UH Arts + Culture are thrilled to be taking part in HertsFest – the University of Hertfordshire’s vibrant on-campus festival!
HertsFest is a FREE event bringing together live performances, activities, food stalls and more in one of the biggest student events in the calendar. This year, we bring a magical workshop to the festival as part of our current exhibition Enchanted Alchemies.
Join artist Sarah Bellisario for a hands-on session that invites you to explore symbolism, imagination and transformation by creating a personal talisman card. Inspired by The Humannis Deck and using a mixed media approach, the workshop draws on themes of magic, myth and ritual that are central to the exhibition. When you’re finished, you can take your card away with you or have it displayed as part of our exhibition!
Please note, HertsFest is an event for UH staff and students only. The session will run as a drop-in. Come for 5 minutes or stay for the full 2 hours – it’s up to you!
Illustration by Sarah Bellisario
About Sarah Bellisario
Sarah Bellisario is a freelance illustrator, art teacher and lecturer, academic researcher and creatrix with degrees in Contemporary Media, Teaching and Children’s Book Illustration. She is currently studying a Practice based Fine Art Doctorate at University of Hertfordshire with a focus on the materiality of magical healing objects. She is especially interested in the part magical objects and art making can play in transformation and healing through symbolic engagement.
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