let there be light!

Especially during the „darker months“ of the year, for the mass at night or in the scriptorium of a medieval monastery, artifical light was indispensable. How did the monk Reginbert light his table when he drew the „plan of St.Gall“ 1200 years ago?

Ralf Doms has specialized on historic methods for making light, and he will show many examples and share his knowledge during these days. Children can draw their own candles for a small fee.