Brilliant Botanicals
Arthur Wiener has long been a fan of Paul Stankard’s mystical glass worlds and, thanks to Linda Saft, a visit was arranged to his New
Fantastique Faience
One of the stars of the Fantastique exhibit at WMODA is Miss Margaret E. Thompson who depicted the enchanting world of Fairyland in Faience for
Chihuly on Paper
Chihuly’s work on paper is as exciting and unpredictable as his work in glass. As Chihuly says, “The drawings have given me a new freedom
Sun, Sea, Sand and Glass
The WMODA Glass Girls were out in force for the Creative Glass Workshop on June 7. Students at Chelsea Rousso’s Sun, Sea, Sand & Glass
The Mermaid Parade
The Mermaid Parade will march down Surf Avenue in Coney Island on June 22 marking the beginning of summer for residents of this seaside community.
A Royal Doulton Celebration
The World of Wedgwood hosted a wonderful weekend and collectors fair on June 1 and 2 where Louise Irvine introduced WMODA to a new audience.
Louise’s Doulton Story
Fantastique FaienceForty years ago this summer, The Doulton Story exhibition opened at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and launched my career in the
Votes for Women
One of the most popular additions to the WMODA collection is the Royal Doulton inkwell entitled Votes for Women. The virago also amused the late
Chasing the Rainbow
At the end of the 19th century, several British potters were inspired to “chase the rainbow.” One of the most successful was the Pilkington factory