, or the contents of a document.the pages of a book, or the contents of a document.the pages of a book, or the contents of a document.the pages of a book, or the contents of a document.

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An archive is a collection of historical An archive is a collection of historical An archive is a collection of historical An archive is a collection of historical

records, or the physical place they are records, or the physical place they are records, or the physical place they are records, or the physical place they are

located. Archived documents may have located. Archived documents may have located. Archived documents may have located. Archived documents may have

accumulaccumulaccumulaccumulated over the course of an ated over the course of an ated over the course of an ated over the course of an

individual 's lifetime.individual 's lifetime.individual 's lifetime.individual 's lifetime.

“…the universe, which stands continually open to our “…the universe, which stands continually open to our “…the universe, which stands continually open to our “…the universe, which stands continually open to our

gaze…cannot be understood unless one first learns to gaze…cannot be understood unless one first learns to gaze…cannot be understood unless one first learns to gaze…cannot be understood unless one first learns to

comprehend the language, and interpret the characters comprehend the language, and interpret the characters comprehend the language, and interpret the characters comprehend the language, and interpret the characters

in which it is written…” Galilein which it is written…” Galilein which it is written…” Galilein which it is written…” Galileo Galilei 1623o Galilei 1623o Galilei 1623o Galilei 1623

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ContentsContentsContentsContents (PDF version) (PDF version) (PDF version) (PDF version)

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome 5555 Aspects to think aboutAspects to think aboutAspects to think aboutAspects to think about 7777 Consider other CulturesConsider other CulturesConsider other CulturesConsider other Cultures 8888 Parchment or Vellum?Parchment or Vellum?Parchment or Vellum?Parchment or Vellum? 11112222 Sacred TextsSacred TextsSacred TextsSacred Texts 11115555 Family TreesFamily TreesFamily TreesFamily Trees 17171717 Bestiaries and Psalters Bestiaries and Psalters Bestiaries and Psalters Bestiaries and Psalters 19191919 RecordsRecordsRecordsRecords 22221111 Books Books Books Books 22225555 Exercises to tryExercises to tryExercises to tryExercises to try 27272727 WebsitesWebsitesWebsitesWebsites 33330000 Inspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education days 33333333 Diana SyderDiana SyderDiana SyderDiana Syder 33334444 Alison SamainAlison SamainAlison SamainAlison Samain 40404040 EntryEntryEntryEntry & Price & Price & Price & Price 44444444 Handing in Work Handing in Work Handing in Work Handing in Work 46464646 RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration 48484848 Summer School 2013Summer School 2013Summer School 2013Summer School 2013 51515151 Diary DatesDiary DatesDiary DatesDiary Dates 54545454

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Welcome to Kick Start.Welcome to Kick Start.Welcome to Kick Start.Welcome to Kick Start.

The East Midland ReThe East Midland ReThe East Midland ReThe East Midland Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild gion of the Embroiderers’ Guild gion of the Embroiderers’ Guild gion of the Embroiderers’ Guild

runs Kick Start as part of its educational programme.runs Kick Start as part of its educational programme.runs Kick Start as part of its educational programme.runs Kick Start as part of its educational programme.

This is not a competition.This is not a competition.This is not a competition.This is not a competition.

The aim is to stimulate the creativity of embroiderers The aim is to stimulate the creativity of embroiderers The aim is to stimulate the creativity of embroiderers The aim is to stimulate the creativity of embroiderers

of all kinds and to celebrate their work in a public of all kinds and to celebrate their work in a public of all kinds and to celebrate their work in a public of all kinds and to celebrate their work in a public

exhibition. By joining in we hope mexhibition. By joining in we hope mexhibition. By joining in we hope mexhibition. By joining in we hope members will embers will embers will embers will

develop their skills, grow in confidence and really develop their skills, grow in confidence and really develop their skills, grow in confidence and really develop their skills, grow in confidence and really

enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.

Beautiful old documents and their history will form Beautiful old documents and their history will form Beautiful old documents and their history will form Beautiful old documents and their history will form

the start of this year’s journey.the start of this year’s journey.the start of this year’s journey.the start of this year’s journey.

Kick Start is not a course with a syllabus but instead Kick Start is not a course with a syllabus but instead Kick Start is not a course with a syllabus but instead Kick Start is not a course with a syllabus but instead

offers a series of selfoffers a series of selfoffers a series of selfoffers a series of self----developmdevelopmdevelopmdevelopment ideas.ent ideas.ent ideas.ent ideas.

In order to exhibit your work participants are expected In order to exhibit your work participants are expected In order to exhibit your work participants are expected In order to exhibit your work participants are expected

to attend one of the ‘Inspiration and Education’ days. to attend one of the ‘Inspiration and Education’ days. to attend one of the ‘Inspiration and Education’ days. to attend one of the ‘Inspiration and Education’ days.

It does not have to be in your own county, you may It does not have to be in your own county, you may It does not have to be in your own county, you may It does not have to be in your own county, you may

travel to whichever venue you choose, and you may travel to whichever venue you choose, and you may travel to whichever venue you choose, and you may travel to whichever venue you choose, and you may

attend as many as you wish.attend as many as you wish.attend as many as you wish.attend as many as you wish.

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TheTheTheThe morning will consist of a group visit to the county morning will consist of a group visit to the county morning will consist of a group visit to the county morning will consist of a group visit to the county

archive office with a talk and introduction by the archive office with a talk and introduction by the archive office with a talk and introduction by the archive office with a talk and introduction by the

archivist. archivist. archivist. archivist.

The County rules will vary but most have said that The County rules will vary but most have said that The County rules will vary but most have said that The County rules will vary but most have said that

we may take photographs and make drawings. we may take photographs and make drawings. we may take photographs and make drawings. we may take photographs and make drawings.

Check details on the booking page before you Check details on the booking page before you Check details on the booking page before you Check details on the booking page before you book.book.book.book.

The visits will last between 1 and 3 hours.The visits will last between 1 and 3 hours.The visits will last between 1 and 3 hours.The visits will last between 1 and 3 hours.

The afternoon will be spent in a nearby venue with The afternoon will be spent in a nearby venue with The afternoon will be spent in a nearby venue with The afternoon will be spent in a nearby venue with

this year’s artists. this year’s artists. this year’s artists. this year’s artists.

Aspects of the mornings visit will be explored with Aspects of the mornings visit will be explored with Aspects of the mornings visit will be explored with Aspects of the mornings visit will be explored with

ink, paint and words. ink, paint and words. ink, paint and words. ink, paint and words.

Details are further on in this book.Details are further on in this book.Details are further on in this book.Details are further on in this book.

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Aspects to thinAspects to thinAspects to thinAspects to think about:k about:k about:k about:

There is often a box in which records are stored; a shoe There is often a box in which records are stored; a shoe There is often a box in which records are stored; a shoe There is often a box in which records are stored; a shoe

box in the attic or an elaborately decorative form of box in the attic or an elaborately decorative form of box in the attic or an elaborately decorative form of box in the attic or an elaborately decorative form of

protection?protection?protection?protection?

The form the documents took?The form the documents took?The form the documents took?The form the documents took?

Records took several forms in early history and the Records took several forms in early history and the Records took several forms in early history and the Records took several forms in early history and the

ones you see will vary.ones you see will vary.ones you see will vary.ones you see will vary.

Was there a scrollWas there a scrollWas there a scrollWas there a scroll? They are lovely ? They are lovely ? They are lovely ? They are lovely

things that you unroll ahead and things that you unroll ahead and things that you unroll ahead and things that you unroll ahead and

roll up behind as you read.roll up behind as you read.roll up behind as you read.roll up behind as you read.

Consider Devotional scrolls Consider Devotional scrolls Consider Devotional scrolls Consider Devotional scrolls ––––

destroyed in the reformation = destroyed in the reformation = destroyed in the reformation = destroyed in the reformation =

burnt offerings?burnt offerings?burnt offerings?burnt offerings?

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Consider other cultures:Consider other cultures:Consider other cultures:Consider other cultures:

Mandalas: vividly depicted manuscripts, often Mandalas: vividly depicted manuscripts, often Mandalas: vividly depicted manuscripts, often Mandalas: vividly depicted manuscripts, often

ephemeral but still reephemeral but still reephemeral but still reephemeral but still relaying information.laying information.laying information.laying information.

www.mandalaproject.orgwww.mandalaproject.orgwww.mandalaproject.orgwww.mandalaproject.org

Jain Jain Jain Jain ---- invitation scroll invitation scroll invitation scroll invitation scroll or Vijñaptipatra or Vijñaptipatra or Vijñaptipatra or Vijñaptipatra

A highly decorated formal letter inviting a leading A highly decorated formal letter inviting a leading A highly decorated formal letter inviting a leading A highly decorated formal letter inviting a leading

monk of a certain monastic group to spend the next monk of a certain monastic group to spend the next monk of a certain monastic group to spend the next monk of a certain monastic group to spend the next

rainy season in a cerainy season in a cerainy season in a cerainy season in a certain place.rtain place.rtain place.rtain place.

These invitations take the form of long scrolls with These invitations take the form of long scrolls with These invitations take the form of long scrolls with These invitations take the form of long scrolls with

text and paintings. The text consists of poetical text and paintings. The text consists of poetical text and paintings. The text consists of poetical text and paintings. The text consists of poetical

description and praises.description and praises.description and praises.description and praises.

An example of an invitation scroll may be seen in the An example of an invitation scroll may be seen in the An example of an invitation scroll may be seen in the An example of an invitation scroll may be seen in the

collection of the British Library.collection of the British Library.collection of the British Library.collection of the British Library.

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Palm leaf manuscriptsPalm leaf manuscriptsPalm leaf manuscriptsPalm leaf manuscripts

Made from Palm leaf, the size, for example, of the Made from Palm leaf, the size, for example, of the Made from Palm leaf, the size, for example, of the Made from Palm leaf, the size, for example, of the

South Indian Palm leaf denotes the maximum size of South Indian Palm leaf denotes the maximum size of South Indian Palm leaf denotes the maximum size of South Indian Palm leaf denotes the maximum size of

each page; in this case pages approx 1” wide and each page; in this case pages approx 1” wide and each page; in this case pages approx 1” wide and each page; in this case pages approx 1” wide and

folded together, then bound in a brass ring to hold folded together, then bound in a brass ring to hold folded together, then bound in a brass ring to hold folded together, then bound in a brass ring to hold

together as a book. Another example has leaves together as a book. Another example has leaves together as a book. Another example has leaves together as a book. Another example has leaves

appappappapprox 1” wide and 8” long. rox 1” wide and 8” long. rox 1” wide and 8” long. rox 1” wide and 8” long.

Look at the leaves around you; imagine drying them to Look at the leaves around you; imagine drying them to Look at the leaves around you; imagine drying them to Look at the leaves around you; imagine drying them to

make pages to write upon?make pages to write upon?make pages to write upon?make pages to write upon?

www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/agamas/palmwww.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/agamas/palmwww.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/agamas/palmwww.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/agamas/palm----leafleafleafleaf----demodemodemodemo

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Research the Research the Research the Research the Palm leave manuscript of Jita kalpa Palm leave manuscript of Jita kalpa Palm leave manuscript of Jita kalpa Palm leave manuscript of Jita kalpa

sutra. sutra. sutra. sutra.

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orororor

Garland Sutra, where narrative embodies symbols. Garland Sutra, where narrative embodies symbols. Garland Sutra, where narrative embodies symbols. Garland Sutra, where narrative embodies symbols.

Symbols tell stories to nonSymbols tell stories to nonSymbols tell stories to nonSymbols tell stories to non----readers, as with Christian readers, as with Christian readers, as with Christian readers, as with Christian

churchurchurchurch windows.ch windows.ch windows.ch windows.

orororor

Buddhist Sacred scrolls Buddhist Sacred scrolls Buddhist Sacred scrolls Buddhist Sacred scrolls ---- Japanese Hoke kyo or the Japanese Hoke kyo or the Japanese Hoke kyo or the Japanese Hoke kyo or the

Lotus Sutra :Lotus Sutra :Lotus Sutra :Lotus Sutra :

www.asia.si.edu/collections/singleObject.cfm?ObjectNumber=F1962.27www.asia.si.edu/collections/singleObject.cfm?ObjectNumber=F1962.27www.asia.si.edu/collections/singleObject.cfm?ObjectNumber=F1962.27www.asia.si.edu/collections/singleObject.cfm?ObjectNumber=F1962.27

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MicrographyMicrographyMicrographyMicrography

A Jewish art form developed in the 9th century, with A Jewish art form developed in the 9th century, with A Jewish art form developed in the 9th century, with A Jewish art form developed in the 9th century, with

parallels in Christianity and Islam, utilizing minute parallels in Christianity and Islam, utilizing minute parallels in Christianity and Islam, utilizing minute parallels in Christianity and Islam, utilizing minute

letters to form representational, geometric and letters to form representational, geometric and letters to form representational, geometric and letters to form representational, geometric and

abstract designs. abstract designs. abstract designs. abstract designs.

Traditionally used to Traditionally used to Traditionally used to Traditionally used to

define images in define images in define images in define images in

biblical codices, it is nbiblical codices, it is nbiblical codices, it is nbiblical codices, it is no o o o

longer uniqlonger uniqlonger uniqlonger unique to ue to ue to ue to

Jewish art; the Jewish art; the Jewish art; the Jewish art; the

weaving of minute weaving of minute weaving of minute weaving of minute

lettering into your lettering into your lettering into your lettering into your

designs may give you a designs may give you a designs may give you a designs may give you a

starting point?starting point?starting point?starting point?

http://gawno.com/2009/05/micrographyhttp://gawno.com/2009/05/micrographyhttp://gawno.com/2009/05/micrographyhttp://gawno.com/2009/05/micrography----texttexttexttext----artartartart----andandandand----typography/typography/typography/typography/

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Consider the Consider the Consider the Consider the quality of the document basis:quality of the document basis:quality of the document basis:quality of the document basis:

The first ‘words’ were recorded in clay; tablets of clay The first ‘words’ were recorded in clay; tablets of clay The first ‘words’ were recorded in clay; tablets of clay The first ‘words’ were recorded in clay; tablets of clay

found in Mesopotamia began with pictograms then found in Mesopotamia began with pictograms then found in Mesopotamia began with pictograms then found in Mesopotamia began with pictograms then

cuneiform script. Long before the ecuneiform script. Long before the ecuneiform script. Long before the ecuneiform script. Long before the early manuscripts arly manuscripts arly manuscripts arly manuscripts

written on papyruswritten on papyruswritten on papyruswritten on papyrus the first written recorded the first written recorded the first written recorded the first written recorded

communications were abcommunications were abcommunications were abcommunications were about taxes and financial out taxes and financial out taxes and financial out taxes and financial

transactions transactions transactions transactions –––– Money! Money! Money! Money!

http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/writing/home_set.htmlhttp://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/writing/home_set.htmlhttp://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/writing/home_set.htmlhttp://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/writing/home_set.html

The Gospel of St John 3The Gospel of St John 3The Gospel of St John 3The Gospel of St John 3rdrdrdrd Century papyrus codex was Century papyrus codex was Century papyrus codex was Century papyrus codex was

unearthed in a rubbish tip in 20unearthed in a rubbish tip in 20unearthed in a rubbish tip in 20unearthed in a rubbish tip in 20thththth C E C E C E C Egypt!gypt!gypt!gypt!

Many manuscripts are created on:Many manuscripts are created on:Many manuscripts are created on:Many manuscripts are created on:

Parchment = any animal skinParchment = any animal skinParchment = any animal skinParchment = any animal skin

Vellum = highest quality skinVellum = highest quality skinVellum = highest quality skinVellum = highest quality skin

Consider vellum itself: Consider vellum itself: Consider vellum itself: Consider vellum itself: Parchment Vellum is like Parchment Vellum is like Parchment Vellum is like Parchment Vellum is like

waxed paper, what iswaxed paper, what iswaxed paper, what iswaxed paper, what is its colour, texture, and its colour, texture, and its colour, texture, and its colour, texture, and

thickness?thickness?thickness?thickness?

Does it look new or is it worn and cracked and faded Does it look new or is it worn and cracked and faded Does it look new or is it worn and cracked and faded Does it look new or is it worn and cracked and faded? ? ? ?

How much of the writing can be read? How much of the writing can be read? How much of the writing can be read? How much of the writing can be read?

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What is the quality of line that the quills made? What is the quality of line that the quills made? What is the quality of line that the quills made? What is the quality of line that the quills made?

Was colour or gold used? Was colour or gold used? Was colour or gold used? Was colour or gold used?

Gilding was polished with a stone or tooth on glue; it Gilding was polished with a stone or tooth on glue; it Gilding was polished with a stone or tooth on glue; it Gilding was polished with a stone or tooth on glue; it

still glows in manuscripts centuries later.still glows in manuscripts centuries later.still glows in manuscripts centuries later.still glows in manuscripts centuries later.

What has been keptWhat has been keptWhat has been keptWhat has been kept????

Wills and inventoriWills and inventoriWills and inventoriWills and inventories?es?es?es?

Treaties e.g. 1360 of CalaisTreaties e.g. 1360 of CalaisTreaties e.g. 1360 of CalaisTreaties e.g. 1360 of Calais

Letters?Letters?Letters?Letters?

Maps?Maps?Maps?Maps?

Books?Books?Books?Books?

Books were very precious, hand copied and owned by Books were very precious, hand copied and owned by Books were very precious, hand copied and owned by Books were very precious, hand copied and owned by

very few people. very few people. very few people. very few people. Before printing, all books were Before printing, all books were Before printing, all books were Before printing, all books were

written by hand.written by hand.written by hand.written by hand.

Manuscript = Latin Manuscript = Latin Manuscript = Latin Manuscript = Latin

Scriptus = written Scriptus = written Scriptus = written Scriptus = written

Manu = handManu = handManu = handManu = hand

Liber Vitae Liber Vitae Liber Vitae Liber Vitae –––– book of life book of life book of life book of life –––– a a a a medieval record of names medieval record of names medieval record of names medieval record of names

of those destined for heaven!of those destined for heaven!of those destined for heaven!of those destined for heaven!

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Etymologiae Etymologiae Etymologiae Etymologiae –––– 1 1 1 1stststst encyclopaedia AD560 encyclopaedia AD560 encyclopaedia AD560 encyclopaedia AD560----636 by Isidore 636 by Isidore 636 by Isidore 636 by Isidore

of Seville.of Seville.of Seville.of Seville.

Why are some things stored so carefully?Why are some things stored so carefully?Why are some things stored so carefully?Why are some things stored so carefully?

Value?Value?Value?Value?

Historical interest?Historical interest?Historical interest?Historical interest?

Property?Property?Property?Property?

Titles? Parish?Titles? Parish?Titles? Parish?Titles? Parish?

Lineage?Lineage?Lineage?Lineage?

Tax? Public?Tax? Public?Tax? Public?Tax? Public?

Tithe? ManorialTithe? ManorialTithe? ManorialTithe? Manorial????

Accident of history?Accident of history?Accident of history?Accident of history?

Where were they originally kept?Where were they originally kept?Where were they originally kept?Where were they originally kept?

Grand houses?Grand houses?Grand houses?Grand houses?

Churches and monasteries?Churches and monasteries?Churches and monasteries?Churches and monasteries?

Big trading guilds?Big trading guilds?Big trading guilds?Big trading guilds?

Who were the people who wanted them kept?Who were the people who wanted them kept?Who were the people who wanted them kept?Who were the people who wanted them kept?

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Sacred textsSacred textsSacred textsSacred texts

The handwritten St Cuthbert Gospel from the 7The handwritten St Cuthbert Gospel from the 7The handwritten St Cuthbert Gospel from the 7The handwritten St Cuthbert Gospel from the 7thththth

Century was placed in St Cuthbert’sCentury was placed in St Cuthbert’sCentury was placed in St Cuthbert’sCentury was placed in St Cuthbert’s coffin on his coffin on his coffin on his coffin on his

elevation to sainthood. It is an exceptionally elevation to sainthood. It is an exceptionally elevation to sainthood. It is an exceptionally elevation to sainthood. It is an exceptionally

important landmark in the history of book production.important landmark in the history of book production.important landmark in the history of book production.important landmark in the history of book production.

Illuminated manuscripts were produced for display in Illuminated manuscripts were produced for display in Illuminated manuscripts were produced for display in Illuminated manuscripts were produced for display in

the Scriptorium of a Cathedral Priory; sumptuously the Scriptorium of a Cathedral Priory; sumptuously the Scriptorium of a Cathedral Priory; sumptuously the Scriptorium of a Cathedral Priory; sumptuously

adorned adorned adorned adorned –––– gold leaf tooled. gold leaf tooled. gold leaf tooled. gold leaf tooled.

Lit byLit byLit byLit by candlelight, illumination would have glowed. candlelight, illumination would have glowed. candlelight, illumination would have glowed. candlelight, illumination would have glowed.

Sublime Words Ridiculous images:Sublime Words Ridiculous images:Sublime Words Ridiculous images:Sublime Words Ridiculous images: In the later Middle Ages, sacred, solemn texts were In the later Middle Ages, sacred, solemn texts were In the later Middle Ages, sacred, solemn texts were In the later Middle Ages, sacred, solemn texts were often accompanied by images seemingly intended to often accompanied by images seemingly intended to often accompanied by images seemingly intended to often accompanied by images seemingly intended to distract, to amuse and perhaps even to shock their distract, to amuse and perhaps even to shock their distract, to amuse and perhaps even to shock their distract, to amuse and perhaps even to shock their readers. readers. readers. readers. Playful and Playful and Playful and Playful and sometimes perverse, such images offer sometimes perverse, such images offer sometimes perverse, such images offer sometimes perverse, such images offer powerful insights into the nature of devotion in the powerful insights into the nature of devotion in the powerful insights into the nature of devotion in the powerful insights into the nature of devotion in the period. Drawing on the monkeys and monsters period. Drawing on the monkeys and monsters period. Drawing on the monkeys and monsters period. Drawing on the monkeys and monsters depicted,perhaps, in the margins of the British depicted,perhaps, in the margins of the British depicted,perhaps, in the margins of the British depicted,perhaps, in the margins of the British Library's Royal manuscripts, consider what these Library's Royal manuscripts, consider what these Library's Royal manuscripts, consider what these Library's Royal manuscripts, consider what these images tell you about thimages tell you about thimages tell you about thimages tell you about the people who made and the e people who made and the e people who made and the e people who made and the people who owned these books.people who owned these books.people who owned these books.people who owned these books.

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Edward 4Edward 4Edward 4Edward 4thththth 1461 1461 1461 1461----83 was the founder of the old royal 83 was the founder of the old royal 83 was the founder of the old royal 83 was the founder of the old royal

library. Fifty illuminated manuscripts acquired by him library. Fifty illuminated manuscripts acquired by him library. Fifty illuminated manuscripts acquired by him library. Fifty illuminated manuscripts acquired by him

are at the heart of the collection now in the care of the are at the heart of the collection now in the care of the are at the heart of the collection now in the care of the are at the heart of the collection now in the care of the

British Library. He began his colBritish Library. He began his colBritish Library. He began his colBritish Library. He began his collection just at the lection just at the lection just at the lection just at the

time printing arrived.time printing arrived.time printing arrived.time printing arrived.

These hand written and decorated books were often These hand written and decorated books were often These hand written and decorated books were often These hand written and decorated books were often

huge in size and lavishly illustrated. huge in size and lavishly illustrated. huge in size and lavishly illustrated. huge in size and lavishly illustrated.

Edward’s books were intended to be read aloud!Edward’s books were intended to be read aloud!Edward’s books were intended to be read aloud!Edward’s books were intended to be read aloud!

Codex Sinaiticus is ‘a jewel beyond price’ one of the Codex Sinaiticus is ‘a jewel beyond price’ one of the Codex Sinaiticus is ‘a jewel beyond price’ one of the Codex Sinaiticus is ‘a jewel beyond price’ one of the

most important landmarmost important landmarmost important landmarmost important landmarks in the history of the book ks in the history of the book ks in the history of the book ks in the history of the book

from the 4from the 4from the 4from the 4thththth Century. Century. Century. Century.

Alongside codex Vaticanus & Codex Alexandrinus Alongside codex Vaticanus & Codex Alexandrinus Alongside codex Vaticanus & Codex Alexandrinus Alongside codex Vaticanus & Codex Alexandrinus

equal three of the most important manuscripts of the equal three of the most important manuscripts of the equal three of the most important manuscripts of the equal three of the most important manuscripts of the

bible, and two are available to view at the British bible, and two are available to view at the British bible, and two are available to view at the British bible, and two are available to view at the British

Museum.Museum.Museum.Museum.

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The Dawn of printing arrived in Korea AD704The Dawn of printing arrived in Korea AD704The Dawn of printing arrived in Korea AD704The Dawn of printing arrived in Korea AD704----751751751751

The first printed book in England 1454The first printed book in England 1454The first printed book in England 1454The first printed book in England 1454----5 was the Bible 5 was the Bible 5 was the Bible 5 was the Bible

–––– on Vellum, with mass production by 1480. on Vellum, with mass production by 1480. on Vellum, with mass production by 1480. on Vellum, with mass production by 1480.

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Family treesFamily treesFamily treesFamily trees

Family tFamily tFamily tFamily trees were popular. They could be beautifully rees were popular. They could be beautifully rees were popular. They could be beautifully rees were popular. They could be beautifully

written and illustrated but often in a way that gave written and illustrated but often in a way that gave written and illustrated but often in a way that gave written and illustrated but often in a way that gave

the appearance of a much closer relationship with a the appearance of a much closer relationship with a the appearance of a much closer relationship with a the appearance of a much closer relationship with a

grand family than was the case.grand family than was the case.grand family than was the case.grand family than was the case.

For example, all European Medieval Kings claimed to For example, all European Medieval Kings claimed to For example, all European Medieval Kings claimed to For example, all European Medieval Kings claimed to

be descended from Trojbe descended from Trojbe descended from Trojbe descended from Trojans, who came to Europe after ans, who came to Europe after ans, who came to Europe after ans, who came to Europe after

the fall of Troy.the fall of Troy.the fall of Troy.the fall of Troy.

The Trojans were seen as heroic and noble; such The Trojans were seen as heroic and noble; such The Trojans were seen as heroic and noble; such The Trojans were seen as heroic and noble; such

excellent ancestors to claim lineage to…excellent ancestors to claim lineage to…excellent ancestors to claim lineage to…excellent ancestors to claim lineage to…

William the Bastard had an unenviably difficult William the Bastard had an unenviably difficult William the Bastard had an unenviably difficult William the Bastard had an unenviably difficult

status, as both illegitimate and the usurper of the status, as both illegitimate and the usurper of the status, as both illegitimate and the usurper of the status, as both illegitimate and the usurper of the

English throne; effEnglish throne; effEnglish throne; effEnglish throne; efforts were made to reconcile him orts were made to reconcile him orts were made to reconcile him orts were made to reconcile him

with 'English royalty' through the House of with 'English royalty' through the House of with 'English royalty' through the House of with 'English royalty' through the House of

Plantagenet.Plantagenet.Plantagenet.Plantagenet.

What stories can they tell us of the lives of real people What stories can they tell us of the lives of real people What stories can they tell us of the lives of real people What stories can they tell us of the lives of real people

in a real place and time?in a real place and time?in a real place and time?in a real place and time?

Documents can change historyDocuments can change historyDocuments can change historyDocuments can change history; designs for ; designs for ; designs for ; designs for

Stephenson's "Rocket” or Clause Four of tStephenson's "Rocket” or Clause Four of tStephenson's "Rocket” or Clause Four of tStephenson's "Rocket” or Clause Four of the Labour he Labour he Labour he Labour

Party's constitution, for example.Party's constitution, for example.Party's constitution, for example.Party's constitution, for example.

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Security Security Security Security

Then there were the lengths people went to, to prevent Then there were the lengths people went to, to prevent Then there were the lengths people went to, to prevent Then there were the lengths people went to, to prevent the documents being falsely copied, the signatures, the documents being falsely copied, the signatures, the documents being falsely copied, the signatures, the documents being falsely copied, the signatures, seals, crests and wax impressions. seals, crests and wax impressions. seals, crests and wax impressions. seals, crests and wax impressions. With extravagant With extravagant With extravagant With extravagant gilded clasps and sumptuous velvet covegilded clasps and sumptuous velvet covegilded clasps and sumptuous velvet covegilded clasps and sumptuous velvet covering, a ring, a ring, a ring, a manuscript of Henry VII, a legal contract between manuscript of Henry VII, a legal contract between manuscript of Henry VII, a legal contract between manuscript of Henry VII, a legal contract between Henry VII and Westminster Abbey Henry VII and Westminster Abbey Henry VII and Westminster Abbey Henry VII and Westminster Abbey had seals as big had seals as big had seals as big had seals as big as side plates. as side plates. as side plates. as side plates.

The jaggedThe jaggedThe jaggedThe jagged edge of the manuscript edge of the manuscript edge of the manuscript edge of the manuscript ---- the indenture the indenture the indenture the indenture ---- fits an exact copy of the Will held by the monks in the fits an exact copy of the Will held by the monks in the fits an exact copy of the Will held by the monks in the fits an exact copy of the Will held by the monks in the Abbey and constitutes twAbbey and constitutes twAbbey and constitutes twAbbey and constitutes two halves of a legal contract.o halves of a legal contract.o halves of a legal contract.o halves of a legal contract. Magna Carta Magna Carta Magna Carta Magna Carta –––– large seals, ribbons and tapes. large seals, ribbons and tapes. large seals, ribbons and tapes. large seals, ribbons and tapes.

Some examples have little seals all along the bottom Some examples have little seals all along the bottom Some examples have little seals all along the bottom Some examples have little seals all along the bottom

edge. Some have glorious decoration and gilding. edge. Some have glorious decoration and gilding. edge. Some have glorious decoration and gilding. edge. Some have glorious decoration and gilding.

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‘The beauty of the book displays my genius’ Eadwine ‘The beauty of the book displays my genius’ Eadwine ‘The beauty of the book displays my genius’ Eadwine ‘The beauty of the book displays my genius’ Eadwine

mid 12mid 12mid 12mid 12thththth Century. Century. Century. Century.

Book covers often show of their importance to the Book covers often show of their importance to the Book covers often show of their importance to the Book covers often show of their importance to the

owner and their VALowner and their VALowner and their VALowner and their VALUE and POWER.UE and POWER.UE and POWER.UE and POWER.

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Bright and Beautiful.Bright and Beautiful.Bright and Beautiful.Bright and Beautiful.

When these documents were made they were When these documents were made they were When these documents were made they were When these documents were made they were

resplendent, things of pride as well as practicality. resplendent, things of pride as well as practicality. resplendent, things of pride as well as practicality. resplendent, things of pride as well as practicality.

Consider making yours the same. They used colours Consider making yours the same. They used colours Consider making yours the same. They used colours Consider making yours the same. They used colours

made from semi precious stones. We are lucky we can made from semi precious stones. We are lucky we can made from semi precious stones. We are lucky we can made from semi precious stones. We are lucky we can

use the same bright bluse the same bright bluse the same bright bluse the same bright blues, greens, reds and gold ues, greens, reds and gold ues, greens, reds and gold ues, greens, reds and gold

without being a prince of the church or state.without being a prince of the church or state.without being a prince of the church or state.without being a prince of the church or state.

Bestiaries and PsaltersBestiaries and PsaltersBestiaries and PsaltersBestiaries and Psalters

Although monastic scriptoria continued, around Although monastic scriptoria continued, around Although monastic scriptoria continued, around Although monastic scriptoria continued, around

1200AD, provision of education shifted from the 1200AD, provision of education shifted from the 1200AD, provision of education shifted from the 1200AD, provision of education shifted from the

cathedral schools to universities such as Oxford. cathedral schools to universities such as Oxford. cathedral schools to universities such as Oxford. cathedral schools to universities such as Oxford.

New texts bNew texts bNew texts bNew texts began to circulate for the urban and rural egan to circulate for the urban and rural egan to circulate for the urban and rural egan to circulate for the urban and rural

secular elite and middle classes, such as works on secular elite and middle classes, such as works on secular elite and middle classes, such as works on secular elite and middle classes, such as works on

natural history (the bestiary). Books of Hours also natural history (the bestiary). Books of Hours also natural history (the bestiary). Books of Hours also natural history (the bestiary). Books of Hours also

emerged as the most popular book, geared to private emerged as the most popular book, geared to private emerged as the most popular book, geared to private emerged as the most popular book, geared to private

devotion. devotion. devotion. devotion.

A bestiary, a popular manual providing informatiA bestiary, a popular manual providing informatiA bestiary, a popular manual providing informatiA bestiary, a popular manual providing information on on on

about animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish, much about animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish, much about animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish, much about animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fish, much

of it interpreted as illustrating a Christian moral. of it interpreted as illustrating a Christian moral. of it interpreted as illustrating a Christian moral. of it interpreted as illustrating a Christian moral.

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‘The Felbrigge Psalter’ was written in northern France ‘The Felbrigge Psalter’ was written in northern France ‘The Felbrigge Psalter’ was written in northern France ‘The Felbrigge Psalter’ was written in northern France

around 1250. An embroidered panel on the binding around 1250. An embroidered panel on the binding around 1250. An embroidered panel on the binding around 1250. An embroidered panel on the binding

dates to around 1300.dates to around 1300.dates to around 1300.dates to around 1300.

This book was ownThis book was ownThis book was ownThis book was owned by a Suffolk nun called Anne ed by a Suffolk nun called Anne ed by a Suffolk nun called Anne ed by a Suffolk nun called Anne

Felbrigge in the fifteenth century, and hence gets its Felbrigge in the fifteenth century, and hence gets its Felbrigge in the fifteenth century, and hence gets its Felbrigge in the fifteenth century, and hence gets its

popular name.popular name.popular name.popular name.

‘The Gorleston Psalter’ a manuscript made, probably ‘The Gorleston Psalter’ a manuscript made, probably ‘The Gorleston Psalter’ a manuscript made, probably ‘The Gorleston Psalter’ a manuscript made, probably

in the 1310s, for someone connected with the church of in the 1310s, for someone connected with the church of in the 1310s, for someone connected with the church of in the 1310s, for someone connected with the church of

St Andrew at Gorleston in Norfolk. This manuscSt Andrew at Gorleston in Norfolk. This manuscSt Andrew at Gorleston in Norfolk. This manuscSt Andrew at Gorleston in Norfolk. This manuscript ript ript ript

is rich in ‘basis rich in ‘basis rich in ‘basis rich in ‘bas----dededede----page’, literally bottompage’, literally bottompage’, literally bottompage’, literally bottom----ofofofof----thethethethe----page, page, page, page,

illustrations. Images in the margins of medieval illustrations. Images in the margins of medieval illustrations. Images in the margins of medieval illustrations. Images in the margins of medieval

manuscripts were there to instruct but also to amuse. manuscripts were there to instruct but also to amuse. manuscripts were there to instruct but also to amuse. manuscripts were there to instruct but also to amuse.

They often contain visual observations of the times They often contain visual observations of the times They often contain visual observations of the times They often contain visual observations of the times

and society.and society.and society.and society.

Like our own notebooks of Like our own notebooks of Like our own notebooks of Like our own notebooks of modern times, often there modern times, often there modern times, often there modern times, often there

can be found inscriptions and notes added in margins can be found inscriptions and notes added in margins can be found inscriptions and notes added in margins can be found inscriptions and notes added in margins ––––

personal messages and annotations.personal messages and annotations.personal messages and annotations.personal messages and annotations.

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Records.Records.Records.Records.

What records do we keep? How do they compare with What records do we keep? How do they compare with What records do we keep? How do they compare with What records do we keep? How do they compare with

those that are nearly a thousand years old?those that are nearly a thousand years old?those that are nearly a thousand years old?those that are nearly a thousand years old?

I recently had the job of clearing I recently had the job of clearing I recently had the job of clearing I recently had the job of clearing the home I grew up in the home I grew up in the home I grew up in the home I grew up in

of more than fifty years of accumulated records. of more than fifty years of accumulated records. of more than fifty years of accumulated records. of more than fifty years of accumulated records.

There were:There were:There were:There were:

Letters home from college written in the 1960s.Letters home from college written in the 1960s.Letters home from college written in the 1960s.Letters home from college written in the 1960s.

School reportsSchool reportsSchool reportsSchool reports

Piano certificatesPiano certificatesPiano certificatesPiano certificates

Drawings from childhoodDrawings from childhoodDrawings from childhoodDrawings from childhood

Newspaper cuttingsNewspaper cuttingsNewspaper cuttingsNewspaper cuttings

Hundreds of photographsHundreds of photographsHundreds of photographsHundreds of photographs

Ration books and identiRation books and identiRation books and identiRation books and identity cards.ty cards.ty cards.ty cards.

They brought back vividly the live that had been led They brought back vividly the live that had been led They brought back vividly the live that had been led They brought back vividly the live that had been led

there.there.there.there.

If you had your own tin box that was going down the If you had your own tin box that was going down the If you had your own tin box that was going down the If you had your own tin box that was going down the

generations what would you include?generations what would you include?generations what would you include?generations what would you include?

Would you use a box, or a book or a scroll? Would you use a box, or a book or a scroll? Would you use a box, or a book or a scroll? Would you use a box, or a book or a scroll?

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Many quilts had memories stitched in. Many quilts had memories stitched in. Many quilts had memories stitched in. Many quilts had memories stitched in.

Rag rugs evokeRag rugs evokeRag rugs evokeRag rugs evoke the people who wore the clothes that the people who wore the clothes that the people who wore the clothes that the people who wore the clothes that

eventually were cut up and used. eventually were cut up and used. eventually were cut up and used. eventually were cut up and used.

Look out for laundry identification marks on old Look out for laundry identification marks on old Look out for laundry identification marks on old Look out for laundry identification marks on old

linens; a nun, for example, may not have owned much linens; a nun, for example, may not have owned much linens; a nun, for example, may not have owned much linens; a nun, for example, may not have owned much

but her nightgown or under garments were personal but her nightgown or under garments were personal but her nightgown or under garments were personal but her nightgown or under garments were personal

and precious, they needed to retuand precious, they needed to retuand precious, they needed to retuand precious, they needed to return to their original rn to their original rn to their original rn to their original

owner. Finely stitched initials helped identification.owner. Finely stitched initials helped identification.owner. Finely stitched initials helped identification.owner. Finely stitched initials helped identification.

Many of us record a special event in textiles. Birth is Many of us record a special event in textiles. Birth is Many of us record a special event in textiles. Birth is Many of us record a special event in textiles. Birth is

one where beautifully worked christening robes are one where beautifully worked christening robes are one where beautifully worked christening robes are one where beautifully worked christening robes are

used down the generations. I have shawls knitted for used down the generations. I have shawls knitted for used down the generations. I have shawls knitted for used down the generations. I have shawls knitted for

my children and one my children and one my children and one my children and one knitted by the same great aunt, knitted by the same great aunt, knitted by the same great aunt, knitted by the same great aunt,

for their father. for their father. for their father. for their father.

There are also the records we keep for our own interest There are also the records we keep for our own interest There are also the records we keep for our own interest There are also the records we keep for our own interest

that can be very interesting for future generations. that can be very interesting for future generations. that can be very interesting for future generations. that can be very interesting for future generations.

Things like personal weather records, personal animal Things like personal weather records, personal animal Things like personal weather records, personal animal Things like personal weather records, personal animal

and bird sighting records, records of hunand bird sighting records, records of hunand bird sighting records, records of hunand bird sighting records, records of hunts and fishing ts and fishing ts and fishing ts and fishing

tips, and diaries which can encapsulate a life just by tips, and diaries which can encapsulate a life just by tips, and diaries which can encapsulate a life just by tips, and diaries which can encapsulate a life just by

recording day to day events.recording day to day events.recording day to day events.recording day to day events.

Personal Personal Personal Personal ---- You may have a very strong connection You may have a very strong connection You may have a very strong connection You may have a very strong connection

with one aspect of all of this. Go for it!with one aspect of all of this. Go for it!with one aspect of all of this. Go for it!with one aspect of all of this. Go for it!

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ResearchResearchResearchResearch

InvestigateInvestigateInvestigateInvestigate

ProbeProbeProbeProbe

SearchSearchSearchSearch

AssessAssessAssessAssess

ReviewReviewReviewReview

StudyStudyStudyStudy

AnalyseAnalyseAnalyseAnalyse

ExExExExamineamineamineamine

ExploreExploreExploreExplore

ScrutinizeScrutinizeScrutinizeScrutinize

TestTestTestTest

EnjoyEnjoyEnjoyEnjoy

SketchSketchSketchSketch

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To Start:To Start:To Start:To Start:

Collection.Collection.Collection.Collection.

The first stage of any design process is to collect The first stage of any design process is to collect The first stage of any design process is to collect The first stage of any design process is to collect

everything related to it in one place. Many artists use everything related to it in one place. Many artists use everything related to it in one place. Many artists use everything related to it in one place. Many artists use

a drawing book but a large envelope or box will do. a drawing book but a large envelope or box will do. a drawing book but a large envelope or box will do. a drawing book but a large envelope or box will do.

I use a notice board. I use a notice board. I use a notice board. I use a notice board.

I finI finI finI find it helps to see the whole collection at once. I will d it helps to see the whole collection at once. I will d it helps to see the whole collection at once. I will d it helps to see the whole collection at once. I will

print some photographs and pin them up and I will add print some photographs and pin them up and I will add print some photographs and pin them up and I will add print some photographs and pin them up and I will add

any drawings or rough notes taken on the day (noany drawings or rough notes taken on the day (noany drawings or rough notes taken on the day (noany drawings or rough notes taken on the day (no----one one one one

will see this but me). I will hang the work done with will see this but me). I will hang the work done with will see this but me). I will hang the work done with will see this but me). I will hang the work done with

Diana or Alison on the inspiration days.Diana or Alison on the inspiration days.Diana or Alison on the inspiration days.Diana or Alison on the inspiration days. I often collect I often collect I often collect I often collect

newspaper articles, art gallery handouts; post cards newspaper articles, art gallery handouts; post cards newspaper articles, art gallery handouts; post cards newspaper articles, art gallery handouts; post cards

from museums and maybe pictures of work by artists I from museums and maybe pictures of work by artists I from museums and maybe pictures of work by artists I from museums and maybe pictures of work by artists I

like. I root through my threads and fabrics and put like. I root through my threads and fabrics and put like. I root through my threads and fabrics and put like. I root through my threads and fabrics and put

small pieces in the mix. If ideas start to bubble I write small pieces in the mix. If ideas start to bubble I write small pieces in the mix. If ideas start to bubble I write small pieces in the mix. If ideas start to bubble I write

notes to myself and addnotes to myself and addnotes to myself and addnotes to myself and add them in. them in. them in. them in.

You may be going on a course or having a design You may be going on a course or having a design You may be going on a course or having a design You may be going on a course or having a design

evening with your Guild. Take some of this along and evening with your Guild. Take some of this along and evening with your Guild. Take some of this along and evening with your Guild. Take some of this along and

get a different slant on it. get a different slant on it. get a different slant on it. get a different slant on it.

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Suggested books:Suggested books:Suggested books:Suggested books:

Illuminated Letters: A treasury of decorative Illuminated Letters: A treasury of decorative Illuminated Letters: A treasury of decorative Illuminated Letters: A treasury of decorative calligraphycalligraphycalligraphycalligraphy

Margaret Morgan Published byMargaret Morgan Published byMargaret Morgan Published byMargaret Morgan Published by A & C Black, 2006. A & C Black, 2006. A & C Black, 2006. A & C Black, 2006. 400 high quality full colour illustrations, step400 high quality full colour illustrations, step400 high quality full colour illustrations, step400 high quality full colour illustrations, step----bybybyby----step step step step projects and a gallery of inspiring modern work using projects and a gallery of inspiring modern work using projects and a gallery of inspiring modern work using projects and a gallery of inspiring modern work using traditional techniques.traditional techniques.traditional techniques.traditional techniques.

This richly illustrated book contains six complete This richly illustrated book contains six complete This richly illustrated book contains six complete This richly illustrated book contains six complete historicallyhistoricallyhistoricallyhistorically----based alphabets, from 7th to 16th cenbased alphabets, from 7th to 16th cenbased alphabets, from 7th to 16th cenbased alphabets, from 7th to 16th centuries turies turies turies and extensive information on all materials & and extensive information on all materials & and extensive information on all materials & and extensive information on all materials & techniques needed to complete these beautiful techniques needed to complete these beautiful techniques needed to complete these beautiful techniques needed to complete these beautiful decorated letters. It is based on research into historical decorated letters. It is based on research into historical decorated letters. It is based on research into historical decorated letters. It is based on research into historical illumination styles at the British Library.illumination styles at the British Library.illumination styles at the British Library.illumination styles at the British Library.

Lark Studio Series Lark Studio Series Lark Studio Series Lark Studio Series –––– Handmade Books Handmade Books Handmade Books Handmade Books

This onThis onThis onThis on----thethethethe----page gpage gpage gpage gallery presents the unlimited allery presents the unlimited allery presents the unlimited allery presents the unlimited

potential of the form, from leatherpotential of the form, from leatherpotential of the form, from leatherpotential of the form, from leather----tooled covers and tooled covers and tooled covers and tooled covers and

handmade papers to exotic bindings. The talented handmade papers to exotic bindings. The talented handmade papers to exotic bindings. The talented handmade papers to exotic bindings. The talented

contributors include Jeanne Germani, David Hodges, contributors include Jeanne Germani, David Hodges, contributors include Jeanne Germani, David Hodges, contributors include Jeanne Germani, David Hodges,

Laura Wait and a host of others.Laura Wait and a host of others.Laura Wait and a host of others.Laura Wait and a host of others.

ISBN13: 9781600596827ISBN13: 9781600596827ISBN13: 9781600596827ISBN13: 9781600596827

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Britannia: One Britannia: One Britannia: One Britannia: One Hundred Documents That Shaped a Hundred Documents That Shaped a Hundred Documents That Shaped a Hundred Documents That Shaped a

Nation.Nation.Nation.Nation.

By Graham Stewart is an By Graham Stewart is an By Graham Stewart is an By Graham Stewart is an illustratedillustratedillustratedillustrated chronicle of chronicle of chronicle of chronicle of British history, thaBritish history, thaBritish history, thaBritish history, that considers documents that t considers documents that t considers documents that t considers documents that arguably changed the face of Britain. arguably changed the face of Britain. arguably changed the face of Britain. arguably changed the face of Britain. From the eighthFrom the eighthFrom the eighthFrom the eighth----century Lindisfarne Gospels to the century Lindisfarne Gospels to the century Lindisfarne Gospels to the century Lindisfarne Gospels to the great testament of Norman bureaucracy, the great testament of Norman bureaucracy, the great testament of Norman bureaucracy, the great testament of Norman bureaucracy, the Domesday Book, to Neville Chamberlain's 1938 Domesday Book, to Neville Chamberlain's 1938 Domesday Book, to Neville Chamberlain's 1938 Domesday Book, to Neville Chamberlain's 1938 Munich agreement with Hitler, the documents Munich agreement with Hitler, the documents Munich agreement with Hitler, the documents Munich agreement with Hitler, the documents selectselectselectselected embrace politics and religion, warfare and ed embrace politics and religion, warfare and ed embrace politics and religion, warfare and ed embrace politics and religion, warfare and diplomacy, economics and the law, science and diplomacy, economics and the law, science and diplomacy, economics and the law, science and diplomacy, economics and the law, science and invention, literature and journalism, as well as sport invention, literature and journalism, as well as sport invention, literature and journalism, as well as sport invention, literature and journalism, as well as sport and popular music. and popular music. and popular music. and popular music. These documents define eras, and continue to resonate These documents define eras, and continue to resonate These documents define eras, and continue to resonate These documents define eras, and continue to resonate today: Magna Carta and the Bill of today: Magna Carta and the Bill of today: Magna Carta and the Bill of today: Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights became Rights became Rights became Rights became vital legal curtailments of arbitrary royal power; vital legal curtailments of arbitrary royal power; vital legal curtailments of arbitrary royal power; vital legal curtailments of arbitrary royal power; nineteenthnineteenthnineteenthnineteenth----century reform acts shaped the creation of century reform acts shaped the creation of century reform acts shaped the creation of century reform acts shaped the creation of parliamentary democracy; translations of the Bible, parliamentary democracy; translations of the Bible, parliamentary democracy; translations of the Bible, parliamentary democracy; translations of the Bible, works of Shakespeare and Dr Samuel Johnson have works of Shakespeare and Dr Samuel Johnson have works of Shakespeare and Dr Samuel Johnson have works of Shakespeare and Dr Samuel Johnson have left indelible marks on the English lleft indelible marks on the English lleft indelible marks on the English lleft indelible marks on the English language. anguage. anguage. anguage. ISBN: ISBN: ISBN: ISBN: 9780857400222

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Exrcises to tryExrcises to tryExrcises to tryExrcises to try

The Aging Process.The Aging Process.The Aging Process.The Aging Process.

Here are some suggestions for creating the look and Here are some suggestions for creating the look and Here are some suggestions for creating the look and Here are some suggestions for creating the look and

feel of old objects.feel of old objects.feel of old objects.feel of old objects.

WashWashWashWash----leathers bought from garages take acrylic and leathers bought from garages take acrylic and leathers bought from garages take acrylic and leathers bought from garages take acrylic and

metallic paints very well.metallic paints very well.metallic paints very well.metallic paints very well.

Most papers and many fabrics slowly tMost papers and many fabrics slowly tMost papers and many fabrics slowly tMost papers and many fabrics slowly turn brown if urn brown if urn brown if urn brown if

they are exposed to light. Dyes bleach and colours they are exposed to light. Dyes bleach and colours they are exposed to light. Dyes bleach and colours they are exposed to light. Dyes bleach and colours

turn blue, as the yellow used in green dye is fugitive.turn blue, as the yellow used in green dye is fugitive.turn blue, as the yellow used in green dye is fugitive.turn blue, as the yellow used in green dye is fugitive.

The favourite way to mimic this is using tea or coffee The favourite way to mimic this is using tea or coffee The favourite way to mimic this is using tea or coffee The favourite way to mimic this is using tea or coffee

to stain. to stain. to stain. to stain.

If you require an even all over colour, iron the paper or If you require an even all over colour, iron the paper or If you require an even all over colour, iron the paper or If you require an even all over colour, iron the paper or

fabric flat fabric flat fabric flat fabric flat and put it in a flat tray. Dampen slightly; and put it in a flat tray. Dampen slightly; and put it in a flat tray. Dampen slightly; and put it in a flat tray. Dampen slightly;

pour on the tea or coffee solution. The dye takes pour on the tea or coffee solution. The dye takes pour on the tea or coffee solution. The dye takes pour on the tea or coffee solution. The dye takes

quickly so the excess can be poured off in a minute or quickly so the excess can be poured off in a minute or quickly so the excess can be poured off in a minute or quickly so the excess can be poured off in a minute or

two and the material left to dry. Repeated applications two and the material left to dry. Repeated applications two and the material left to dry. Repeated applications two and the material left to dry. Repeated applications

give a darker colour. However if you would like an give a darker colour. However if you would like an give a darker colour. However if you would like an give a darker colour. However if you would like an

uneven spread, which I have found gives a better uneven spread, which I have found gives a better uneven spread, which I have found gives a better uneven spread, which I have found gives a better

impression of age, leave the material dry and add the impression of age, leave the material dry and add the impression of age, leave the material dry and add the impression of age, leave the material dry and add the

tea or coffee in the bag.tea or coffee in the bag.tea or coffee in the bag.tea or coffee in the bag.

This stain is very difficult to remove!This stain is very difficult to remove!This stain is very difficult to remove!This stain is very difficult to remove!

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I once bought the little embroidered flowers that are I once bought the little embroidered flowers that are I once bought the little embroidered flowers that are I once bought the little embroidered flowers that are

used on bridesmaids’ dresses. Staused on bridesmaids’ dresses. Staused on bridesmaids’ dresses. Staused on bridesmaids’ dresses. Stained with tea they ined with tea they ined with tea they ined with tea they

worked well representing a time worn plan of a worked well representing a time worn plan of a worked well representing a time worn plan of a worked well representing a time worn plan of a

Victorian garden. In the same project I printed images Victorian garden. In the same project I printed images Victorian garden. In the same project I printed images Victorian garden. In the same project I printed images

on tissue paper, stained them with tea and then sewed on tissue paper, stained them with tea and then sewed on tissue paper, stained them with tea and then sewed on tissue paper, stained them with tea and then sewed

over them with a layer of sheer fabric on top.over them with a layer of sheer fabric on top.over them with a layer of sheer fabric on top.over them with a layer of sheer fabric on top.

Valerie CampbellValerie CampbellValerie CampbellValerie Campbell----Harding; in her Harding; in her Harding; in her Harding; in her book ‘book ‘book ‘book ‘Machine Machine Machine Machine

Embroidery, Stitched PatternsEmbroidery, Stitched PatternsEmbroidery, Stitched PatternsEmbroidery, Stitched Patterns’, explains how to bake ’, explains how to bake ’, explains how to bake ’, explains how to bake

and grill fabrics and paper to gand grill fabrics and paper to gand grill fabrics and paper to gand grill fabrics and paper to get the required shade of et the required shade of et the required shade of et the required shade of

brown.brown.brown.brown.

One of the advantages of this project is it gives you a One of the advantages of this project is it gives you a One of the advantages of this project is it gives you a One of the advantages of this project is it gives you a

dead line. Working back from it, plan a timetable and dead line. Working back from it, plan a timetable and dead line. Working back from it, plan a timetable and dead line. Working back from it, plan a timetable and

enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.enjoy the journey.

Another aging method uses plain typing paper and Another aging method uses plain typing paper and Another aging method uses plain typing paper and Another aging method uses plain typing paper and

cotton fabric. Machine stitch lines with whicotton fabric. Machine stitch lines with whicotton fabric. Machine stitch lines with whicotton fabric. Machine stitch lines with white cotton te cotton te cotton te cotton

in a loose form that suits your subject. Lay the in a loose form that suits your subject. Lay the in a loose form that suits your subject. Lay the in a loose form that suits your subject. Lay the

combined materials flat and make them wet and allow combined materials flat and make them wet and allow combined materials flat and make them wet and allow combined materials flat and make them wet and allow

the paper to soften. the paper to soften. the paper to soften. the paper to soften.

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It gets very mushy so be careful. When it is soft gently It gets very mushy so be careful. When it is soft gently It gets very mushy so be careful. When it is soft gently It gets very mushy so be careful. When it is soft gently

rub the paper away until you like what is left. Leave rub the paper away until you like what is left. Leave rub the paper away until you like what is left. Leave rub the paper away until you like what is left. Leave

until it is until it is until it is until it is completely dry. It will stain well and can be completely dry. It will stain well and can be completely dry. It will stain well and can be completely dry. It will stain well and can be

over sewn with care.over sewn with care.over sewn with care.over sewn with care.

Sand paper and stone can be used to distress the Sand paper and stone can be used to distress the Sand paper and stone can be used to distress the Sand paper and stone can be used to distress the

surface.surface.surface.surface.

Dilute emulsion or acrylic paint can be spread over the Dilute emulsion or acrylic paint can be spread over the Dilute emulsion or acrylic paint can be spread over the Dilute emulsion or acrylic paint can be spread over the

whole piece of work and then rubbed back or worked whole piece of work and then rubbed back or worked whole piece of work and then rubbed back or worked whole piece of work and then rubbed back or worked

into again.into again.into again.into again.

(by Toni(by Toni(by Toni(by Toni Stanford) Stanford) Stanford) Stanford)

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Suggested web sites:Suggested web sites:Suggested web sites:Suggested web sites:

www.mirroroftheworld.com.auwww.mirroroftheworld.com.auwww.mirroroftheworld.com.auwww.mirroroftheworld.com.au

www.bl.ukwww.bl.ukwww.bl.ukwww.bl.uk www.swww.swww.swww.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/mi_education_resource.pdflv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/mi_education_resource.pdflv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/mi_education_resource.pdflv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/mi_education_resource.pdf

Medieval Manuscripts Medieval Manuscripts Medieval Manuscripts Medieval Manuscripts –––– making of: making of: making of: making of: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/pharos/sections/making_art/manuscript.htmlwww.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/pharos/sections/making_art/manuscript.htmlwww.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/pharos/sections/making_art/manuscript.htmlwww.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/pharos/sections/making_art/manuscript.html

Codex Codex Codex Codex –––– Codices Codices Codices Codices http://codexsinaiticus.org/en/http://codexsinaiticus.org/en/http://codexsinaiticus.org/en/http://codexsinaiticus.org/en/

Look at the British Library blog:Look at the British Library blog:Look at the British Library blog:Look at the British Library blog:

http://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digitisedmahttp://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digitisedmahttp://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digitisedmahttp://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/royal/nuscripts/royal/nuscripts/royal/nuscripts/royal/

http://www.edenworkshops.com/Paper_Marbling_http://www.edenworkshops.com/Paper_Marbling_http://www.edenworkshops.com/Paper_Marbling_http://www.edenworkshops.com/Paper_Marbling_----_A_Free_Manual_to_Download.html_A_Free_Manual_to_Download.html_A_Free_Manual_to_Download.html_A_Free_Manual_to_Download.html

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The Finished Piece.The Finished Piece.The Finished Piece.The Finished Piece.

By now one idea has taken hold. Try to reBy now one idea has taken hold. Try to reBy now one idea has taken hold. Try to reBy now one idea has taken hold. Try to resist starting sist starting sist starting sist starting

from cold on the piece.from cold on the piece.from cold on the piece.from cold on the piece.

Give yourself permission to make a paper model, a Give yourself permission to make a paper model, a Give yourself permission to make a paper model, a Give yourself permission to make a paper model, a

rough collage to gauge the layout, to put some colours rough collage to gauge the layout, to put some colours rough collage to gauge the layout, to put some colours rough collage to gauge the layout, to put some colours

together in paint and thread to assess the overall together in paint and thread to assess the overall together in paint and thread to assess the overall together in paint and thread to assess the overall

impact.impact.impact.impact.

Have the courage to say, ‘I need to find out some moreHave the courage to say, ‘I need to find out some moreHave the courage to say, ‘I need to find out some moreHave the courage to say, ‘I need to find out some more

about that’, or ‘That looks clumsy’, or ‘This method about that’, or ‘That looks clumsy’, or ‘This method about that’, or ‘That looks clumsy’, or ‘This method about that’, or ‘That looks clumsy’, or ‘This method

has not given me the results I expected I will ask xx’s has not given me the results I expected I will ask xx’s has not given me the results I expected I will ask xx’s has not given me the results I expected I will ask xx’s

advice when I see her’.advice when I see her’.advice when I see her’.advice when I see her’.

Finally give yourself time!Finally give yourself time!Finally give yourself time!Finally give yourself time!

Moving onMoving onMoving onMoving on....

Kick Start is part of the East Midland Region’s Kick Start is part of the East Midland Region’s Kick Start is part of the East Midland Region’s Kick Start is part of the East Midland Region’s

Education Programme. The aim is foEducation Programme. The aim is foEducation Programme. The aim is foEducation Programme. The aim is for participants to r participants to r participants to r participants to

grow and develop their potential as they take part. grow and develop their potential as they take part. grow and develop their potential as they take part. grow and develop their potential as they take part.

This means that if you want to include your design This means that if you want to include your design This means that if you want to include your design This means that if you want to include your design

process in an adult education programme you are process in an adult education programme you are process in an adult education programme you are process in an adult education programme you are

following that is fine. following that is fine. following that is fine. following that is fine.

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You might search out a oneYou might search out a oneYou might search out a oneYou might search out a one----day course to help you day course to help you day course to help you day course to help you

over a hurdover a hurdover a hurdover a hurdle. Having a discussion with a friend or le. Having a discussion with a friend or le. Having a discussion with a friend or le. Having a discussion with a friend or

supportive group could suit you.supportive group could suit you.supportive group could suit you.supportive group could suit you.

Getting help if you need it is part of the learning Getting help if you need it is part of the learning Getting help if you need it is part of the learning Getting help if you need it is part of the learning

process.process.process.process.

At home try pinning the work up. Put it somewhere At home try pinning the work up. Put it somewhere At home try pinning the work up. Put it somewhere At home try pinning the work up. Put it somewhere

like the mantelpiece or above your computer so that like the mantelpiece or above your computer so that like the mantelpiece or above your computer so that like the mantelpiece or above your computer so that

you see it at unexpyou see it at unexpyou see it at unexpyou see it at unexpected times. Quite often one aspect ected times. Quite often one aspect ected times. Quite often one aspect ected times. Quite often one aspect

will really start to grate. will really start to grate. will really start to grate. will really start to grate.

Take a digital photograph and print it in black and Take a digital photograph and print it in black and Take a digital photograph and print it in black and Take a digital photograph and print it in black and

white. Try printing it larger and smaller can you see white. Try printing it larger and smaller can you see white. Try printing it larger and smaller can you see white. Try printing it larger and smaller can you see

what to do now?what to do now?what to do now?what to do now?

It sometimes helps to hide it away and then see it with It sometimes helps to hide it away and then see it with It sometimes helps to hide it away and then see it with It sometimes helps to hide it away and then see it with

fresh eyes.fresh eyes.fresh eyes.fresh eyes.

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Inspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education daysInspiration and Education days

In order to exhibit their work, participants are In order to exhibit their work, participants are In order to exhibit their work, participants are In order to exhibit their work, participants are

expected to attend one of our inspiration and expected to attend one of our inspiration and expected to attend one of our inspiration and expected to attend one of our inspiration and

education days. education days. education days. education days.

The five ‘Inspiration and Education’ days will be The five ‘Inspiration and Education’ days will be The five ‘Inspiration and Education’ days will be The five ‘Inspiration and Education’ days will be

concerned with starting points and looking at how you concerned with starting points and looking at how you concerned with starting points and looking at how you concerned with starting points and looking at how you

mmmmay develop ideas from a morning session of ay develop ideas from a morning session of ay develop ideas from a morning session of ay develop ideas from a morning session of

immersion into historical archives into designs that immersion into historical archives into designs that immersion into historical archives into designs that immersion into historical archives into designs that

will be useful for a variety of techniques and processes will be useful for a variety of techniques and processes will be useful for a variety of techniques and processes will be useful for a variety of techniques and processes

(research and design development).(research and design development).(research and design development).(research and design development).

We have booked two artists this year, neither work We have booked two artists this year, neither work We have booked two artists this year, neither work We have booked two artists this year, neither work

primarily in teprimarily in teprimarily in teprimarily in textiles. They will get you working in xtiles. They will get you working in xtiles. They will get you working in xtiles. They will get you working in

their usual mediums. Their days will be fun their usual mediums. Their days will be fun their usual mediums. Their days will be fun their usual mediums. Their days will be fun andandandand

challenging.challenging.challenging.challenging. We must attend one to participate in the We must attend one to participate in the We must attend one to participate in the We must attend one to participate in the

Kick Start programme but you are very welcome to go Kick Start programme but you are very welcome to go Kick Start programme but you are very welcome to go Kick Start programme but you are very welcome to go

to more!to more!to more!to more!

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One of our artists is One of our artists is One of our artists is One of our artists is Diana SyderDiana SyderDiana SyderDiana Syder

http://www.dianasyder.com/http://www.dianasyder.com/http://www.dianasyder.com/http://www.dianasyder.com/

Diana will work with groups at venues in Matlock, Diana will work with groups at venues in Matlock, Diana will work with groups at venues in Matlock, Diana will work with groups at venues in Matlock,

Lincoln and Nottingham.Lincoln and Nottingham.Lincoln and Nottingham.Lincoln and Nottingham.

Diana’s Biography:Diana’s Biography:Diana’s Biography:Diana’s Biography:

“I am a painter and poet. As a painter I work in all “I am a painter and poet. As a painter I work in all “I am a painter and poet. As a painter I work in all “I am a painter and poet. As a painter I work in all

media and move between abstract, semimedia and move between abstract, semimedia and move between abstract, semimedia and move between abstract, semi----abstract and abstract and abstract and abstract and

figfigfigfigurative styles. I regularly exhibit and in 2005 won urative styles. I regularly exhibit and in 2005 won urative styles. I regularly exhibit and in 2005 won urative styles. I regularly exhibit and in 2005 won

the Derbyshire County Council Oil painting prize. the Derbyshire County Council Oil painting prize. the Derbyshire County Council Oil painting prize. the Derbyshire County Council Oil painting prize.

My work can be seen at Bakewell Art and Design, My work can be seen at Bakewell Art and Design, My work can be seen at Bakewell Art and Design, My work can be seen at Bakewell Art and Design,

and The Beetroot Tree, Draycott. At the time of and The Beetroot Tree, Draycott. At the time of and The Beetroot Tree, Draycott. At the time of and The Beetroot Tree, Draycott. At the time of

writing I have a painting in The Harley Gallery open writing I have a painting in The Harley Gallery open writing I have a painting in The Harley Gallery open writing I have a painting in The Harley Gallery open

exhibexhibexhibexhibition, Welbeck, and an exhibition scheduled for ition, Welbeck, and an exhibition scheduled for ition, Welbeck, and an exhibition scheduled for ition, Welbeck, and an exhibition scheduled for

June 2013 at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. I tutor June 2013 at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. I tutor June 2013 at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. I tutor June 2013 at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. I tutor

painting workshops and demonstrations. I’m also a painting workshops and demonstrations. I’m also a painting workshops and demonstrations. I’m also a painting workshops and demonstrations. I’m also a

poet for whom science and nature are major themes, poet for whom science and nature are major themes, poet for whom science and nature are major themes, poet for whom science and nature are major themes,

with four published collections: with four published collections: with four published collections: with four published collections: String, Maxwell’s String, Maxwell’s String, Maxwell’s String, Maxwell’s

RainRainRainRainbowbowbowbow (a Poetry Book Society Recommendation), (a Poetry Book Society Recommendation), (a Poetry Book Society Recommendation), (a Poetry Book Society Recommendation),

Hubble, Hubble, Hubble, Hubble, andandandand Planet Box Planet Box Planet Box Planet Box. I have a ‘Public Awareness . I have a ‘Public Awareness . I have a ‘Public Awareness . I have a ‘Public Awareness

of Science Award’ from the Institute of Physics for my of Science Award’ from the Institute of Physics for my of Science Award’ from the Institute of Physics for my of Science Award’ from the Institute of Physics for my

poetry and, as a poet, am on the British Council’s list poetry and, as a poet, am on the British Council’s list poetry and, as a poet, am on the British Council’s list poetry and, as a poet, am on the British Council’s list

of science writers. I have taught and tutored creaof science writers. I have taught and tutored creaof science writers. I have taught and tutored creaof science writers. I have taught and tutored creative tive tive tive

writing extensively both in universities and with writing extensively both in universities and with writing extensively both in universities and with writing extensively both in universities and with

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community groups. I live and work in Taddington in community groups. I live and work in Taddington in community groups. I live and work in Taddington in community groups. I live and work in Taddington in

the Derbyshire Peak District where I design our Well the Derbyshire Peak District where I design our Well the Derbyshire Peak District where I design our Well the Derbyshire Peak District where I design our Well

Dressing. We use around 60 different materials, so in Dressing. We use around 60 different materials, so in Dressing. We use around 60 different materials, so in Dressing. We use around 60 different materials, so in

late August I can usually be found up to mylate August I can usually be found up to mylate August I can usually be found up to mylate August I can usually be found up to my knees in knees in knees in knees in

foliage and flowers, leading our petalling team.foliage and flowers, leading our petalling team.foliage and flowers, leading our petalling team.foliage and flowers, leading our petalling team.

Intention for the day: Intention for the day: Intention for the day: Intention for the day: ‘Writing in pictures, drawing in words’‘Writing in pictures, drawing in words’‘Writing in pictures, drawing in words’‘Writing in pictures, drawing in words’

Artists often find inspiration in text, just as writers Artists often find inspiration in text, just as writers Artists often find inspiration in text, just as writers Artists often find inspiration in text, just as writers

find inspiration in visual images. This workshop will find inspiration in visual images. This workshop will find inspiration in visual images. This workshop will find inspiration in visual images. This workshop will

give you a chance to give you a chance to give you a chance to give you a chance to experiment in both media. We’ll experiment in both media. We’ll experiment in both media. We’ll experiment in both media. We’ll

take ideas from the archivist’s talk and images from take ideas from the archivist’s talk and images from take ideas from the archivist’s talk and images from take ideas from the archivist’s talk and images from

ancient documents to jumpancient documents to jumpancient documents to jumpancient documents to jump----start both your verbal and start both your verbal and start both your verbal and start both your verbal and

visual imaginations. A series of stimulating, visual imaginations. A series of stimulating, visual imaginations. A series of stimulating, visual imaginations. A series of stimulating,

interconnected exercises will take you beyond the interconnected exercises will take you beyond the interconnected exercises will take you beyond the interconnected exercises will take you beyond the

obvious, leading towarobvious, leading towarobvious, leading towarobvious, leading towards a final piece that combines ds a final piece that combines ds a final piece that combines ds a final piece that combines

both text and visual images/textures. This is an both text and visual images/textures. This is an both text and visual images/textures. This is an both text and visual images/textures. This is an

opportunity to broaden your Archive project work, or opportunity to broaden your Archive project work, or opportunity to broaden your Archive project work, or opportunity to broaden your Archive project work, or

to introduce new elements into your practice. Don’t to introduce new elements into your practice. Don’t to introduce new elements into your practice. Don’t to introduce new elements into your practice. Don’t

worry if you think you can’t draw or can’t write; you worry if you think you can’t draw or can’t write; you worry if you think you can’t draw or can’t write; you worry if you think you can’t draw or can’t write; you

will surprise youwill surprise youwill surprise youwill surprise yourself! You will go home with all sorts rself! You will go home with all sorts rself! You will go home with all sorts rself! You will go home with all sorts

of interesting visual and written material and of interesting visual and written material and of interesting visual and written material and of interesting visual and written material and

brimming with ideas for further work.brimming with ideas for further work.brimming with ideas for further work.brimming with ideas for further work.

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Requirements for the day: Requirements for the day: Requirements for the day: Requirements for the day: Plastic sheeting to protect your workspace, , kitchen Plastic sheeting to protect your workspace, , kitchen Plastic sheeting to protect your workspace, , kitchen Plastic sheeting to protect your workspace, , kitchen

roll/cleaning rags, a hairdryer, charcoal, 4 largeroll/cleaning rags, a hairdryer, charcoal, 4 largeroll/cleaning rags, a hairdryer, charcoal, 4 largeroll/cleaning rags, a hairdryer, charcoal, 4 large plastic plastic plastic plastic

pots (eg large yoghurt) , large drawing board (eg 76 x pots (eg large yoghurt) , large drawing board (eg 76 x pots (eg large yoghurt) , large drawing board (eg 76 x pots (eg large yoghurt) , large drawing board (eg 76 x

76cms OR you can work on the table surface), white 76cms OR you can work on the table surface), white 76cms OR you can work on the table surface), white 76cms OR you can work on the table surface), white

pastel, 2 household paint brushes (between ½ inch and pastel, 2 household paint brushes (between ½ inch and pastel, 2 household paint brushes (between ½ inch and pastel, 2 household paint brushes (between ½ inch and

2 inches), graphite, w/sol graphite sticks, pencils, a 2 inches), graphite, w/sol graphite sticks, pencils, a 2 inches), graphite, w/sol graphite sticks, pencils, a 2 inches), graphite, w/sol graphite sticks, pencils, a

chunky eraser (not a putty rubbechunky eraser (not a putty rubbechunky eraser (not a putty rubbechunky eraser (not a putty rubber). Any other r). Any other r). Any other r). Any other

implements you can’t bear to leave home without. A implements you can’t bear to leave home without. A implements you can’t bear to leave home without. A implements you can’t bear to leave home without. A

piece of any fabric....this could be a scarf, or anything piece of any fabric....this could be a scarf, or anything piece of any fabric....this could be a scarf, or anything piece of any fabric....this could be a scarf, or anything

you have in your workbox, size not critical but you have in your workbox, size not critical but you have in your workbox, size not critical but you have in your workbox, size not critical but

somewhere between a square foot and a square metre. somewhere between a square foot and a square metre. somewhere between a square foot and a square metre. somewhere between a square foot and a square metre.

We will provide acrylic paint inWe will provide acrylic paint inWe will provide acrylic paint inWe will provide acrylic paint in black and white plus black and white plus black and white plus black and white plus

largelargelargelarge sheets of cartridge paper. sheets of cartridge paper. sheets of cartridge paper. sheets of cartridge paper.

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Venues with Diana:Venues with Diana:Venues with Diana:Venues with Diana:

1.1.1.1. Saturday 15Saturday 15Saturday 15Saturday 15thththth September 2012 morning September 2012 morning September 2012 morning September 2012 morning session at:session at:session at:session at:

Derbyshire County Council Records Office, Derbyshire County Council Records Office, Derbyshire County Council Records Office, Derbyshire County Council Records Office, New Street, MatlockNew Street, MatlockNew Street, MatlockNew Street, Matlock Followed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session at Matlock Imperial Rooms,Matlock Imperial Rooms,Matlock Imperial Rooms,Matlock Imperial Rooms, ImpImpImpImperial Road, Matlock DE4 3NLerial Road, Matlock DE4 3NLerial Road, Matlock DE4 3NLerial Road, Matlock DE4 3NL (about 10 mins walk(about 10 mins walk(about 10 mins walk(about 10 mins walk---- downhill!) downhill!) downhill!) downhill!)

http://recordoffice.wordpress.com/http://recordoffice.wordpress.com/http://recordoffice.wordpress.com/http://recordoffice.wordpress.com/

“We are“We are“We are“We are responsible for Derbyshire's archives. These responsible for Derbyshire's archives. These responsible for Derbyshire's archives. These responsible for Derbyshire's archives. These areareareare original documentsoriginal documentsoriginal documentsoriginal documents created by individuals, families created by individuals, families created by individuals, families created by individuals, families or organisations in the normal course ofor organisations in the normal course ofor organisations in the normal course ofor organisations in the normal course of their their their their activities. Archives are an important source ofactivities. Archives are an important source ofactivities. Archives are an important source ofactivities. Archives are an important source of original original original original evidence. We hold over four miles of original evidence. We hold over four miles of original evidence. We hold over four miles of original evidence. We hold over four miles of original Derbyshire records which can be viewed in our search Derbyshire records which can be viewed in our search Derbyshire records which can be viewed in our search Derbyshire records which can be viewed in our search room in Matlock.”room in Matlock.”room in Matlock.”room in Matlock.”

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/record_office/education/exhibition/default.asphttp://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/record_office/education/exhibition/default.asphttp://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/record_office/education/exhibition/default.asphttp://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/record_office/education/exhibition/default.asp

Both sketching and photography will be allowed.Both sketching and photography will be allowed.Both sketching and photography will be allowed.Both sketching and photography will be allowed. A space will be available for small exhibitions in A space will be available for small exhibitions in A space will be available for small exhibitions in A space will be available for small exhibitions in 2012 2012 2012 2012 and we have agreed a few pieces will be and we have agreed a few pieces will be and we have agreed a few pieces will be and we have agreed a few pieces will be exhibited here following Leicester Science exhibited here following Leicester Science exhibited here following Leicester Science exhibited here following Leicester Science Museum.Museum.Museum.Museum.

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2.2.2.2. Saturday 22Saturday 22Saturday 22Saturday 22ndndndnd September Lincoln September Lincoln September Lincoln September Lincoln Morning session atMorning session atMorning session atMorning session at Loncolnshir County Archives,Loncolnshir County Archives,Loncolnshir County Archives,Loncolnshir County Archives, St Rumbold Street, Lincoln, LN2 5ABSt Rumbold Street, Lincoln, LN2 5ABSt Rumbold Street, Lincoln, LN2 5ABSt Rumbold Street, Lincoln, LN2 5AB Followed by the afternoon artist session atFollowed by the afternoon artist session atFollowed by the afternoon artist session atFollowed by the afternoon artist session at The The The The YMCA rooms,YMCA rooms,YMCA rooms,YMCA rooms, St Rumbold St Lincoln St Rumbold St Lincoln St Rumbold St Lincoln St Rumbold St Lincoln (approx. 5 mins walk) (approx. 5 mins walk) (approx. 5 mins walk) (approx. 5 mins walk)

Sketching would be permissibleSketching would be permissibleSketching would be permissibleSketching would be permissible

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/archives/http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/archives/http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/archives/http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/archives/

Lincolnshire Archives was established as a counLincolnshire Archives was established as a counLincolnshire Archives was established as a counLincolnshire Archives was established as a county ty ty ty service in 1948service in 1948service in 1948service in 1948 with the bringing together of the with the bringing together of the with the bringing together of the with the bringing together of the records collected by the Lindsey, Kesteven and records collected by the Lindsey, Kesteven and records collected by the Lindsey, Kesteven and records collected by the Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland County Councils, and the Lincoln Diocesan Holland County Councils, and the Lincoln Diocesan Holland County Councils, and the Lincoln Diocesan Holland County Councils, and the Lincoln Diocesan Record Office.Record Office.Record Office.Record Office. Records held at Lincolnshire County Records held at Lincolnshire County Records held at Lincolnshire County Records held at Lincolnshire County Council’s Archives ServiceCouncil’s Archives ServiceCouncil’s Archives ServiceCouncil’s Archives Service have been named as have been named as have been named as have been named as amongst 3amongst 3amongst 3amongst 38 national collections designated as having 8 national collections designated as having 8 national collections designated as having 8 national collections designated as having outstanding national and international importance. outstanding national and international importance. outstanding national and international importance. outstanding national and international importance. The Bishops Rolls and Registers (dating from 1214/15) The Bishops Rolls and Registers (dating from 1214/15) The Bishops Rolls and Registers (dating from 1214/15) The Bishops Rolls and Registers (dating from 1214/15) which form the core historical records of the diocese of which form the core historical records of the diocese of which form the core historical records of the diocese of which form the core historical records of the diocese of Lincoln, are of ‘national and international Lincoln, are of ‘national and international Lincoln, are of ‘national and international Lincoln, are of ‘national and international signifsignifsignifsignificance’.icance’.icance’.icance’.

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3.3.3.3. Nottingham Saturday 10Nottingham Saturday 10Nottingham Saturday 10Nottingham Saturday 10thththth November November November November Morning session at:Morning session at:Morning session at:Morning session at: Nottinghamshire County Archives,Nottinghamshire County Archives,Nottinghamshire County Archives,Nottinghamshire County Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, County House, Castle Meadow Road, County House, Castle Meadow Road, County House, Castle Meadow Road, NottiNottiNottiNottingham NG2 1AG ngham NG2 1AG ngham NG2 1AG ngham NG2 1AG Followed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session atFollowed by the afternoon session at St Pauls Church, Wilford Hill, Boundary Road, St Pauls Church, Wilford Hill, Boundary Road, St Pauls Church, Wilford Hill, Boundary Road, St Pauls Church, Wilford Hill, Boundary Road, West Bridgford NG2 7DBWest Bridgford NG2 7DBWest Bridgford NG2 7DBWest Bridgford NG2 7DB http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/atoz/a/archives/http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/atoz/a/archives/http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/atoz/a/archives/http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/atoz/a/archives/

NottinghamshiNottinghamshiNottinghamshiNottinghamshire Archives holds records relating to re Archives holds records relating to re Archives holds records relating to re Archives holds records relating to the the the the history of Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamhistory of Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamhistory of Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamhistory of Nottinghamshire and Nottingham from from from from the the the the 12th to the 21st century12th to the 21st century12th to the 21st century12th to the 21st century.

Archives are Archives are Archives are Archives are original documentsoriginal documentsoriginal documentsoriginal documents produced by official produced by official produced by official produced by official bodies, societies and individuals that are no longer inbodies, societies and individuals that are no longer inbodies, societies and individuals that are no longer inbodies, societies and individuals that are no longer in current use. current use. current use. current use. They includeThey includeThey includeThey include oooofficial and privatelyfficial and privatelyfficial and privatelyfficial and privately----owned owned owned owned archivesarchivesarchivesarchives

You will need a photo copyright permission You will need a photo copyright permission You will need a photo copyright permission You will need a photo copyright permission form...each person taking a photo would need to fill form...each person taking a photo would need to fill form...each person taking a photo would need to fill form...each person taking a photo would need to fill in personal details/reference of items taken and in personal details/reference of items taken and in personal details/reference of items taken and in personal details/reference of items taken and brief description; this covers taking a photo for brief description; this covers taking a photo for brief description; this covers taking a photo for brief description; this covers taking a photo for basic research and persobasic research and persobasic research and persobasic research and personal use. Further nal use. Further nal use. Further nal use. Further permission would be required to reproduce.permission would be required to reproduce.permission would be required to reproduce.permission would be required to reproduce. It is 50p per frame ie per photographIt is 50p per frame ie per photographIt is 50p per frame ie per photographIt is 50p per frame ie per photograph

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Our other artist is Calligrapher Our other artist is Calligrapher Our other artist is Calligrapher Our other artist is Calligrapher Alison SamainAlison SamainAlison SamainAlison Samain....

http://www.alisonschttp://www.alisonschttp://www.alisonschttp://www.alisonscalligraphy.com/2009/01/examplesalligraphy.com/2009/01/examplesalligraphy.com/2009/01/examplesalligraphy.com/2009/01/examples----ofofofof----previouspreviouspreviousprevious----work.htmlwork.htmlwork.htmlwork.html

Ali’s biography: Ali’s biography: Ali’s biography: Ali’s biography: I am a freelance calligrapher with I am a freelance calligrapher with I am a freelance calligrapher with I am a freelance calligrapher with over 8 years experience. Working in and around the over 8 years experience. Working in and around the over 8 years experience. Working in and around the over 8 years experience. Working in and around the Buckingham and Oxfordshire region, I work with both Buckingham and Oxfordshire region, I work with both Buckingham and Oxfordshire region, I work with both Buckingham and Oxfordshire region, I work with both individuals and companies to provide a varietindividuals and companies to provide a varietindividuals and companies to provide a varietindividuals and companies to provide a variety of y of y of y of calligraphic services; including wedding invitations, calligraphic services; including wedding invitations, calligraphic services; including wedding invitations, calligraphic services; including wedding invitations, place settings, certificates in addition to bespoke place settings, certificates in addition to bespoke place settings, certificates in addition to bespoke place settings, certificates in addition to bespoke pieces of calligraphy.pieces of calligraphy.pieces of calligraphy.pieces of calligraphy.

Intention for the day: Intention for the day: Intention for the day: Intention for the day: To look at the structure of the illuminated manuscript To look at the structure of the illuminated manuscript To look at the structure of the illuminated manuscript To look at the structure of the illuminated manuscript page and consider which elements would mapage and consider which elements would mapage and consider which elements would mapage and consider which elements would make the ke the ke the ke the best transition from vellum to fabric.best transition from vellum to fabric.best transition from vellum to fabric.best transition from vellum to fabric. When you break an illuminated page down it consists When you break an illuminated page down it consists When you break an illuminated page down it consists When you break an illuminated page down it consists of black and white lines of writing as one element and of black and white lines of writing as one element and of black and white lines of writing as one element and of black and white lines of writing as one element and little blocks of colour and gold as the other. In little blocks of colour and gold as the other. In little blocks of colour and gold as the other. In little blocks of colour and gold as the other. In Medieval manuscripts the early scribes only used Medieval manuscripts the early scribes only used Medieval manuscripts the early scribes only used Medieval manuscripts the early scribes only used threthrethrethree colours, red, blue and green. Gold took the place e colours, red, blue and green. Gold took the place e colours, red, blue and green. Gold took the place e colours, red, blue and green. Gold took the place of yellow.of yellow.of yellow.of yellow. Ali will consider the illumination,Ali will consider the illumination,Ali will consider the illumination,Ali will consider the illumination, essentially the essentially the essentially the essentially the blocks of colour and the gilding. blocks of colour and the gilding. blocks of colour and the gilding. blocks of colour and the gilding. There will be a mini workshop on the painting There will be a mini workshop on the painting There will be a mini workshop on the painting There will be a mini workshop on the painting technique used by the medieval scribes; using a simple technique used by the medieval scribes; using a simple technique used by the medieval scribes; using a simple technique used by the medieval scribes; using a simple and and and and straightforward approach giving an opportunity to straightforward approach giving an opportunity to straightforward approach giving an opportunity to straightforward approach giving an opportunity to

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use your hands and let their minds relax. The gold use your hands and let their minds relax. The gold use your hands and let their minds relax. The gold use your hands and let their minds relax. The gold elements are very important, Ali uses a very quick and elements are very important, Ali uses a very quick and elements are very important, Ali uses a very quick and elements are very important, Ali uses a very quick and easy German glue rather than gesso for her gilding easy German glue rather than gesso for her gilding easy German glue rather than gesso for her gilding easy German glue rather than gesso for her gilding and this will be incorporated in a quick and easyand this will be incorporated in a quick and easyand this will be incorporated in a quick and easyand this will be incorporated in a quick and easy illuminated letter, traced off and worked on in the illuminated letter, traced off and worked on in the illuminated letter, traced off and worked on in the illuminated letter, traced off and worked on in the workshop, and perhaps finished off at home. (The workshop, and perhaps finished off at home. (The workshop, and perhaps finished off at home. (The workshop, and perhaps finished off at home. (The letter would be provided by Ali). letter would be provided by Ali). letter would be provided by Ali). letter would be provided by Ali). The session will end showing how a calligrapher The session will end showing how a calligrapher The session will end showing how a calligrapher The session will end showing how a calligrapher would put a piece of work together; things that you would put a piece of work together; things that you would put a piece of work together; things that you would put a piece of work together; things that you may wish to considmay wish to considmay wish to considmay wish to consider in approaching your piece, such er in approaching your piece, such er in approaching your piece, such er in approaching your piece, such as words, size of lettering, landscape, portrait etc, as words, size of lettering, landscape, portrait etc, as words, size of lettering, landscape, portrait etc, as words, size of lettering, landscape, portrait etc, where on the fabric the main body of text would look where on the fabric the main body of text would look where on the fabric the main body of text would look where on the fabric the main body of text would look best from an artistic point of view. best from an artistic point of view. best from an artistic point of view. best from an artistic point of view. Requirements for the day:Requirements for the day:Requirements for the day:Requirements for the day: Ali will provide hotAli will provide hotAli will provide hotAli will provide hot----pressed watercolour paper fpressed watercolour paper fpressed watercolour paper fpressed watercolour paper for the or the or the or the painting session, and the gouache paint that is painting session, and the gouache paint that is painting session, and the gouache paint that is painting session, and the gouache paint that is required, as well as the gold leaf and glue. You will required, as well as the gold leaf and glue. You will required, as well as the gold leaf and glue. You will required, as well as the gold leaf and glue. You will have to bring along pencil, rubber, ruler and a size have to bring along pencil, rubber, ruler and a size have to bring along pencil, rubber, ruler and a size have to bring along pencil, rubber, ruler and a size zero watercolour paintbrush. You might also want zero watercolour paintbrush. You might also want zero watercolour paintbrush. You might also want zero watercolour paintbrush. You might also want some cartridge paper and masking tape for skesome cartridge paper and masking tape for skesome cartridge paper and masking tape for skesome cartridge paper and masking tape for sketching tching tching tching and layouts .and layouts .and layouts .and layouts .

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Venues with Ali:Venues with Ali:Venues with Ali:Venues with Ali: 4.4.4.4. Saturday 6Saturday 6Saturday 6Saturday 6thththth October 2012 October 2012 October 2012 October 2012 Morning session at Northamptonshire County Morning session at Northamptonshire County Morning session at Northamptonshire County Morning session at Northamptonshire County Archives, Wootton Hall Park Archives, Wootton Hall Park Archives, Wootton Hall Park Archives, Wootton Hall Park Northants NN4 8BQNorthants NN4 8BQNorthants NN4 8BQNorthants NN4 8BQ Followed by afternoon session atFollowed by afternoon session atFollowed by afternoon session atFollowed by afternoon session at The Elgar CentreThe Elgar CentreThe Elgar CentreThe Elgar Centre, , , , 1A High Street, 1A High Street, 1A High Street, 1A High Street, Upton, Upton, Upton, Upton,

Northampton, NN5 4EN (Northampton, NN5 4EN (Northampton, NN5 4EN (Northampton, NN5 4EN (approx 3 miles) approx 3 miles) approx 3 miles) approx 3 miles)

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Community/ro/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Community/ro/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Community/ro/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Community/ro/Pages/default.aspx

The Northamptonshire Record Office holds over 800 The Northamptonshire Record Office holds over 800 The Northamptonshire Record Office holds over 800 The Northamptonshire Record Office holds over 800 years of records, including court rolls, parish and years of records, including court rolls, parish and years of records, including court rolls, parish and years of records, including court rolls, parish and nonconformist registers, maps, letters, diaries, nonconformist registers, maps, letters, diaries, nonconformist registers, maps, letters, diaries, nonconformist registers, maps, letters, diaries, accounts, minute books, wills and photographs. accounts, minute books, wills and photographs. accounts, minute books, wills and photographs. accounts, minute books, wills and photographs. Created by a wide range of organisations, families and Created by a wide range of organisations, families and Created by a wide range of organisations, families and Created by a wide range of organisations, families and estates, parish churches, businesses, societies and estates, parish churches, businesses, societies and estates, parish churches, businesses, societies and estates, parish churches, businesses, societies and iiiindividuals.ndividuals.ndividuals.ndividuals.

They allow photography of original documents on They allow photography of original documents on They allow photography of original documents on They allow photography of original documents on completion of copyright forms; you need a permit, completion of copyright forms; you need a permit, completion of copyright forms; you need a permit, completion of copyright forms; you need a permit, which costs £4.50 per person. They can also provide which costs £4.50 per person. They can also provide which costs £4.50 per person. They can also provide which costs £4.50 per person. They can also provide high quality images of documents but would have to be high quality images of documents but would have to be high quality images of documents but would have to be high quality images of documents but would have to be ordered on the day for laterordered on the day for laterordered on the day for laterordered on the day for later collection/collection/collection/collection/posting. posting. posting. posting.

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5. 5. 5. 5. Saturday 20Saturday 20Saturday 20Saturday 20thththth October 2012 October 2012 October 2012 October 2012

Morning session at Leicestershire County Archives.Morning session at Leicestershire County Archives.Morning session at Leicestershire County Archives.Morning session at Leicestershire County Archives.

Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, LE18 2AHLong Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, LE18 2AHLong Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, LE18 2AHLong Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, LE18 2AH

Followed by the afternoon session at The Kings Followed by the afternoon session at The Kings Followed by the afternoon session at The Kings Followed by the afternoon session at The Kings Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicester, Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicester, Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicester, Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1PA.LE18 1PA.LE18 1PA.LE18 1PA.

http://www.leics.gov.uk/recordofficehttp://www.leics.gov.uk/recordofficehttp://www.leics.gov.uk/recordofficehttp://www.leics.gov.uk/recordoffice

The Record Office holds a wide range of Resources The Record Office holds a wide range of Resources The Record Office holds a wide range of Resources The Record Office holds a wide range of Resources

on the history and on the history and on the history and on the history and culture of Leicestershire, Leicester culture of Leicestershire, Leicester culture of Leicestershire, Leicester culture of Leicestershire, Leicester

and Rutland.and Rutland.and Rutland.and Rutland.

The extensive collections, dating from the Domesday The extensive collections, dating from the Domesday The extensive collections, dating from the Domesday The extensive collections, dating from the Domesday

Book to yesterday, include archives, books, Book to yesterday, include archives, books, Book to yesterday, include archives, books, Book to yesterday, include archives, books,

newspapers, maps, photographs, videos and sound newspapers, maps, photographs, videos and sound newspapers, maps, photographs, videos and sound newspapers, maps, photographs, videos and sound

recordings. recordings. recordings. recordings.

Their oldest document is the Charter of Robert, Their oldest document is the Charter of Robert, Their oldest document is the Charter of Robert, Their oldest document is the Charter of Robert,

CCCCount of Meulan to his Leicester merchants, c.1107 ount of Meulan to his Leicester merchants, c.1107 ount of Meulan to his Leicester merchants, c.1107 ount of Meulan to his Leicester merchants, c.1107

in latin it granted to ‘my merchants of Leicester the in latin it granted to ‘my merchants of Leicester the in latin it granted to ‘my merchants of Leicester the in latin it granted to ‘my merchants of Leicester the

gild of their merchants with all the customs by which gild of their merchants with all the customs by which gild of their merchants with all the customs by which gild of their merchants with all the customs by which

they held in the time of King William and of King they held in the time of King William and of King they held in the time of King William and of King they held in the time of King William and of King

William his son and now in the time of King HenrWilliam his son and now in the time of King HenrWilliam his son and now in the time of King HenrWilliam his son and now in the time of King Henry’.y’.y’.y’.

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EntryEntryEntryEntry Next you will need to send in your exhibition Next you will need to send in your exhibition Next you will need to send in your exhibition Next you will need to send in your exhibition entry form (which will have been sent to you if you entry form (which will have been sent to you if you entry form (which will have been sent to you if you entry form (which will have been sent to you if you have attended one of the Development Days).have attended one of the Development Days).have attended one of the Development Days).have attended one of the Development Days). Make sure you return it beforeMake sure you return it beforeMake sure you return it beforeMake sure you return it before Friday 29th March 2013.Friday 29th March 2013.Friday 29th March 2013.Friday 29th March 2013. Remember to include your hanging fee of £3.00 Remember to include your hanging fee of £3.00 Remember to include your hanging fee of £3.00 Remember to include your hanging fee of £3.00 for for for for each piece of work you wish to submit.each piece of work you wish to submit.each piece of work you wish to submit.each piece of work you wish to submit. Cheques should be made payable to:Cheques should be made payable to:Cheques should be made payable to:Cheques should be made payable to: East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild. Thoughts on displaying your workThoughts on displaying your workThoughts on displaying your workThoughts on displaying your work You will need to attach mirror plates to any work You will need to attach mirror plates to any work You will need to attach mirror plates to any work You will need to attach mirror plates to any work that needs to be hung, on the back of the fthat needs to be hung, on the back of the fthat needs to be hung, on the back of the fthat needs to be hung, on the back of the frame if it rame if it rame if it rame if it has one, half way down each of the vertical sides.has one, half way down each of the vertical sides.has one, half way down each of the vertical sides.has one, half way down each of the vertical sides. If it is a soft hanging, then this needs to be If it is a soft hanging, then this needs to be If it is a soft hanging, then this needs to be If it is a soft hanging, then this needs to be attached to a strip of wood, possibly with Velcro, attached to a strip of wood, possibly with Velcro, attached to a strip of wood, possibly with Velcro, attached to a strip of wood, possibly with Velcro, and the mirror plates attached to each end of the and the mirror plates attached to each end of the and the mirror plates attached to each end of the and the mirror plates attached to each end of the strip of wood.strip of wood.strip of wood.strip of wood. If the work is small and/or frIf the work is small and/or frIf the work is small and/or frIf the work is small and/or freestanding, decide if eestanding, decide if eestanding, decide if eestanding, decide if you need it to be displayed in a cabinet. you need it to be displayed in a cabinet. you need it to be displayed in a cabinet. you need it to be displayed in a cabinet.

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Work does not need to be expensively mounted Work does not need to be expensively mounted Work does not need to be expensively mounted Work does not need to be expensively mounted and framed behind glass. and framed behind glass. and framed behind glass. and framed behind glass. By visiting other exhibitions you will see there are By visiting other exhibitions you will see there are By visiting other exhibitions you will see there are By visiting other exhibitions you will see there are many cheaper and effective ways of presenting many cheaper and effective ways of presenting many cheaper and effective ways of presenting many cheaper and effective ways of presenting work.work.work.work. Value and Value and Value and Value and InsuranceInsuranceInsuranceInsurance We insure the work against loss or damage while We insure the work against loss or damage while We insure the work against loss or damage while We insure the work against loss or damage while we are looking after it. To do this each piece has to we are looking after it. To do this each piece has to we are looking after it. To do this each piece has to we are looking after it. To do this each piece has to have a value whether it is for sale or not.have a value whether it is for sale or not.have a value whether it is for sale or not.have a value whether it is for sale or not. PricePricePricePrice If you would like to sell your work, you will need to If you would like to sell your work, you will need to If you would like to sell your work, you will need to If you would like to sell your work, you will need to decide on a price. The insurance vadecide on a price. The insurance vadecide on a price. The insurance vadecide on a price. The insurance value that you lue that you lue that you lue that you decide on need not be the same as the price for decide on need not be the same as the price for decide on need not be the same as the price for decide on need not be the same as the price for which you sell the piece.which you sell the piece.which you sell the piece.which you sell the piece. You must also take into account both the materials You must also take into account both the materials You must also take into account both the materials You must also take into account both the materials that you use in making the piece and the time that that you use in making the piece and the time that that you use in making the piece and the time that that you use in making the piece and the time that the piece took to make. (Think about the minimum the piece took to make. (Think about the minimum the piece took to make. (Think about the minimum the piece took to make. (Think about the minimum wage per hour!) wage per hour!) wage per hour!) wage per hour!) Do not value your work too low, it may sell, but it Do not value your work too low, it may sell, but it Do not value your work too low, it may sell, but it Do not value your work too low, it may sell, but it devalues not only your own work, but also that of devalues not only your own work, but also that of devalues not only your own work, but also that of devalues not only your own work, but also that of others. others. others. others.

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Handing in the WorkHanding in the WorkHanding in the WorkHanding in the Work The exhibition pieces should be handed in to the The exhibition pieces should be handed in to the The exhibition pieces should be handed in to the The exhibition pieces should be handed in to the Kick Start organisers at Snibston Discovery Kick Start organisers at Snibston Discovery Kick Start organisers at Snibston Discovery Kick Start organisers at Snibston Discovery CentreCentreCentreCentre, Ashby Road, CoalvillAshby Road, CoalvillAshby Road, CoalvillAshby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, e, Leicestershire, e, Leicestershire, e, Leicestershire, LE67 3LNLE67 3LNLE67 3LNLE67 3LN All work should be clearly labelled using a parcel All work should be clearly labelled using a parcel All work should be clearly labelled using a parcel All work should be clearly labelled using a parcel label (Paddington Bear style) firmly attached to label (Paddington Bear style) firmly attached to label (Paddington Bear style) firmly attached to label (Paddington Bear style) firmly attached to the back of the piece with your:the back of the piece with your:the back of the piece with your:the back of the piece with your: Name, Address, Telephone NumberName, Address, Telephone NumberName, Address, Telephone NumberName, Address, Telephone Number Branch (if you attend one)Branch (if you attend one)Branch (if you attend one)Branch (if you attend one) Title of the pieceTitle of the pieceTitle of the pieceTitle of the piece Price for Sale oPrice for Sale oPrice for Sale oPrice for Sale or N.F.S.r N.F.S.r N.F.S.r N.F.S. For 2013 the Kick Start exhibition will be returning For 2013 the Kick Start exhibition will be returning For 2013 the Kick Start exhibition will be returning For 2013 the Kick Start exhibition will be returning to Snibston in Leicestershire.to Snibston in Leicestershire.to Snibston in Leicestershire.to Snibston in Leicestershire. The Exhibition will be begin on 18The Exhibition will be begin on 18The Exhibition will be begin on 18The Exhibition will be begin on 18thththth May 2013 and May 2013 and May 2013 and May 2013 and continue until the end of June,; selected works will continue until the end of June,; selected works will continue until the end of June,; selected works will continue until the end of June,; selected works will then go to Matlock to be displayed in their new then go to Matlock to be displayed in their new then go to Matlock to be displayed in their new then go to Matlock to be displayed in their new small exhibsmall exhibsmall exhibsmall exhibiting area at the County archivists.iting area at the County archivists.iting area at the County archivists.iting area at the County archivists. http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/leisure_tourism/museums/snibston.htmhttp://www.leics.gov.uk/index/leisure_tourism/museums/snibston.htmhttp://www.leics.gov.uk/index/leisure_tourism/museums/snibston.htmhttp://www.leics.gov.uk/index/leisure_tourism/museums/snibston.htm

Information for collecting work from the exhibition Information for collecting work from the exhibition Information for collecting work from the exhibition Information for collecting work from the exhibition will be providwill be providwill be providwill be provided with your entry details.ed with your entry details.ed with your entry details.ed with your entry details. StewardingStewardingStewardingStewarding

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Anyone, whether you have entered a piece or not, Anyone, whether you have entered a piece or not, Anyone, whether you have entered a piece or not, Anyone, whether you have entered a piece or not, who is willing to spend a while at the exhibition, who is willing to spend a while at the exhibition, who is willing to spend a while at the exhibition, who is willing to spend a while at the exhibition, chatting to the public and keeping an eye on chatting to the public and keeping an eye on chatting to the public and keeping an eye on chatting to the public and keeping an eye on things, even sitting sewing, would be welcome.things, even sitting sewing, would be welcome.things, even sitting sewing, would be welcome.things, even sitting sewing, would be welcome. Contact details will be Contact details will be Contact details will be Contact details will be sent to guilds later in the sent to guilds later in the sent to guilds later in the sent to guilds later in the year.year.year.year.

The opening times will be The opening times will be The opening times will be The opening times will be 10am10am10am10am----5pm, daily5pm, daily5pm, daily5pm, daily

Entry fee payable to museumEntry fee payable to museumEntry fee payable to museumEntry fee payable to museum but not to foyer but not to foyer but not to foyer but not to foyer where exhibition is to be held.where exhibition is to be held.where exhibition is to be held.where exhibition is to be held.

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Details required for RegiDetails required for RegiDetails required for RegiDetails required for Registration with stration with stration with stration with Diana Diana Diana Diana SyderSyderSyderSyder State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend: Saturday 15Saturday 15Saturday 15Saturday 15thththth September Matlock September Matlock September Matlock September Matlock £28£28£28£28 Saturday 22Saturday 22Saturday 22Saturday 22ndndndnd September Lincoln September Lincoln September Lincoln September Lincoln £28£28£28£28 Saturday 10Saturday 10Saturday 10Saturday 10thththth November Nottingham November Nottingham November Nottingham November Nottingham £28£28£28£28 TotalTotalTotalTotal ………………………………………… Name: ................................................Name: ................................................Name: ................................................Name: ................................................................................ Address: Address: Address: Address: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Telephone: ................................................Telephone: ................................................Telephone: ................................................Telephone: ................................................ Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................ Embroiderers’ Guild BranchEmbroiderers’ Guild BranchEmbroiderers’ Guild BranchEmbroiderers’ Guild Branch ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Details requiredDetails requiredDetails requiredDetails required for Registration with Alison for Registration with Alison for Registration with Alison for Registration with Alison SamainSamainSamainSamain State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend:State which workshop you wish to attend: Saturday 6Saturday 6Saturday 6Saturday 6thththth October Northampton October Northampton October Northampton October Northampton £28£28£28£28 Saturday 20Saturday 20Saturday 20Saturday 20thththth October Leicester October Leicester October Leicester October Leicester £28£28£28£28 TotalTotalTotalTotal ………………………………………… Name: ........................................................Name: ........................................................Name: ........................................................Name: ........................................................ Address: Address: Address: Address: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Telephone: ..Telephone: ..Telephone: ..Telephone: .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................Email: ........................................................ Embroiderers’ Guild Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Branch ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Course Registration Information:Course Registration Information:Course Registration Information:Course Registration Information: Please sePlease sePlease sePlease send details with payment, cheques made nd details with payment, cheques made nd details with payment, cheques made nd details with payment, cheques made payable to: East Midlands Region of the payable to: East Midlands Region of the payable to: East Midlands Region of the payable to: East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild (EM Region EG)Embroiderers’ Guild (EM Region EG)Embroiderers’ Guild (EM Region EG)Embroiderers’ Guild (EM Region EG) and either a Stamped Addressed Envelope OR and either a Stamped Addressed Envelope OR and either a Stamped Addressed Envelope OR and either a Stamped Addressed Envelope OR email address to:email address to:email address to:email address to: Kick StartKick StartKick StartKick Start c/o Penny Marsdenc/o Penny Marsdenc/o Penny Marsdenc/o Penny Marsden Falconcliffe HouseFalconcliffe HouseFalconcliffe HouseFalconcliffe House Wards EndWards EndWards EndWards End Riber RoadRiber RoadRiber RoadRiber Road MATLOCKMATLOCKMATLOCKMATLOCK DerDerDerDerbyshirebyshirebyshirebyshire DE4 5JBDE4 5JBDE4 5JBDE4 5JB 01629 58448701629 58448701629 58448701629 584487 If you are attending two workshops please If you are attending two workshops please If you are attending two workshops please If you are attending two workshops please complete all the information on two separate complete all the information on two separate complete all the information on two separate complete all the information on two separate sheets.sheets.sheets.sheets.

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SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL –––– 2013201320132013 12th to 14th July 2013.12th to 14th July 2013.12th to 14th July 2013.12th to 14th July 2013. Venue TBC Venue TBC Venue TBC Venue TBC diana.turnediana.turnediana.turnediana.turner.44@btinternet.comr.44@btinternet.comr.44@btinternet.comr.44@btinternet.com Tutors booked at time of going to press:Tutors booked at time of going to press:Tutors booked at time of going to press:Tutors booked at time of going to press: Jacqui CareyJacqui CareyJacqui CareyJacqui Carey : 'Elizabethan Stitches'.: 'Elizabethan Stitches'.: 'Elizabethan Stitches'.: 'Elizabethan Stitches'.

Using her book 'Sweet Bags' as Inspiration.Using her book 'Sweet Bags' as Inspiration.Using her book 'Sweet Bags' as Inspiration.Using her book 'Sweet Bags' as Inspiration. Looking Looking Looking Looking

at Elizabethan Stitches and how we can create them at Elizabethan Stitches and how we can create them at Elizabethan Stitches and how we can create them at Elizabethan Stitches and how we can create them

today.today.today.today.

Yvonne Brown: 'Medieval Magic'.Yvonne Brown: 'Medieval Magic'.Yvonne Brown: 'Medieval Magic'.Yvonne Brown: 'Medieval Magic'.

Using Using Using Using ancientancientancientancient tiles as a design source and creating tiles as a design source and creating tiles as a design source and creating tiles as a design source and creating

new ideas from them in fabric and thread; using new ideas from them in fabric and thread; using new ideas from them in fabric and thread; using new ideas from them in fabric and thread; using

melting and burning techniques as well as machine melting and burning techniques as well as machine melting and burning techniques as well as machine melting and burning techniques as well as machine

stitching.stitching.stitching.stitching.

Liz Welch: 'Modelled on the past’.Liz Welch: 'Modelled on the past’.Liz Welch: 'Modelled on the past’.Liz Welch: 'Modelled on the past’.

Using Friendly plastic and numerous ways to create Using Friendly plastic and numerous ways to create Using Friendly plastic and numerous ways to create Using Friendly plastic and numerous ways to create

vessels and ovessels and ovessels and ovessels and other 3D structures.ther 3D structures.ther 3D structures.ther 3D structures.

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Members of the Regional Committee give their Members of the Regional Committee give their Members of the Regional Committee give their Members of the Regional Committee give their time and energy to arrange and organise many of time and energy to arrange and organise many of time and energy to arrange and organise many of time and energy to arrange and organise many of the Regional Events. New thoughts and input are the Regional Events. New thoughts and input are the Regional Events. New thoughts and input are the Regional Events. New thoughts and input are always needed to keep the Guild fresh and always needed to keep the Guild fresh and always needed to keep the Guild fresh and always needed to keep the Guild fresh and healthy.healthy.healthy.healthy. You will have benefited at some point duriYou will have benefited at some point duriYou will have benefited at some point duriYou will have benefited at some point during your ng your ng your ng your membership from events organised by the Region. membership from events organised by the Region. membership from events organised by the Region. membership from events organised by the Region. Please think seriously about helping with our Please think seriously about helping with our Please think seriously about helping with our Please think seriously about helping with our Regional organising, the more who help the easier Regional organising, the more who help the easier Regional organising, the more who help the easier Regional organising, the more who help the easier the load. We meet 3 times a year, obviously with the load. We meet 3 times a year, obviously with the load. We meet 3 times a year, obviously with the load. We meet 3 times a year, obviously with work and communication in between.work and communication in between.work and communication in between.work and communication in between. Contact Mary CockContact Mary CockContact Mary CockContact Mary Cockburn 01604 720498burn 01604 720498burn 01604 720498burn 01604 720498 mary@cockburn1.fslife.co.ukmary@cockburn1.fslife.co.ukmary@cockburn1.fslife.co.ukmary@cockburn1.fslife.co.uk The cost of this booklet is £5.00The cost of this booklet is £5.00The cost of this booklet is £5.00The cost of this booklet is £5.00 Extra booklets can be obtained at a cost of £6.50 Extra booklets can be obtained at a cost of £6.50 Extra booklets can be obtained at a cost of £6.50 Extra booklets can be obtained at a cost of £6.50 (inc. postage) from (inc. postage) from (inc. postage) from (inc. postage) from Carol Anderson, 46 Cavendish WayCarol Anderson, 46 Cavendish WayCarol Anderson, 46 Cavendish WayCarol Anderson, 46 Cavendish Way Mickleover, DerbyMickleover, DerbyMickleover, DerbyMickleover, Derby, DE3 9BL, DE3 9BL, DE3 9BL, DE3 9BL Cheques payable to:Cheques payable to:Cheques payable to:Cheques payable to: East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild (EMRegionEG)(EMRegionEG)(EMRegionEG)(EMRegionEG)

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Acknowledgements:Acknowledgements:Acknowledgements:Acknowledgements: This booklet has been produced by the East This booklet has been produced by the East This booklet has been produced by the East This booklet has been produced by the East Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild.Midlands Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild. Thank you to Antonia Stanford for help in putting Thank you to Antonia Stanford for help in putting Thank you to Antonia Stanford for help in putting Thank you to Antonia Stanford for help in putting this this this this book together.book together.book together.book together. Thanks also to YOU for taking part in Kick Start. Thanks also to YOU for taking part in Kick Start. Thanks also to YOU for taking part in Kick Start. Thanks also to YOU for taking part in Kick Start. There can be no exhibition without participants There can be no exhibition without participants There can be no exhibition without participants There can be no exhibition without participants and we hope you enjoy both the working process as and we hope you enjoy both the working process as and we hope you enjoy both the working process as and we hope you enjoy both the working process as well as the exhibition.well as the exhibition.well as the exhibition.well as the exhibition. General Kick Start queries:General Kick Start queries:General Kick Start queries:General Kick Start queries: penny.marsden@btinternet.compenny.marsden@btinternet.compenny.marsden@btinternet.compenny.marsden@btinternet.com Penny Marsden 01629 584487Penny Marsden 01629 584487Penny Marsden 01629 584487Penny Marsden 01629 584487

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