Wedgwood Society of Washington DC

28/10/2026

WSWDC members, please remember to join us THIS Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 pm ("doors open" at 1:30 pm) for a lecture from Stefan Uhlig, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Davis, on 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘸𝘪𝘯. The lecture explores their respective approaches to pottery and poetry and the ways in which the two were intertwined.

If you are not yet a member of the Wedgwood Society of Washington D.C. please visit our web site at www.WedgwoodDC.org and join us to enjoy this and other interesting presentations.

04/10/2026

Sharing from the Wedgwood International Seminar-

The Wedgwood International Seminar will conduct the fourteenth Zoom lecture on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The lecture, “An Earthen Ware in The Antique Stile”, will be delivered by Diane Ehrenpreis, Curator of Decorative Arts and Historical Interiors, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Diane has worked in the curatorial department at Monticello for twenty-four years, teaching, researching, caring for and building the collection. Prior to being at Monticello, she worked in the curatorial field at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Historic New England, and the Trustees of Reservations. It is especially interesting to note that Diane supervised a complete study and reinstallation of Monticello’s second and third floor rooms, as well as Jefferson’s private suite. Diane has written several articles on Thomas Jefferson’s furniture and the aesthetic intent of his decorating. Her current article, “This is the Offering of the Ladies”, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson’s War Years, is in the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.

We will begin the meeting at 2:30 PM Eastern Time in the U.S., 7:30 PM in the U.K.

The Zoom Link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84290022520...

For up-to-date information about the WIS, remember to visit the WIS Website (www.WedgwoodInternationalSeminar.org) and also Instagram.

While every WIS Zoom lecture is free and open to the public, we are hoping that if you are not a member you will consider joining The Wedgwood International Seminar. To join, please visit our website for a membership form.

There are many reasons to become a member of WIS. In addition to receiving a Proceedings book which contains the lectures from our annual seminars, you will have the opportunity to meet many people who collect and study Wedgwood. The highlight of each year is the annual seminar in April. This year’s seminar was held in England. In April 2027, the WIS Seminar will be held in Washington, D.C.

To help with the cost of conducting the Zoom Lecture Series, we would be grateful if you would consider donating to help us cover the associated costs. You may do so via PayPal or Credit Card by going to the website and clicking on the DONATE box. Please indicate that your donation is being made to enable the WIS to continue presenting Zoom Lectures.

Thank you to all of you who have joined us during past WIS Zoom lectures. We enjoyed presenting lectures on a wide range of Wedgwood topics which were delivered by such prominent speakers.

We look forward to seeing you this coming Friday, October 9th.

02/10/2026

Gentle viewers, what a charming way to get our attention! The advertisement for this Jane Austen inspired board game includes a lovely display of Wedgwood for eye candy.

If you are planning ahead for holiday gift giving the game is available here. https://www.tatteredcover.com/products/0850068771363

22/09/2026

On Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern, we will hear a lecture from Stefan Uhlig, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Davis, on 𝑊𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑚𝑢𝑠 𝐷𝑎𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑛. The lecture explores their respective approaches to pottery and poetry and the ways in which the two were intertwined.

There is so much to learn about Wedgwood. Consider joining the WSWDC by visiting our web site and clicking the membership box on our main page, www.WedgwoodDC.org.

16/09/2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman, a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery celebrating the extraordinary legacy of York-born artist John Flaxman on the 200th anniversary of his death. Among the highlights is J.M.W. Turner’s spectacular Ulysses deriding Polyphemus – Homer’s Odyssey, on loan from the National Gallery, alongside works by Josiah Wedgwood, William Blake, Angelica Kauffman, Ingres, and William Etty.

The exhibition reveals how Flaxman’s sculptures, illustrations, and celebrated Wedgwood designs influenced some of Britain and Europe’s greatest artists, creating a fascinating connection between ancient Greek mythology and the art of the modern era. With an exceptional range of works brought together from collections across the UK, this is a unique opportunity to discover the artist whose imagination helped shape so much iconic art. The exhibition runs through January 17, 2027, and is included with general admission to York Art Gallery.

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus – Homer's Odyssey by J.M.W Turner has arrived at York Art Gallery.

29/08/2026

Before the football season gets underway take a few minutes to enjoy the video lecture from our July meeting which is now available in the Members Only area of our website at www.WedgwoodDC.org. Lorraine Horn presented 𝑊𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 1760-1800, inspired by a 1965 Rhode Island exhibition of the same name. The presentation was well researched and beautifully illustrated with fascinating slides and images.

Not yet a member? We invite you to join us and enjoy access to this lecture and other members-only resources. Simply visit our website and select Join from the drop-down menu on the home page.

04/08/2026

The death of ceramic designer David Queensberry marks more than the passing of a talented artist; it serves as a reminder of a manufacturing tradition that once defined Britain. While many remember the Queensberry name for its connection to Oscar Wilde or the rules of boxing, David Queensberry devoted his life to industrial design, leaving a significant mark on British ceramics. His career also reflects a larger story about the fortunes—and eventual decline—of the pottery industry that made Stoke-on-Trent famous throughout the world.

https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/im-roused-marquess-queensberrys-death-xt09lhl93

26/07/2026

York Art Gallery will open Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman on September 18 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of York-born artist John Flaxman's death. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most influential sculptors, designers, and illustrators, Flaxman shaped British ceramic art through his designs for Josiah Wedgwood and earned international acclaim for his illustrations of Homer, Dante, and other classical authors. The exhibition celebrates his lasting artistic legacy in his hometown.

The exhibition features more than 70 works on loan from leading UK museums and galleries, alongside pieces from York Art Gallery's own collection. Highlights include works by J. M. W. Turner, William Blake, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and York artist William Etty, demonstrating how Flaxman's ideas inspired generations of artists across Britain and Europe. Curators describe the exhibition as a rare opportunity to recognize the remarkable influence behind many iconic works of art. The exhibition runs through January 17, 2027.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/exhibition-celebrates-one-britain-most-150000737.html

08/07/2026

Don't forget to join us this Sunday at 2:00pm EDT to hear our guest speaker Lorraine Horn present W𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺. There's still plenty of time to join the Society, meet some members and learn more about Wedgwood. Visit our website www.WedgwoodDC.org to join.

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12/06/2026

According to Jing Daily Luxury has a new playbook: From checkout to experience.

From chasing new drops to competing on experience, Tmall Luxury Pavilion is extending online luxury consumption into real-world lifestyle scenarios for high-net-worth clients. The next phase of growth for online luxury platforms is moving into the physical world.

In late April, Tmall Luxury Pavilion joined forces with British luxury house Burberry and Wedgwood, the British ceramics brand with royal warrant status, to host a three-day, two-night luxury journey at Songtsam Linka Kunming boutique hotel. The immersive lifestyle experience, themed “Seeking Spring at Ease,” brought together more than 20 VIC clients from Tmall Luxury Pavilion’s Luxury Club, weaving British aesthetics into the local culture of Yunnan.

https://jingdaily.com/posts/luxury-s-new-playbook-from-checkout-to-experience