Christmas Card Workshops at Winterbourne

I ran two linocut workshops at Winterbourne just before Christmas, based on a small collection of William De Morgan tiles kept at the house.

New Winterbourne lino

Inspired directly by the famous Kelmscot Manor image, I am now about to start cutting the next lino in the Winterbourne series. this one will serve as an introduction to the story. The honeysuckle border design is taken directly from the plasterwork on the hall ceiling.The flower was a symbol of happiness and protection for the home.

Nettlefold Courts print - first proof

I finally got to the stage I could proof the print.

Wightwick Manor

I finally got round to visiting Wightwick Manor - what a feast of Arts and Crafts it was! Much more extensive than I was expecting and full to bursting with textiles, paintings and ceramics by Morris and Co and William De Morgan. The newly opened Malt House Gallery houses an exhibition featuring Willliam and Evelyn De Morgan.