Kirsty Hartsiotis - storyteller, writer, speaker
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The Cotswolds became one of the most vibrant rural centres of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Inspired by William Morris’s retreat at Kelmscott Manor, groups of designers and makers settled in the region. This talk explores their work, and their impact on the architecture, art and life of the area, looking at all areas of craft from country houses to churches to utopian communities.
Jan 20,
2pm
Arts Society Diss
An exploration of the unusually high incidence of Arts and Crafts churches and fittings in the Cotswolds. In Cotswold churches work ranging across all disciplines can be seen by those members of the Movement who had moved to the area. We’ll examine how Arts and Crafts designers revolutionised church design and adapted to the needs of their patrons.
Jan 27,
7.30pm
Leckhampton Local History Society
Dive into Jurassic seas with professional storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis this half-term as she spins tall tales of sea dragons, devil’s toenails and other fantastical beasts! Relax on bean bags in our Fossil Hunters exhibition while listening to tales of fossil hunters and secrets beneath the earth. Hold real-life fossils from 150 million years ago and make your very own clay fossil to take home.
Feb 17,
11am & 2pm
Museum & Art Swindon
The 20th century saw huge artistic change, and the art of stained glass reflects those changes. From Arts and Crafts glass to the many thoughtful and beautiful pieces by contemporary artist Tom Denny, this talk explores the new directions taken in stained glass in the last 120 years.
Feb 19,
2pm
WinterbourneArt Appreciation Group
