Botanic art: Botanical illumination
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Botanic art: Botanical illumination

Date & time
Tue 23 Apr 2024
9:30am to 12:30pm
Add to Calendar 2024-04-23 09:30 2024-04-23 12:30 Australia/Brisbane Botanic art: Botanical illumination Illuminated letters grace the pages of many early handmade books. They bring light and colour into sacred manuscripts from every corner of the globe. During this workshop, you will learn to create your own botanically inspired illuminated letter, using handmade paints and even gold leaf for the adventurous! All materials provided. Presented by the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Education Team. Meet at the library. Ideal for those 16 years and older.  Mt Coot-tha Library, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
Age

Young adult, Adults (30+), Seniors

Cost

Free

Illuminated letters grace the pages of many early handmade books. They bring light and colour into sacred manuscripts from every corner of the globe. During this workshop, you will learn to create your own botanically inspired illuminated letter, using handmade paints and even gold leaf for the adventurous! All materials provided. Presented by the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Education Team. Meet at the library.

Ideal for those 16 years and older. 

Bookings

Bookings required. Phone Mt Coot-tha Library on 07 3403 2550 to reserve your place.

Venue

Mt Coot-tha Library, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha

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