[Artemisia] Illuminator from France coming to Cote du Ciel

[Bartholomew Hightower]

Mr. Richard Leray, a master manuscript illuminator from Fontevraud
l'Abbaye, France, will be giving a workshop on October 27th from
3-6 PM in Roy High School in Roy, Utah (2150 West 4800 South).
He will then perform a lecture from 6:30 - 9:00 PM on the history
and practical use of Illumination, in the Little Theater at Roy High
School. Mr Leray's visit to Roy has been organized by Jeff Lowe,
better known in these circles as Master Jurgen von Lowenburg.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

The workshop is limited to 20 participants, at a cost of $12.50 each.
Participation in the workshop is by pre-registration ONLY.  If you are
interested in attending, please contact me, Bartholomew Hightower (Dan
Watson) via email < bartholomew at coteduciel.org >.

About Mr. Leray:


Mr. Richard Leray, a master manuscript illuminator from Fontevraud
l'Abbaye, France, will be returning to Utah this coming October.
Illumination, an ancient art form that dates to the Egyptians, was used
to decorate and elucidate handwritten books with luminous colors.
Stencil illumination is a technique developed by illuminators at the
onset of the printing press to replicate illuminated works.  This book
art form died out in the early 18th century.  Revitalized in the last
twenty years, illumination exquisitely expresses the traditional themes
of culture, religion, and history though visual imagery.

Mr. Leray is a recognized authority and artist in the field of stencil
illumination.  After becoming a master in his art, he has been generous
in sharing his passion.  He is a most engaging speaker who is fluent in
English, French, and Hebrew tells stories using many individual pieces
of art.  He uses his own antique tools plus original works as examples
during demonstrations.

During Mr. Leray's visit to Utah, he will be presenting to public
schools a three-hour workshop exposing students to the ancient art form
of manuscript illumination.  The workshop is a hands-on experience that
teaches students directly how to create their own illuminated works.  By
creating their own pieces, students of Leray are able to cultivate
appreciation for the beauty and skill of this vanishing art technique.

-- 
THL Bartholomew Hightower of Canterbury
(Dan Watson)
bartholomew at coteduciel.org
http://www.cs.usu.edu/~watson/bartholomew