Taking spiritual and visual inspiration from the work of the monks who created wonderful books like the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells, the calligraphy, illumination and illustration we offer you is a merging of old skills with new materials and new techniques inspired by ancient sacred works.
We aim to offer an artform which draws the viewer into an experience of prayer, meditation and blessing. Our inspiration is also drawn from the rich Celtic spirituality of Northumbria; our Christian faith and the beautiful environment of Holy Island. We aim to follow the great Monastic Scriptorium tradition of producing pieces of artwork that give glory to God and help His people to worship.
Life Journey CD - Promotional Video
RetreatsCheckout our knotwork training dates, new dates for 2012. A Knotwork Day will give the opportunity to learn how to do the freehand style of celtic knotwork that Mary has developed in her work over the last decade. After learning the basics there will be an opportunity to learn techniques of embellishment and decoration inspired by the Lindisfarne Gospels and other illuminated manuscripts. Next full retreat, 16th - 20th July 2012. Exploring Pilgrimage with Mary Fleeson at the Open Gate Retreat House. We will be considering the importance of place, prayer and purpose in Pilgrimage. We will be looking briefly at its history and exploring the ideas behind it and examining the idea of internal pilgrimage. Click for Booking Form |
New Artwork
Special Offer: Buy any three colouring books and get lowest priced one half price. See Colouring books here... |
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