Kay Rouse
Storyteller, Chandlery & Traditional Games demonstrations
Periods covered: Late medieval & pre-reformation Tudor, Georgian, Dickensian, WW2 Home Front
Contact: Kay Rouse
0208 856 8287
My stories now take in more of the wider world and also enter the realm
of the 'penny dreadfuls' at home. Presentations can be themed to season
or venue, tailored to special interest groups and made suitable for all
ages.
Together with my partner I show many aspects of wax
chandlery from straining and dipping to use in polishes and cosmetics
(though not the practical aspects of embalming…) We particularly offer
sealing wax stamping as a have a go activity.
We also
demonstrate traditional gambling, puzzles and games of skill looking at
coming crazes like dominos and the introduction of the first board
games such as 'Goose'. As always there is the opportunity for hands–on
participation by both children and adults.
As well as selling beeswax products, boardgames and puzzles I also cast pewter jewellery and talismans.
