Sara CharlesSep 29, 20234 min readMedieval ink on a medieval budgetAs autumn is the season for collecting oak galls, now seems a good time to consider how to make ink without access to the standard...
Sara CharlesSep 13, 20206 min readA season for manuscripts and memoriesNow that we are in September and autumn is in the air, I thought I'd reflect on my journey to experience the processes of manuscript...
Sara CharlesAug 31, 20204 min readMaking medieval ink - a guide to foraging for oak galls Are you interested in making traditional medieval ink from oak galls, but not sure what to look for? This is a quick guide to foraging...
Sara CharlesAug 18, 20204 min readWoad and medieval manuscriptsThe woad plant (Isatis tinctoria) is widespread across Asia, Europe and America, and has been used for centuries as a paint and a dye,...
Sara CharlesAug 18, 20201 min readGoatskin in the garden: how does it feel to prepare your own parchment?A reflection of the process of making parchment for Teaching the Codex
Sara CharlesAug 18, 20201 min readThe medieval scriptorium visualised The BBC's recent screening of 'The Name of the Rose' was rich in images of the medieval scriptorium. But how accurate are these...
Sara CharlesAug 18, 20201 min readReview of ‘Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War’The British Library’s new exhibition ‘Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War’ is a celebration of Anglo-Saxon culture and learning, mainly...