Talk: Exploring the Arts and Crafts Movement at Rodborough Tabernacle and beyond
Rodborough Tabernacle, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3UJ
The Little Chapel was converted from a coach-house in the 1920s by architect Sidney Barnsley, one of three Arts and Crafts architects who settled in Sapperton in the 1890s, the second of his two churches. He worked with his friend Ernest Gimson’s old woodworking team, then run by Peter Waals in Chalford to create the interior. Waals also worked with Amberley-based architect Thomas Falconer to create the impressive woodwork in the Tabernacle. Another Amberley artist, Henry Payne, and his son Edward, produced the stained glass for the Little Chapel. A unique Arts and Crafts gem in Stroud? As we’ll find out in Kirsty’s talk, we can also find Arts and Crafts work by them and their friends in many of our churches in Stroud, if you know what to look for.
Kirsty Hartsiotis is an art historian, museum curator, writer and storyteller based in Stroud. From 2008 to 2023 she was the curator of the Designated Arts and Crafts Movement collection at The Wilson, Cheltenham, and now works for Swindon Museums. She’s an Accredited Arts Society lecturer on the Arts and Crafts Movement, and is passionate (obsessed?) about Arts and Crafts in our local churches.
The Museum in the Park is delighted to be collaborating with Rodborough Tabernacle with this special event for Heritage Open Days. Both organisations share a kindred spirit of 'serving the community, welcoming all'. We hope you can join us to discover the fascinating history of a very special place!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100 & 1400
Location & directions
Rodborough Tabernacle, Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3UJ
- Contact on day:
- Kim Baker
- Telephone number:
- +447481186100
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please pre-book to help us know how many people to provide teas and coffees for after the talk. You can book online, or book over the telephone by calling The Museum in the Park on 01453 763394.
- Booking contact name:
- Abigail Large
- Booking telephone number:
- +441453763394
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-museum-in-the-park
- Booking opens:
- 07 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2024 10:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please note there is only limited parking space at Rodborough Tabernacle, reserved for those who really need it. We encourage visitors who can to take up the challenge of walking to the Tabernacle! If you'd like further information, please email [email protected] or call 01453 763394 in the first instance, giving your name, email and telephone number. Abigail or Kim will get back to you, thank you.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
