Maestra Lia da Padova

Scribal Work:

Illumination: Yes: especially imitating works (English, French, German, Spanish,Italian... and Persian for fun) of the 12th-16th Centuries. I especially love to do historiated initials and human and animal figures.

Calligraphy: Yes

Wordsmithing: Yes

Translation: No

Scriptorium(s) associated with: Sylvan Glen

Takes Individual assignments? Yes

Current Group: Shire of Sylvan Glen (southeastern tip of Aethelmearc)

E-mail**: ballata AT peoplepc.com

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Teaching: Please feel free to contact her if you would like her to teach any of the following classes:

 

CURRENT CLASSES

  • History of illumination,
  • Tips on making certain illumination details (human figures, hands & faces, various leaves, etc.)

 

Web Page:

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