Weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11.30am - 12.15pm

Join one of our expert guides to hear more about the fascinating De Morgans.

Husband and wife artists, William and Evelyn De Morgan were anything but ordinary. They defied stereotypes of their time to create beautiful art which supported their liberal, socialist political viewpoint, their feminism, and their pacifist outlook on war.

Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker (1895 - 1973), the creator of the much-loved Flower Fairies.

Experience the timeless appeal of Cicely Mary Barker's creation, the Flower Fairies. First published in 1923, these botanically accurate fairies were inspired by real children that Cicely knew. See a selection of the original Flower Fairies alongside her personal sketches and family photographs.

Explore Cicely's journey as an artist. Follow her from the early years as a young girl with a vivid imagination, to commercial success in adulthood. See her childhood sketches, postcard designs and illustrated books she created later in life. This family-friendly exhibition celebrates the life of an extraordinary artist, author and illustrator.

Enjoy playful and creative moments throughout the exhibition. Dress-up as a fairy, design a garden and become a part of the enchanting fairy tales. Unveil the secrets of Cicely's childhood home, draw your own postcard and bring the magic to life!

Watts Gallery - Artists' Village is a unique Arts & Crafts gem in the lee of the North Surrey Hills, just 40 minutes from London and the south coast: the home, studios, gallery, chapel and joint architectural legacy of the internationally acclaimed artist G F Watts OM RA (1817–1904) and the renowned designer Mary Watts (1849–1938).

Down Lane

Compton

GUILDFORD GU3 1DQ

01483 810235

www.wattsgallery.org.uk