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The Winchester Bible
A 5-Week Live Online Medieval Illumination Workshop
Five Sundays | 10 Hours Total | Live via Zoom + Recordings
5 Sundays | 27 September – 25 October 2026 | 4–6pm (UK time)
The pages of medieval manuscripts were once alive with rich colour, delicate detail, and shimmering gold.
In this live five-week workshop, you will learn to paint your own version of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba from the Winchester Bible, exploring traditional techniques of transferring, painting, and gilding step by step in a calm and focused online studio setting
This workshop is suited to anyone with a basic confidence in drawing and painting. No formal art training is required, and self-taught artists are very welcome.
A recommended materials list with suggested suppliers will be provided after booking.
Please note: As everyone works at a different pace, you may not complete the painting during the five live sessions. You will receive guidance throughout each stage, giving you everything you need to confidently continue and complete your painting in your own time.
Your Tutor
Lucy Thomasin Morrish is an artist specialising in illuminated manuscript techniques, including gilding and decorative lettering. Her practice draws inspiration from medieval manuscripts and historical craftsmanship, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
In this workshop, Lucy guides students step by step through the process of designing, painting and gilding their own medieval initial, creating a focused and supportive online studio environment.
Investment
£155 per person
A five-week workshop for those with a confident foundation in drawing and painting. No formal art training is required.
Five live online sessions (10 hours total)
Step-by-step demonstrations and guidance
Recommended materials list and supplier links provided after booking
Session recordings available to participants
Time for questions and individual feedback
A focused workshop exploring the traditional techniques of medieval manuscript illumination, with guidance throughout each stage of the painting process.
Essential Materials
Students will need a selection of basic materials to take part in the workshop, including:
• A4 hot press (smooth) watercolour paper (vellum optional)
• HB pencil
• Small round brushes (sizes 4/0 and 2 recommended)
• Watercolour or gouache paints
• Tracing paper and masking tape
Students may choose to use gold ink or genuine gold leaf, depending on preference and budget.
Additional specialist materials will be needed for the gilding and illumination stages. A detailed materials list, including suggested suppliers, will be sent after booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at lucymorrish96@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
This workshop is suited to anyone with a basic confidence in drawing and painting. No formal art training is required, and self-taught artists are very welcome.
A recommended materials list will be provided after booking, with suggested suppliers. Students may work on vellum or paper and can choose to use real gold leaf or an alternative.
The workshop is designed to take you through the complete painting process, but everyone works at a different pace. You may need additional time outside the live sessions to complete your painting. You will receive guidance throughout the workshop so that you can confidently continue working independently.
Live attendance is recommended so you can ask questions and receive feedback, but recordings of each session will be available to participants.
All sessions take place 4–6 pm UK time (BST). If you are joining from another country, please check the time difference before booking.
A recording of the session will be provided so you can catch up in your own time.
The sessions take place live via Zoom. A link will be sent before the first session.
Yes — there will be time for questions and individual guidance throughout the workshop.