Traditional ink making and writing workshop

About this event

In these 2 hour workshops led by Nicky Temple, we’ll explore the history of ink making and discover the wide variety of useful materials and resources found in nature – including the oak gall. 

We will experiment with Jane Austen’s own recipe to make the oak gall ink with which she penned her famous novels, and play with a range of dip pens, quills, and brushes. 

Participants will take home a pot of ink and plenty of inspiration to start writing their own masterpieces! 

All materials supplied (*participants to bring in their own pot to take home their ink)

Additional information

Sunday 2nd November | 10.30am – 12.30pm: Adult and child (7+)

• Adult and child workshop: This is designed for 1 adult and 1 child (age 7+) to work together. Tickets are sold in pairs and it is unfortunately not possible to bring additional or unaccompanied children.
• Booking essential | £10 per Adult and child (joint ticket)
• BOOK HERE

Sunday 2nd November | 2.00 – 4.00pm: Adult (14+)

• Adult workshop: For anyone over the age of 14. This will have more detailed content and require more focus than the Adult and child workshop.
• Booking essential | £10 per adult
• BOOK HERE – fully booked

Other Jane Austen 250 activities

9 September to 19 December – Jane Austen gallery trail

15 November – Embroidery Sampler Workshop