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King & McGaw

Rory Hutton Guild of Handicraft A3 Print

£15.00 GBP
£15.00 GBP

Discover the stories, people and places at the heart of Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK through this exclusive A3 print, specially commissioned by William Morris Gallery and created by Cambridge-based artist and historian Rory Hutton.

This striking lino-cut design celebrates the Guild of Handicraft, the pioneering community of craftspeople founded by Charles Robert Ashbee in 1888. Inspired by the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Guild brought together designers, makers and artisans who sought to challenge industrial production through a commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration and socially conscious work. Their workshops and later move to Chipping Campden became an influential experiment in communal living and creative practice.

Inspired by an exhibition that explores 200 years of artists, activists and communities who challenged convention and imagined new ways of living, Hutton's design brings together historical storytelling, printmaking and craftsmanship. Through carefully chosen imagery, the print reflects the Guild's belief that art, labour and everyday life should be closely connected, highlighting a vision of society rooted in cooperation, skill and creative expression.

Printed in Sussex on FSC-certified Mondi smooth paper, this high-quality A3 print makes a distinctive addition to any home and an ideal gift for admirers of Arts and Crafts design, decorative arts and social history.

Every purchase directly supports William Morris Gallery, helping to fund vital conservation work, world-class exhibitions and community education programmes.

About the Artist

Rory Hutton is a Cambridge-based artist, illustrator and historian whose work combines traditional printmaking techniques with a passion for social and cultural history. Best known for his distinctive lino-cut designs, Hutton creates artworks that explore the stories, objects and people that have shaped everyday life. His illustrations are richly informed by historical research, bringing together craftsmanship, storytelling and graphic design in a unique and engaging visual style.

About the Exhibition 
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK explores the people and places that have shaped art and activism across Britain over the last 200 years. Through art, photography, design, sound and archival material, the exhibition highlights individuals and communities who challenged social norms and created new visions of society. Bringing together works from collections across the UK, Earthly Paradise examines how creativity, activism and the idea of home have inspired social change.

Care & Information 
  • A3 print including mount
  • Features Rory Hutton's Guild of Handicraft design
  • Exclusive commission for Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
  • Printed on FSC-certified Mondi smooth paper
  • Printed in Sussex, UK
  • Suitable for framing and display
  • Exclusive to William Morris Gallery