By Louise Irvine The Ardmore family in South Africa has had a long association with WMODA, and we were delighted to welcome Jonathan and Megan, son and daughter of Fée Halsted, the founder and creative director of the ceramic art studio. Jon and Megan grew up with Ardmore and now

By Louise Irvine The second phase of Chelsea Rousso’s fused glass project celebrating Unity in the Community · Transparency Through Glass has been installed at WMODA, and we are looking forward to showcasing this impressive work of art. Chelsea received a second grant from Broward Cultural Division to organize more

By Louise Irvine Artistic candles are the latest addition to the Fired Arts for sale in the WMODA Museum Shop. Nini and Luis Montanez, founders of Candle Nerds, have created dramatic interpretations of Earth, Air, Fire and Water in wax, inspired by the contemporary glass art and studio ceramics on

By Louise Irvine A stunning new documentary paints an intimate portrait of master flameworker Paul Stankard, exploring his work, his wit and his wisdom. The executive producer of the new film is the paperweight artist David Graeber who studied and worked with Paul for 20 years. You can hear him

By Louise Irvine The new Hot Glass Gallery at WMODA is enhanced by Chihuly’s spectacular Persian Wall, formerly at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Restaurant in San Francisco. The glass rondels look like giant wallflowers on a garden trellis, reflecting Chihuly’s love of flowers and nature. Arthur Wiener acquired the Persian Wall

April is National Volunteer Month, and we are recognizing the dedicated individuals who give their time and energy week in and week out to support our small staff. Thank you to our volunteers for making a huge difference at WMODA during the last year. Let us know if you would

By Louise Irvine Arthur Wiener’s interest in collecting Royal Doulton began in 1965 when he chanced upon a character jug of Merlin, the magician, in a London curio shop window. Arthur was a young college graduate on his first trip to England, armed with Frommer’s classic guidebook Europe on $5

By Louise Irvine Minton’s pottery painting of a little girl being comforted by her dog is one of the most admired artworks in the museum’s collection. It was inspired by Briton Rivière’s oil painting entitled Sympathy, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1878. The Minton exhibit at WMODA

By Louise Irvine The majestic zebra is the star of Ardmore’s new Thanda Stripe design collection. Thanda means “love” in Zulu, and you will fall in love with our dazzling display of zany zebra ceramics, pillows and table-top accessories at WMODA when the museum reopens. The Ardmore artists make zebra

The WMODA team celebrated the Easter holiday this year by providing gift baskets for underprivileged children in our community. Luis and Nini Montanez spearheaded the project and created 55 baskets stuffed with donated candy and cuddly toys, which were presented to Lian Navarro from the Caring Place on March 21.