Studio exploration of everyday creating in Arts and Crafts communities
42 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BA
"One Man's thoughts can never be expressed by another: and the difference between the spirit of touch of the man who is inventing, and of the man who is obeying directions, is often all the difference between a great and a common work of art." (John Ruskin, 1853)
Ruskin's belief in the creative power of the craftsman's hands as opposed to the lifeless machine of industrialism inspired the passionate minds of creators from William Morris to Betty Joel. The actual founder of the movement from the 1880s onwards and the female designer of furniture at the end of the era shared their belief in the marriage of beauty and function that treated art and the everyday objects with equal respect.
Fittingly housed in a Victorian terrace in the middle of historic Winchester, our studio invites you to encounter a workspace to explore, displays and a video to inform, and examples of the beautiful objects that were created during this time to experience.
Step through time as you enter our door and watch a communal mosaic in progress, be inspired by the (few) artifacts that can be handled, or have a seat and read a good book on this period with a nice cuppa tea. The exhibition will focus on the impact of the movement on the lives of artisans as well as the communities of everyday people that were touched by them.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 13:00-17:00
- Sunday 13 September:
- 13:00-17:00
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 13:00-17:00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 13:00-17:00
- Sunday 20 September:
- 13:00-17:00
Location & directions
42 Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BA
- Directions:
- This activity is available at the studio only.
- Contact on day:
- Dr Carolin Esser-Miles
- Telephone number:
- +447786514640
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Our downstairs toilet has a very small door and would not be wheelchair accessible. We have cats on the premises so please be aware if you are allergic, which can be kept away from the studio space if requested previously. We have some hot and cold beverages on site.
