International Masterclasses in Medieval Illumination

Tbilisi, Georgia

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from130 ₾

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English, Georgian, Russian

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✨ For the first time in Georgia — International Masterclasses in the Art of Medieval Illumination.

Meet Tania Crosingham, an Australian artist, calligrapher, and illuminator currently based in Finland. For more than 35 years, she has been dedicated to the art of medieval manuscript decoration, illumination, calligraphy, and heraldry.

Tania is entirely self-taught. She began learning at a time when there were no instructors and no internet resources available—only a handful of books and a deep passion for the craft.

Over the years, she developed extensive expertise and founded her own School of Illumination to share this rare and fascinating art form with others.

📜 This June, Tania will visit Tbilisi to lead two exclusive masterclasses.

🌿 June 14

“Illuminated Acanthus Letters”

🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍽 Lunch Included

📍 Location:
50 Iosebidze Street, Tbilisi
Museum Space of Public School No. 161

During the Workshop You Will:

✨ Learn about acanthus ornaments used in medieval manuscripts
✨ Create your own decorated letter or bookmark
✨ Work with professional-quality materials
✨ Receive step-by-step practical instruction
✨ Gain access to additional online learning resources to continue practicing at home

💠 Participation Fee:
130 GEL — Non-members

📌 Places are limited.

📜 A bilingual certificate will be awarded to all participants upon completion.

The event is organized by the First International Association of Georgian Calligraphy with the initiative and support of Tinatin Svanidze-Venko.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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