Ink Quills and Writing Workshop
Try the heritage craft of ink making using traditional recipes from the Middle Ages, listen to folklore tales, then embark on a writing journey with a local writer to create your own quill-written masterpieces.
Join us for a very special workshop on the Hardwick Estate as we explore the world of traditional ink making and creative writing.
Spend the morning with experienced heritage crafter Jo, who will guide you through the process of making your own oak gall iron ink. Using traditional recipes, you'll be led through a process which originates from the Middle Ages to grind, mix, filter and bottle your own ink to take home. Quills will also be made by storyteller Jim as he also shares traditional tales from ages past.
After a short lunch break, you'll then join local poet Emma who will guide you through a series of short, accessible writing tasks inspired by the textured history of Hardwick Hall to help you create your own pieces of writing.
Finally, you'll use your ink and quills to write your poems, and create your very own bespoke pieces of historically inspired artwork to take home. No previous experienced required, just bring along your creativity and your curiosity!
• Ink making and folk tales: 10-12.30pm
• Lunch: 12.30-1pm
• Writing inspiration/walk & workshop: 1-2.45pm
• Putting quill to paper: 2.45-3.30pm.
Allergies: Ingredients used in the ink making process: oak galls, ferrous sulphate and gum Arabic, with water.
Image Credit - Paul Harris
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet at the Hardwick Park Centre, this is separate to the Main car park at the top of the hill. Use What 3 Words (post.water.dustbin) to find the Park Centre car park.
- This workshop may get messy, please wear suitable clothing for possible ink spills and outdoor clothing for the walking. Bring your own lunch.
- There are accessible toilets at the Park Centre. There is a small step to get into the workshop room at the back of the building and there will also be a short walk involved around the lower parkland.
- Suitable for over 12s.
- Please book online or call the number to secure your place.
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Try the heritage craft of ink making using traditional recipes from the Middle Ages, listen to folklore tales, then embark on a writing journey with a local writer to create your own quill-written masterpieces.
Join us for a very special workshop on the Hardwick Estate as we explore the world of traditional ink making and creative writing.
Spend the morning with experienced heritage crafter Jo, who will guide you through the process of making your own oak gall iron ink. Using traditional recipes, you'll be led through a process which originates from the Middle Ages to grind, mix, filter and bottle your own ink to take home. Quills will also be made by storyteller Jim as he also shares traditional tales from ages past.
After a short lunch break, you'll then join local poet Emma who will guide you through a series of short, accessible writing tasks inspired by the textured history of Hardwick Hall to help you create your own pieces of writing.
Finally, you'll use your ink and quills to write your poems, and create your very own bespoke pieces of historically inspired artwork to take home. No previous experienced required, just bring along your creativity and your curiosity!
• Ink making and folk tales: 10-12.30pm
• Lunch: 12.30-1pm
• Writing inspiration/walk & workshop: 1-2.45pm
• Putting quill to paper: 2.45-3.30pm.
Allergies: Ingredients used in the ink making process: oak galls, ferrous sulphate and gum Arabic, with water.
Image Credit - Paul Harris
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet at the Hardwick Park Centre, this is separate to the Main car park at the top of the hill. Use What 3 Words (post.water.dustbin) to find the Park Centre car park.
- This workshop may get messy, please wear suitable clothing for possible ink spills and outdoor clothing for the walking. Bring your own lunch.
- There are accessible toilets at the Park Centre. There is a small step to get into the workshop room at the back of the building and there will also be a short walk involved around the lower parkland.
- Suitable for over 12s.
- Please book online or call the number to secure your place.
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