Guild and School of Handicraft
- 1The organization was founded in 1888 by Charles Robert Ashbee.
- 2It was based in London before moving to Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
- 3The guild functioned as a pioneering social experiment centered on communal living and craft production.
The Guild and School of Handicraft was established in 1888 in London, later moving to Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire, England, as a community of artists and craftspeople by the arts and crafts architect Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942).
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practical application of movement ideals
Founded by C.R. Ashbee, this organization served as a primary example of the movement's attempt to create cooperative, workshop-based production models.
The Guild and School of Handicraft was a pioneering community of artists and craftspeople founded in 1888 by the architect Charles Robert Ashbee. Originally established in London, the organization later relocated to Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire, England.
Covered bowl, designed by Ashbee, 1900Wikimedia Commons: File:Covered_bowl_by_Charles_Robert_Ashbee,_Guild_of_Handicraft_London,_1900,_silver,_enamel,_mother-of-pearl_-_Hessisches_Landesmuseum_Darmstadt_-_Darmstadt,_Germany_-_DSC01079.jpg As a significant social experiment, the guild served as a practical application of Arts and Crafts principles. It is recognized for its role in fostering a communal lifestyle and promoting high standards of craftsmanship, becoming one of the most important workshops of its era.