‘This is my second time here, everything is so tranquil, I'm amazed that it made me connect to art in a way I never thought I would. Thank for all I've learned.’ – Participant

The Limner Collection is co-produced by participants of Watts Gallery Trust's Art for All Community Learning Programme with artists. Each product is either handmade or decorated with designs created by the programme's participants and inspired by the work of G F and Mary Watts. The Limner Collection is a continuation of the social enterprise Mary Watts founded with the local community.

The Limner Collection is named after Limnerslease, the studio home G F and Mary Watts built and lived in, which is now part of Watts Gallery – Artists' Village. 'Limner' is the old English word for artist and 'lease' is to glean hope for the future.

The Limner Collection Tote Bag was created in collaboration with artist Vicky Scott and women from the Woking Women’s Support Centre. Over the course of four weeks, the women explored the site at Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village and sketched aspects that seemed the most ‘Wattsy’ to them. They gave their sketches to Vicky, who complied them into the design you see here. The final design features both George and Mary, their home Limnerslease and angels from the chapel Mary created.

‘I thoroughly enjoyed learning through the Watts Gallery. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome and giving us the opportunity to use our creativity to make a Tote Bag and learn about George and Mary Watts.’ – Participant

Every purchase from the Limner Collection supports our Community Programme, which continues Watts Gallery Trust’s vision of art for all by all.
Find out more about our work at www.wattsgallery.org.uk/learn/