Mother of Pearl
By Louise Irvine The history of porcelain and mother of pearl has been interwoven since Marco Polo, the Italian explorer, visited the court of Kublai
Who’s Who – Betsy Alexis
Betsy Alexis recycles nature’s bounty and discarded materials into whimsical jewelry. At one of our events, she showed us how to make cute bracelets from
Diamonds in Glass
By Louise Irvine The diamond pattern was one of the earliest patterns to be adopted in cut crystal in the English and Irish glasshouses of
Mother’s Day Gifts
May 1-8 Bring your Mom as our special guest to WMODA free of charge* between May 1 and 8 to enjoy all the new exhibitions
Who’s Who – Linda Saft
By Louise Irvine Linda Saft is a familiar face to visitors as she has been based at WMODA for the last two years while she
A Mother’s Love
By Louise Irvine As Mother’s Day approaches, we are highlighting the tale of a mother’s love which was so intense it could stop the arrival
The Great Pottery Throw Down
By Louise Irvine “How did they make that?” is one of the most common questions asked by visitors to WMODA. The Great Pottery Throw Down,
Museums in Miniature
By Louise Irvine The adult fascination for miniatures and dollhouses can be traced back to Holland and Germany in the 17th century when they were
Chasing the Rainbow at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Rainbows are a symbol of hope in many cultures. During lockdown, drawings of rainbows have appeared in windows across the globe to
Tiny Treasures
By Louise Irvine The museum’s curated Studio Collection now features miniature ceramic art for sale by Alex Meiklejohn. Alex has specialized in making miniature ceramics