Illuminated Lettering Workshop

29th November 2025, 10am – 4pm

Royal College of Physicians Museum, 11 St Andrews Place, London NW1 4LE

£90

Person in a blue shirt using a carving tool to engrave a decorative design on a piece of paper at a wooden table.

29th November 2025, 10am – 4pm

Royal College of Physicians Museum, 11 St Andrews Place, London NW1 4LE

£90

Join the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Museum for a practical workshop to create your own illuminated letter to take home or give as a festive gift.

Artist Sarah Davis will lead the session using an array of medieval techniques and materials, including 23ct gold leaf. From simple golden capitals to initials filled with mythical creatures, illuminated letters are a key feature of medieval manuscripts and are a beautiful way to create a unique miniature artwork.

Taking inspiration from the 13th century Wilton Psalter on display digitally in RCP Museum exhibition ‘A Body of Knowledge’ we will peel back the layers to understand how our medieval counterparts created these beautiful illuminated letters.

A curator’s tour of the exhibition will be part of the day along with light refreshments. All materials will be provided including gold leaf.

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