American Ireland Fund Summer School 2015

2015-07-20 00:00
2015-07-25 23:59

Lectures, workshops and discussions on Irish book illumination

From 20 to 25 July, a summer school focusing on the history of Irish book illumination of the 7th to 9th century, with daily lectures and workshops, led by Tina Waldeier Bizzarro and Susan vonMedicus.

Lectures, discussions and workshops for adults

Adult sessions take place Mon-Fri:

  • 11:00-12:00, lectures
  • 13:30-16:30, workshops
  • free of charge
  • 10 places only per session
  • reservation necessary

Sessions

Each session focuses on an aspect of Irish manuscript illustration, and students create an artwork using traditional, authentic Irish materials and methods. No previous experience or artistic talent is necessary.

20 Jul

 - An Introduction to Irish Medieval Books

21 Jul

 - Tracing the Irish Path Through Book Illumination

22 Jul

 - The Gospel of Saint Willibrord

23 Jul

 - The Book of Lindisfarne

24 Jul

 - The Book of Kells

25 Jul

 - The Secret of Kells

Class for children aged 6+

Sat 25 Jul, 14:30-17:30.

For more information and to reserve a place, contact Judith Gantley, Administrator, Princess Grace Irish Library on +377 93 50 12 25 or pgbooks[at]monaco.mc.