Language of Flowers – A Moorcroft Floriography
By Louise Irvine Floriography is the “language of flowers,” and secret messages were communicated through “talking bouquets” to circumvent the strict etiquette of the Victorian
Celebrate Membership at WMODA!
Ignite Your Passion for the Fired Arts May is Membership Month at WMODA, and we are thrilled to introduce new ways to experience the magic
Mega Kaleidoscope
The striking Mega Kaleidoscope mosaic mural at WMODA was acquired by Arthur Wiener after a visit to Allison Eden Studios in Brooklyn, where he encountered
Kaleidoscopes – A Penny for a Peek
By Louise Irvine Alan Tinter has been collecting kaleidoscopes since the 1980s, and he is excited to introduce this intriguing art form to WMODA as
From Clay to Cloth
By Louise Irvine After 25 years of creating collectible ceramic art, the Ardmore Studio in KwaZulu-Natal began translating the lush patterns of African fauna and
Carnations and Cream Teas
By Louise Irvine In America, the carnation is the official emblem for Mother’s Day, pink for appreciation of living mothers and white for remembrance of
April Fools
By Louise Irvine Fish and rabbits might appear to have little in common, but they are both associated with April 1st superstitions. In France, April
Volunteering at WMODA
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the WMODA volunteers. In our reopening year, these sterling supporters have served as Gallery
Rhapsody in Blue
By Louise Irvine Research for the Majolica International Society Convention, held this year in Fort Lauderdale, has shed new light on our celebrated Mermaid “Flower
Safari Social
By Louise Irvine We celebrated International Women’s Day early at WMODA with the arrival of Megan Holles from Ardmore in South Africa and Kim McCall











