We are the Lindisfarne Scriptorium based on a small Island off the coast of England roughly half-way between Newcastle and Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne was key to the Christian faith being spread in the 7th century A.D. and was the location of a Celtic and then later Benedictine monastic community.

Through merging old skills with new materials we aim to offer an artform which draws the viewer into an experience of prayer, meditation and blessing.

Taking spiritual and visual inspiration from the work of the monks who created wonderful books like the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells, we use modern materials and techniques of calligraphy, illumination and illustration. Our inspiration is also drawn from the rich Celtic Heritage spirituality of Northumbria, our Christian faith and the beautiful environment on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

We try to follow the great Monastic Scriptorium tradition of producing pieces of artwork that give glory to God and help His people to worship.

Our artist is Mary Fleeson who trained in Textiles at Stafford and Jewellery Design at Birmingham. She has been developing the style of work you see on this site since 1997.

More information about Mary Fleeson can be found here.