Kirsty Hartsiotis - storyteller, writer, speaker
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The Arts and Crafts Movement is well-known for its use of the natural world for inspiration, from William Morris onwards. Here in the Cotswolds Arts and Crafts designers lived close to nature, getting to know intimately the places they chose for their homes, and drawing on the natural world around them for inspiration across all media.
Sept 12,
2.15pm
Crafts Alive, Rodmarton Manor
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.
Sept 15,
7pm
Cirencester Civic Society
Folk tales can tell us hidden histories. Even in folk tales, stories where women take charge are rare. Discover stories of feisty women in Gloucestershire’s folk tales. Storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis weaves local tales of truth and half-truth and fancy – you’ll to make up your own minds!
Sept 19,
7.20pm
Gloucester History Festival
High above the altar in Gloucester’s St Mary de Crypt are extraordinary medieval wall paintings-known about since Victorian restorations, but largely invisible. Join historian and broadcaster Janina Ramirez, City Archaeologist Andrew Armstrong and church historian Kirsty Hartsiotis to find out all about them!
Sept 20,
10am
Gloucester History Festival
