Vikings at the Priory: Anglo-Saxon Calligraphy
- 6th June
About This Event
This calligraphy workshop is delivered by medieval manuscript specialist Pete Furniss, who is also Chairman of Shropshire Scribes. He will show workshop participants how to create the same style of script used in the original Hereford Gospels and how to add authentic decorative patterns. Participants will be making a bookmark to take home. All materials will be provided.
Also on display in the exhibition inside the Priory is a new, hand-made book The Hereford Gospels for Today, which is starting its public tour in the diocese at Leominster. This book is filled with modern calligraphy and artistic responses to the Gospels in word and art created by children and adults.
This event is part of the Vikings at the Priory programme which runs from 27 May to 22 June. Visit: www.prioryarts.org.uk
‘Vikings at the Priory’ is a collaborative project created by Priory Arts with support from Leominster Town Council, the Margaret Allen Foundation and Leominster PCC, with funding provided by Herefordshire Museums & Galleries, The Eveson Trust, The Elmley Foundation, Herefordshire Community Foundation, Our Place Leominster, Rotary Club Leominster
Admission / Ticket Info:
Saturday 6th June 2026, 10am -1pm £40 per person, all materials provided. Spaces are limited so please book ahead at www.prioryarts.org.uk or in person at Leominster Information Centre or by phone 01568 616460
Disabled Access:
Generally no disabled parking at the church. Please drop people off at the door to the church by driving through the gates on Church Street and exiting the church drive through the gates into The Grange. If you do need a disabled parking space please call ahead 01568 612124.
Disabled Facilities:
Disabled toilet. Hearing loop. Wheelchair ramp inside the building to move between levels. This ancient building has many different floor levels and steps which are worn or uneven in places, so please take extra care or seek assistance when moving around.
