As part of our celebration of the St James way, you can make your own way sign in mosaic. This is a do-it-yourself kit. You can either book yourself in to complete it at the studio or take the kit home to complete at your leisure.
Medieval spiritual journeys could not be done on foot alone. Prayers and certain activities could equally become a mediation and journey closer to God. The illustration of books or creation of beautiful art in the name of God and the Saints was one of those ways. The slowness and full attention needed for the task made it possible for the devote traveller to clear their mind and fully immerse themselves in the topic of their work. For others, the joy lay in the beauty which brought a spiritual fulfilment of its own.
If you do not wish to follow the St James Way through Winchester physically, or if you would like to do both, you can go on your own journey by completing a St James way sign with the help of a mosaic kit. No previous experience is needed. If you book yourself into one of the studio slots, we can give you help if you need it, but you can equally take the kit at home and complete it there. No additional tools are needed.
Make sure to book early, as there is only a limited number of kits and especially timeslots in the studio on Parchment Street.
Event times
Saturday 7 September: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Monday 9 September: 12:00 - 2:00pm (Please note this date has been cancelled)
Tuesday 10 September: 12:00 - 2:00pm (Please note this date has been cancelled)
Wednesday 11 September: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Thursday 12 September: 12:30 - 2:30pm
Saturday 14 September: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Sunday 15 September: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Booking information
Pre-booking: Required.
Booking conditions:
We have a small studio, and space is very tight. It is essential that you book ahead. Please also let us know as soon as possible, should you need to cancel, in case there is someone on the waiting list. Please also let us know if you want to pick up a mosaic kit for home, to ensure that we still have enough available for you.
You can book by clicking the box below, by emailing carolin.esser-miles@live.com or by calling +447786514640.
Booking opens: 12 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
Booking closes: 06 Sep 2024 04:00 PM
Location & directions
42 Parchment Street, 42 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BA.
Directions: This activity is available at the studio or to take away.
Accessibility details
Our downstairs toilet has a very small door and would not be wheelchair accessible. We do live in the city centre, however, so it might be possible to establish the location of a toilet elsewhere on request. We have cats on the premises which can be kept away from the studio space if requested previously. We have some hot and cold beverages on site, and there are places to buy snacks closeby.
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