Birds of Fire
By Louise Irvine In ancient mythology, birds were believed to mediate between heaven and earth. They are also associated with fire in myths of the world. Alchemists observing them in flight recognized them as human souls undergoing spiritual development. Different birds symbolized the stages of soul alchemy from the black
SOFLO Health show
The Channel 10 camera crew visited WMODA to film for another episode of the SOFLO Health show. Hunter Franqui, their host, interviewed Louise Irvine about the new exhibits at WMODA since their last visit in 2020. They filmed highlights of the new Glamorous Glass, Jabula, and Wonderland exhibitions and admired
Holiday Shopping at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Trick or Treat @ WMODA Wear a Halloween costume to WMODA on Saturday, October 29 and you will receive FREE admission to the museum from 10am to 4pm as our Trick or Treat gift to you! Enjoy some family fun with our entertaining scavenger hunts and start
100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die Guide Book
WMODA made the list! of 100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation.
The Rickie Report A Safari for the Soul September 2022
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What a Day!
By Louise Irvine Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day was an amazing success at WMODA on Saturday, September 17. Several hundred visitors flocked to WMODA throughout the day, many experiencing the museum for the first time. They learned about the fired arts on display in our galleries, some diving deeper by scanning
Angels of Creation
By Louise Irvine A celestial utopia is depicted on this rare Della Robbia ceramic panel modeled after the sixth day of creation by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The Pre-Raphaelite artist wanted to portray “visions and dreams and symbols for the understanding of people” and visualized heavenly angels in paintings, tapestries, and
Arts in Education & Museum Day
We are Firing the Imagination at WMODA as we celebrate National Arts in Education Week from September 11-17 and Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on September 17. Explore all the fired arts at WMODA and see our latest exhibition Jabula · The Joy of Living with Ardmore Ceramic Art & Design.
Creative Glass Workshop – October 14
Here Comes the Sun Friday, October 14 • 10:30am to 1pm Sign up for Chelsea Rousso’s next Creative Glass Workshop in the Hot Glass Gallery at WMODA on Friday, October 14. We will be making fused glass suncatchers to capture all the Florida sunshine streaming in through our windows. You
Glamorous Glass
Glass becomes glamorous in the hands of Chelsea Rousso, local glass artist, teacher, and fashion designer. Chelsea makes corsets and bikini tops of kiln-formed wearable glass which are designed to dazzle on social occasions from glittering galas to playful pool parties. Wearable glass might seem like an innovative use for