Witch Krafting with Kat

Witches on broomsticks, featured in  The History of Witches and Wizards  (1720)  Witches feasting, featured in  The History of Witches and Wizards  (1720)   Witches dancing with devils, featured in  The History of Witches and Wizards  (1720) I love old woodcut pictures and whilst researching online I found this fab article by Jon Crab which features some of my favourite woodcut images from the 1720's book The History of Witches and Wizards.  For more information including lots of other woodcut images of witches please visit this website link.    https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/woodcuts-and-witches

My deepest respect and sympathy to the Guilsborough witches who sadly and tragically lost their lives today in 1612. Many innocent people sadly lost their lives through being accused of being a 'witch' and performing 'Witchcraft'! From the 15th to the 18th century a terrifying panic of fear spread throughout many towns and villages in Britain, Europe and indeed across the world. The fear of Witches, Witchcraft and the Devil! Neighbours turned against neighbours, family against family! No one was safe from being accused or being bewitched by witches!  Most of the people accused of 'Witchcraft' were women, women had little rights until shockingly quite recently so were easy targets! Most of the men accused were often close family members of the 'witch' such as a brother or a father. These women were targeted because of other people's prejudices, ignorance, misunderstandings, greed and hate! Most of the women were poor, elderly, and socially awkward, th...

Image from the public domain British Library website.  Found this interesting article about witches on the British Library website with a fantastic link to several books and pamphlets including The Discovery of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot 1584 and Witchcraft pamphlet:A Rehearsal both Strange and True, 1579. Which the above image above comes from. The British Library online website has a fabulous online catalogue of interesting subjects. If you ever get the chance I highly recommend going to the British Library in person. They often have interesting exhibitions, I was lucky enough to go there a few years ago to see the 'Harry Potter, a history of magic' exhibition . There are still images online which I highly recommend searching for as they had some terrific magical artifacts on display.    https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/witchcraft-magic-and-religion  

I am so delighted to have been asked to do another Kat Make for Calico Craft Parts. I had such fun last time so to be asked back is a real honour. I shall be making an appearance as guest designer tomorrow the 3rd of July and my 2nd one will be live on the 17th of July.  Above is a sneaky peep at my first make.  To see my guest spot and other fabulous mixed media creations made by fantastic artists please visit Calico Craft Parts blog page. https://calicocraftparts.blogspot.com