Christianne’s literary favourites rotate like most people’s change in their pockets, but when  talking illustrators, Trina Schart Hyman always features at the top. The detail and attention to authenticity in her images is unquantifiable; she has a distinct style and grace through which the most subtle nuances are illustrated and Christianne is an unabashed collector of her work.  

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Across our five mornings together we’ll dive into the medieval realm of the Knights, focusing on a series of books gorgeously illustrated by Trina, but also including a few others from Christianne’s substantial Arthurian collection. 

 

We’ll begin our shield crafting by designing a collection of four mini shields out of upcycled materials to mount and frame as a memory of our journey into medieval times. 

 

In the days that follow, Lyceum staff will guide students through the impactful art of lino-printing, using rubber sheets rather than the traditional linoleum, as it is a more forgiving material for young artists new to carving.

 

We’ll invest attention in crafting our own shields or coat of arms to encompass all of the things that make us distinct and unique. After selecting a colour scheme, students will roll ink across their stamps, and print onto canvas sheeting to be hung inside or out…not dissimilar to those outside the home of the black knight himself.