Elizabeth Metcalfe considers how a movement that began in the late nineteenth century is still relevant today and highlights how its distinctive designs for fabrics, wallpapers and furniture continue to inspire interiors.
Discover the secrets to creating a bold and personal look with eclectic decorating style. Learn how to mix patterns, textures, and eras to craft a home that's as unique as you are. This guide offers inspiration and tips for embracing the eclectic style, ensuring your space stands out with individuality and flair. Perfect for those looking to infuse their interiors with personality and diversity.
In her book, Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard takes her readers on a journey through the garden design of this important decorative era.
Time to inspire and motivate your students with these 4 fun bulletin board ideas that are perfect for schools, classrooms, or libraries!
Cute crochet jellyfish to make for a nursery, as a mobile for a sea-themed room, or just for fun for a friend! I promise, they don't sting!
This list of air dry clay project ideas includes: Incense holders, Ring display, Jewelry tray, female figure air dry clay inspiration
To recreate this beautiful Paper Sunflower Collage Art Project, you will need some brightly colored paper, glue and our printable sunflower template.
I've been greatly inspired lately by my research on the style of furniture and design known as Arts and Crafts in England and Craftsman here in the US! I had this style in mind when I embroidered this recent bread cloth and I'm currently working on an applique and embroidery table cloth that I drew on the Craftsman style for. And you'll be seeing more! So I thought everyone might want to know a little more about it .... William Morris The Industrial Revolution in the 1800's brought a big change to the design of household goods available to the general population. Now, items could be mass produced and sold more cheaply. Sounds good, but there's always a downside, isn't there ... Artists and designers were not happy with the lack of artistic quality that went into the now available designs, craftsmen weren't happy with the lower quality of the goods and with how they couldn't compete with the low prices. Workshops began closing their doors, the countryside lost out to the cities as manufacturing of goods became centralized, and many lost their livelihoods. In England, artists, designers, craftsmen, and social reformers came together under what became known as the Arts and Crafts Movement to try and bring about changes. Workshops based on the old medieval guilds were formed, classes were taught (especially in the countryside), and outlets were developed for the sale of these handcrafted, more thoughtfully designed goods. Artist and textile designer William Morris was one of the leading figures of this movement in England. William Morris, Woodpecker Tapestry, 1885, wool on cotton linng William Morris, Bird and Vine Wallpaper Gustav Stickley When the movement reached the United States, it became known as the Craftsman movement and designer Gustav Stickley became one of the driving forces. Through his monthly magazine, The Craftsman, the principles and styles reached across the country. Although there were no "rules", there were common themes and aesthetics that drove these styles. Objects were simple in form, well made, and you could often see how they were constructed. The quality of materials was high and the workmanship very fine. Plants, animals, birds - nature in general were common themes whether the materials were fibers, wood, pottery, glass, metals, .... Katharine Lord. Lace fan mount. 1910. Poppyland fabric by Liberty, c. 1912 - 1913. Rookwood Pottery, Thistle, c. 1910 George C. Haite, Crocus, block printed on cotton and linen blend. CFA Voysey carpet Gustav Stickley settee, 1905. Oak and rush. Gustav Stickley linen press. Pauline Wright Irby Nichols, tablerunner, c. 1916. Linen and embroidery floss. Joseph Fortune Meyer, vase, 1904. High glaze on buff clay body. If you want to learn more about Arts and Craft/Craftsman style and see some beautiful examples, these are good sites: The William Morris Gallery (London) website The Victoria and Albert Museum website The William Morris website - yes, the company is still in business and selling textiles! The San Diego Museum of Art has a nice video introduction to a Stickley exhibit they hosted a couple of years ago. And if you are especially interested in textiles, you might want to check out Textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement by Linda Parry. I highly recommend it - and Amazon carries it! Happy Creating! Deborah
Our Wrist Wraps will make acknowledging positive student behavior and achievement fun, engaging and easy-to-prep! We have carefully illustrated 10 gorgeous bands and provided them in color and blackline versions for you to simply print and cut. Wrap them around the wrists of your students and apply a piece of tape or dab of glue to secure. Included in this file so far are the following brag bands: Great work Well done I am wonderful I am a super star I am kind I am an awesome helper I worked hard today I do not give up I am amazing I did excellent work Little learners would love to color a blackline version using crayons or bright pencils before you wrap it on their wrist! In each of the 10 designs, we've provided 5 different color choices. Hop over to TpT to find this new printable in our collection!
Gustav Stickley was an advocate for simple living and taking care of the world around us.
This Cozy Days Daisy Blanket Free Crochet Pattern features daisy granny squares, bringing a sense of sunshine and warmth to any room.
An original, completely handmade linocut print which has been designed and printed in Devon, UK. Available in black ink, or a berry red - please choose during checkout. DIMENSIONS: • Printed image size: 5" x 3" • Total size (incl. paper): 5" x 7" approx. • Print is unframed. This print will be sent flat. 'Blackberry Tangle' was inspired by the beautifully carved botanical designs on Victorian and Arts & Crafts-era pews abundant in churches I've come across on journeys around the West Country and beyond. This print is an Open Edition, and each one is titled and signed by me. Each print also includes my 'chop mark' or traditional signature stamp. The design is printed onto beautiful cream Japanese Kitakata paper, which has been hand-torn and so features four deckled edges. ► You might also like 'Conkers' Companion', another print from the same series: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1665465901/conkers-companion-lino-print-horse?click_key=2e3e0b55373af39bed7009e336487ccb2e614ebd%3A1665465901&click_sum=4d0e6eee&ref=shop_home_active_1 IMPORTANT: I cannot guarantee that your printed item will be the exact one shown in the example photographs in the shop. As everything is handmade, there will inevitably be some slight variations with each printing; likewise coloured prints with hand-mixed inks may vary slightly in pigment between batches. This is all part of the charm and uniqueness of your purchase, as no two items will be exactly the same! If the paper has been cut or torn by hand, please also expect very minor differences in size. Thank you for supporting a small, independent, one-woman business!
Who's ready for Spring? I'm here today to show you how to make a paper bird to add to your spring decor! These paper birds are easy to make and they add a touch of whimsy to a flowering branch! For the past week, I've been awakened by my cat telling me she wants to go out on the porch to watch the birds! The birds are most definitely chirping away each morning and a real sign that Spring is near! Spring and chirping birds go hand in hand! So, today I'm going to show you how to make a
This spider web suncatcher craft is a fun craft for kids for Halloween. Make a colourful spider web this Halloween with your kids!
Part 2 of Scorpius’ coming out experience. Draco is a great man and an even better dad. For HP Pride Month - Week 2 prompt: Flag
