“Botanical Treasures - Inspiration from Nature in Porcelain and on Paper" was an exhibition held in collaboration with the Museum of Royal Worcester from May to October 2021.

The Society's members were invited by the Museum to visit the archives, to examine and take inspiration from original designs, pattern books, working sketches and the porcelain displayed in the Museum. The exhibition also celebrated the work of Stuart Lafford, an artist who worked for the Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory in the early 1980's. He inspired and taught many of the Gloucestershire Society’s members twenty five of whom exhibited.

During the exhibition, members of the public of all ages to attended:-

• Talks on Botanical Art.

• Family workshops.

• Creative drop in and self led activities.

• Botanical Art Masterclasses.

Here are some of our members examining the archives:-