Prestigious Paperweights
Our Birdwatching at WMODA blogs continue with a closer look at the Royal Crown Derby paperweights collection, which includes an aviary of bird designs in glistening Imari patterns. Dr. Gwendolen Reasoner will be highlighting some rare birds and other animals during our Celebration of Ceramic Art on Friday, September 20. Royal Crown Derby
Carousel & Carnival
Experience all the fun of the fair at our Carnival & Cabaret exhibition and see our new carousel horse, courtesy of Dr. Pat Sager Lane. Pat will be talking about the fantasy art of British artist Josephine Wall during our Celebration weekend from September 20 – 22 and will tell
All the Fun of the Fair
Our Carnival & Cabaret exhibit celebrates the art of having fun. This month we are looking back at how ceramic artists have portrayed amusement fairs of the past. Romany gypsies, peddlers, and other travelers were romanticized in the figure collections of Charles Vyse and Royal Doulton during the 1920s. Experience all
Princess Badoura
Princess Badoura was the most prestigious and expensive figure ever made by Royal Doulton. It was made to order for wealthy clients for nearly 50 years and a special color version was devised for Harrods of London. Three different models are on display in the Fantastique exhibit at WMODA and
Paradise in Porcelain
Pictures in porcelain are practical as well as beautiful as the image is protected by the glaze, never fades and is easily cleaned. Not surprisingly, Wedgwood introduced several rectangular and circular plaques, in their successful Fairyland Lustre collection. Their lustrous flat surfaces reflect the vision of paradise in porcelain created
Word Search
We are always thinking about interesting ways that you can enjoy WMODA at home. Elyse Buchanan, who works in our collections management department, is a big fan of word search puzzles. She has compiled a WMODA word search inspired by the fired arts exhibits on display in the museum. You
A Celebration of Ceramic Art
Curated Collections of Pottery & Porcelain Art from Britain, America & Europe Exhibits · Expert Talks · Auction · Shop Michael Doulton is the fifth-generation descendant of the Doulton company founder and has traveled the world for 35 years as an ambassador for collecting Doulton. He has a unique personal
Creative Glass Workshops
Glass is hot at WMODA and will be even hotter this season when we start our new series of creative glass classes with Chelsea Rousso. Her Fused Glass workshops will reflect the colors, light and sizzling sunshine of Florida and the inspirational art at WMODA through the brilliant translucency of
The Fantasy Art of Josephine Wall
Arthur Wiener, the founder of WMODA, is a huge fan of fantasy art by Josephine Wall and has been inspired to present her mystical paintings alongside his spectacular collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre. As part of our Fall Fantasy event at WMODA, visiting expert Dr. Pat Sager Lane will be
National Wildlife Day
National Wildlife Day on September 4 was founded in 2005 to raise global awareness and education for endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. Locally, the South Florida Wildlife Center works tirelessly in association with the Humane Society of the United States to protect wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation