BACKGROUND & COLLABORATION

The collaboration behind ‘Historical Book Craftsmanship’ began in 2020 when Jorge Lar decided to reconstruct a late 15th-century printing press.

However, our shared passion for historical craft goes back many years. We have long collaborated through ‘Sankt Lukas Gildet – The Guild for Painting and Decoration’ at the Medieval Centre in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark. Here, we have immersed ourselves in medieval colours and artistic techniques in writing and painting, which now form the natural foundation for our current project.

Over the years, we have participated in historical events, workshops, and live demonstrations at churches and castles, including:

• BogForum 2025 in Copenhagen

• Copenhagen Cathedral’s Christmas Market
• Birgitta Festival at Maribo Cathedral, Denmark
• History Days at Øksnehallen in Copenhagen
• Maribo Craft Days, Denmark
• Manor House Day at Gjorslev Castle, Denmark
• Reformation Days in Nyborg, Denmark
• Workshops at Rentemestervej Library in Copenhagen