Book Trips
Prior to the pandemic, The Abbey Studio organized trips—both domestic and international—to various museums and libraries for the purpose of viewing illuminated manuscripts. Previous trips have included visits to the British Library in London, Trinity College Library in Dublin, Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, Musée de Cluny in Paris, Scriptorial d’Avranches in Avranches (France), The Morgan Library in New York City, The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Boston Public Library’s Rare Book Room, and others.
It is our hope that we will be able to return to scheduling these trips in the future, but at present they have been suspended. To be the first to know about upcoming book trips, please subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our past trips below!
Lions and Tigers and Bears! A Visit to Cambridge, U.K.
By Maryanne Grebenstein – This post is a follow-up to my recently published blog, A Visit with Some Manuscripts at the British Library. It’s the continuation of the chronicle of a trip recently offered by The Abbey Studio to London and Cambridge to view manuscripts...
A Visit with Some Manuscripts at the British Library
By Maryanne Grebenstein – One of the very fun aspects of my work at The Abbey Studio is that from time to time I organize trips – sometimes domestic, sometimes international – related to illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy. I recently took a group to London and...
Classroom Abroad
Prior to the pandemic, The Abbey Studio organized Calligraphy Study Abroad trips to La Napoule in Madelieu, France to live as artists-in-residence for ten days. Situated directly on the Mediterranean in the South of France, we enjoyed guided studio time (led by Maryanne Grebenstein) each morning at the château, afternoons of free time to explore and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings, and elegant dinners served in the château’s Gothic Dining Room.
It is our hope that we will be able to return to scheduling these trips in the future, but at present they have been suspended. To be the first to know about upcoming Classroom Abroad opportunities, please subscribe to our newsletter. Learn more about our Classroom Abroad experiences below!
Classroom Abroad at La Napoule
By Maryanne Grebenstein — For several years, I’ve had the pleasure of conducting a Classroom Abroad experience for calligraphers and book artists at Château de la Napoule in the south of France. It’s such a marvelous location that in my last blog post I shared some of...
Once Upon a Time at Château de la Napoule
By Maryanne Grebenstein — The magic begins the moment the château comes into your view as you exit the small, charming train station directly across the street. Before you stands a fascinating château with an arched entryway hinting at the treasures beyond. As you...