This year members of the British Association of Modern Mosaics are exhibiting in the garden of 223 Hartington Road (almost at the top of the hill!). This is the third year the garden has been open, and it has become apparent that our regular visitors are lovers of the art of mosaic, and come to see us for advice, inspiration and to commission mosaics for their own homes and gardens. Although set outside, we are able to display pieces suitable for interior as well as exterior use, as we provide shelter from the rain, and our small workshop is open so that you can see work in progress.
The main reason that this is an OPEN GARDEN rather than an OPEN HOUSE is because the man of the house was anxious about unknown quantities of people traipsing through the house, particularly on a Sunday, definitely a day of rest for him. Nevertheless, he is enthusiastic about his raised vegetable beds and is willing to discuss these at length with our visitors. Also, because the workshop is in the garden, our resident mosaic artist can carry on working and demonstrating her craft throughout the day.

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