Illuminated Manuscript Classes

Illuminated Manuscript Class

Basic of Illuminated Manuscript and Production Free Class

A world of manuscripts with various decorations depending on the time and region. With the history of decoration and typeface, you will learn the decoration techniques of medieval manuscripts, making small decorative initials samples.

Date and Time : 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10: 30 to 13: 00 or 14: 00-16: 30, 2nd and 4th Monday 14: 00-16: 30, 4th Saturday from 10: 30 to 13: 00

Location : atelier MoonShell

Address : 300 Casa Hongo, 1-8-5 Tamagawa, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo 158-0094, JAPAN

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History and Technique of Illuminated Manuscript

The world of manuscript decoration has changed in the course of history, reflecting the times. This is a course where you can learn a long history by dividing it into five eras. While learning the characteristics of typical manuscripts, you will learn the basics of decorative techniques such as tracing of decorative initials, coloring, and applying gold leaf using Gesso.

Beginning of Period : Every October (10 times course)

Date and Time : 2nd Sunday 13: 30 to 16: 00

Location : Japan Calligraphy School

Address : Matsuoka Dai 2 Ginryoku-Kan, 1-9-6 Ginza, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-0061, JAPAN

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New Illuminated Manuscript Studio

For those who have experienced the basic technique of manuscript decoration, we will create works while refining the technique of manuscript decoration for each age and theme. The theme is "drawing an angel". Let's study angelic techniques and techniques that can be drawn even by people without a heart, such as how to draw clothes and how to draw faces.

Beginning of Period : Every October (10 times course)

Date and Time : 2nd Sunday 10: 30 to 12: 30

Location : Japan Calligraphy School

Address : Matsuoka Dai 2 Ginryoku-Kan, 1-9-6 Ginza, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-0061, JAPAN

Registration : Submit