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Illumination Workshop
Illumination Workshop from October 13 to 17, 2025
🎨 The art of Illumination
Dive into the medieval art of illumination and create your own work.
✨ The art of illuminated manuscripts
Discover the secrets of medieval master illuminators in our exceptional workshop. Learn the pigments and ancestral techniques to create your handwritten works of art, true treasures to take home.
📋 Program
📚History & Techniques
• Famous manuscripts through the centuries
• Preparation of parchment and supports
• Presentation of the tools
🖌️Practical initiation
• Presentation of natural pigments
• Creation of your first Illumination
🎨Required subject
• Illumination
• Pigment finishes and details
• Storage tips
🛍️ Exceptional equipment included
Work with authentic materials:
- Natural pigments
- Genuine parchment and special papers
- Brush and necessary tools
- Technical sheet for the study of the work
🌟An exceptional experience
👩🎨 Official illuminator of Moissac in Tarn et Garonne
Experienced artist and recognized specialist
👥 Intimate group
6 participants maximum for special support
🏛️ Historical setting
Workshop in a pleasant and calm place.
🎁 Unique work
Leave with your illuminated work
🎯 Techniques taught
🥇 Gold leaf
Master the application of real gold using traditional methods.
Only for expert internships.
🎨 Natural pigments
Learn how to use the colors of the old masters
✍️ Illumination Technique
Learn about medieval manuscript illumination
🌿 Decorative patterns
Create borders and ornaments in the medieval style
💬 Testimonials from our participants
"A magical experience! I discovered a fascinating art form and created a work of art that I am very proud of. The support was perfect." -Isabelle M.
"Exceptional workshop, museum-quality materials. I recommend it to all art and history enthusiasts!" -François R.
📍 Practical information
⏰ Duration
5 days at around 5 to 6 hours/day
👥 Participants
4 to 6 people maximum
🎯 Level
All levels, beginners welcome
🎂 Age
From 10 years old
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to have knowledge of art?
Not at all! Our workshop welcomes all levels. We'll guide you step by step through the discovery of this ancient art.
What equipment is used?
Brushes, parchment, natural pigments, just like in the Middle Ages.
Can I come in a group?
Absolutely! We offer group rates and private workshops. Contact us to plan your event.
What happens if I can't come?
Free cancellation up to one week before the workshop, beyond that we keep the deposit.
🎟️ Book your unique experience
Price: €460 per person (all inclusive)
🎁 Discovery offer: -15% with the code WORKSHOP15!
💎 Duo package: Register as a pair and unlock €20 with the code WORKSHOP3
⚡ Very limited places - Reservation essential
💬Questions ? Contact us:
📧 Email: contact@hieroglyphes.fr
📞 Telephone: 05 36 04 03 74
🕒 Monday to Friday: 9am-6pm
I answer your questions
The workshops consist of two activities.
Calligraphy, the art of writing well, manuscript version of the Middle Ages.
and Illumination drawing, pigments, painting method for medieval manuscripts.
During the year, two Calligraphy courses and two Illumination courses.
A weekend workshop lasts approximately between 12 and 2 p.m.
A 5-day workshop lasts approximately 30/32 hours.
The schedules are defined with the trainees on the first day.
The internship period is defined at the beginning of the year.
A calendar is posted in the "internship" menu, where all dates will be listed.
Equipment is always provided, depending on the workshop, level, options, and duration of the course. The equipment is included in the course price and is yours to keep.
The trainee is responsible for a pencil case with pencils, a notebook for taking notes, a ruler, an eraser, etc.
The workshops are in the form of courses, depending on the subject, its period and the method, I offer supports in order to study it for understanding, analysis and technique.
- Whether in Calligraphy or Illumination, everything is a study analysis before practice!
When scheduling, the internship levels are indicated.
However, anyone can participate in the Calligraphy and Illumination workshops.
An age level is required for Calligraphy. 8 years old
For Illumination, from 10 years old