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Flower Fairies™: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker

  • Start date: 22nd Oct 2024
  • End date: 27th Apr 2025
  • Watts Gallery
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Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker (1895 – 1973), the creator of the much-loved Flower Fairies, in this playful exhibition.

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!