https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com Robert James Workshop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0000 en hourly 1 https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-miniatures-coming-soon-small-sculptures-with-a-big-story Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-miniatures-coming-soon-small-sculptures-with-a-big-story For collectors, miniatures have always had a natural place within literary garden landscapes. Either grouped by story, added gradually over time, or chosen as a single piece that carries a favourite book into a natural setting. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-miniatures-coming-soon-small-sculptures-with-a-big-story https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-more-aesop-stories-that-everyone-should-read Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-more-aesop-stories-that-everyone-should-read Aesop's Fables, passed from one generation to the next, have continued to prove a rich source of visual inspiration for us here in the workshop. Here, a story can move from the page into bronze and settle beautifully among planting, stone and water. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-more-aesop-stories-that-everyone-should-read https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/forde-abbey-in-spring-discover-a-new-sculpture-trail Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/forde-abbey-in-spring-discover-a-new-sculpture-trail | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/forde-abbey-in-spring-discover-a-new-sculpture-trail https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-the-footsteps-of-classics-the-real-places-behind-the-stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-the-footsteps-of-classics-the-real-places-behind-the-stories | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-the-footsteps-of-classics-the-real-places-behind-the-stories https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-chapters-for-2026-at-robert-james-workshop Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-chapters-for-2026-at-robert-james-workshop 2026, dear reader, arrives with a pleasing sense of occasion. As well as marking the one hundred years since A.A. Milne’s children’s classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, first found its way onto the world’s collective bookshelf – it will also be our fifteenth year exhibiting at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-chapters-for-2026-at-robert-james-workshop https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-find-our-sculptures-from-ford-abbey-to-rhs-chelsea-flower-show Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-find-our-sculptures-from-ford-abbey-to-rhs-chelsea-flower-show If you are thinking about an in-person meeting with our bronze sculptures in the UK this year, there are three main ways to do just that: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the seasonal display at Forde Abbey, and appointment-only visits to our gallery in the West Country. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-find-our-sculptures-from-ford-abbey-to-rhs-chelsea-flower-show https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/highlights-from-2025-at-robert-james-workshop Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/highlights-from-2025-at-robert-james-workshop 2025 was busy in the best possible way for Robert James Workshop, shaped by new locations to see our work, new yet familiar characters emerging from the studio, and a growing international audience that continues to respond to our interpretation of literature and landscape. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/highlights-from-2025-at-robert-james-workshop https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-british-story-the-wind-in-the-willows-sculpture-collection Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-british-story-the-wind-in-the-willows-sculpture-collection Despite the familiar tropes of talking animals and grand adventure, The Wind in the Willows is a children’s classic that never confines itself to childhood; instead, it explores universal themes of companionship, class rigidity, and the appetite for life itself! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-british-story-the-wind-in-the-willows-sculpture-collection https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/caring-for-bronze-sculptures-through-autumn-and-winter Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/caring-for-bronze-sculptures-through-autumn-and-winter Autumn is the time to start thinking about a bit of care for your bronze sculptures before the colder months set in. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/caring-for-bronze-sculptures-through-autumn-and-winter https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-and-friends-a-hundred-acre-wood-in-your-garden Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-and-friends-a-hundred-acre-wood-in-your-garden | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-and-friends-a-hundred-acre-wood-in-your-garden https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/neverland-in-your-garden-the-timeless-appeal-of-peter-pan Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/neverland-in-your-garden-the-timeless-appeal-of-peter-pan Our Peter Pan and Tinker Bell bronze celebrates imagination, youth, and companionship – a sculpture that carries the charm of Neverland and the enduring magic of Barrie’s story. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/neverland-in-your-garden-the-timeless-appeal-of-peter-pan https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/why-hot-cast-bronze-sculptures-last Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/why-hot-cast-bronze-sculptures-last A hot-cast bronze sculpture is crafted to last – not just for today, but for generations to come; the legacies of well-loved stories that are now rooted deeply in contemporary culture and continue to resonate. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/why-hot-cast-bronze-sculptures-last https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/preserving-stories-the-enduring-allure-of-rare-first-edition-children-s-books Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/preserving-stories-the-enduring-allure-of-rare-first-edition-children-s-books Rare Beatrix Potter editions have sold for tens of thousands of pounds, while collectors of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Watership Down, Thelwell, and so many others relish the thrill of discovering a first printing in a quiet shop or at auction. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/preserving-stories-the-enduring-allure-of-rare-first-edition-children-s-books https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-summer-of-storybook-sculpture-discover-robert-james-workshop-in-the-wild Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Louis https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-summer-of-storybook-sculpture-discover-robert-james-workshop-in-the-wild From historic gardens to curious glasshouses, and of course our own new gallery here at the workshop, we’re delighted to share where you can see our work exhibited around the world. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-summer-of-storybook-sculpture-discover-robert-james-workshop-in-the-wild https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/building-a-world-of-enchantment-behind-the-scenes-at-rhs-chelsea-2025 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/building-a-world-of-enchantment-behind-the-scenes-at-rhs-chelsea-2025 The world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show might last a mere five days, but for those of us building a stand from the ground up, the process begins much earlier... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/building-a-world-of-enchantment-behind-the-scenes-at-rhs-chelsea-2025 https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-do-your-bronze-sculptures-live Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-do-your-bronze-sculptures-live When a handmade bronze sculpture leaves our workshop, its story begins a new chapter in a customer’s garden. Wherever our creation’s journey ends, whichever spot in the great outdoors they arrive, well… we’d like to know about it! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-do-your-bronze-sculptures-live https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/quintessentially-british-bringing-classic-storybooks-to-life-in-bronze Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/quintessentially-british-bringing-classic-storybooks-to-life-in-bronze The inspiration and starting point of any Robert James Workshop sculpture can be found in the original illustrations of some of Britain’s most iconic storytellers. From Beatrix Potter and Lewis Carroll to A.A. Milne and Kenneth Grahame. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/quintessentially-british-bringing-classic-storybooks-to-life-in-bronze https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/creating-a-garden-wonderland-in-the-usa Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/creating-a-garden-wonderland-in-the-usa Every sculpture we create leaves our workshop to start a new life somewhere in the world. Whether it’s a grand centrepiece in Singapore, a tiny bronze Mad March Hare tucked between lavender plants in a British garden, or a curious Jeremy Fisher perched on a lily pad in Virginia, each one carries a story with it. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/creating-a-garden-wonderland-in-the-usa https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-a-history-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show Sat, 31 May 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-a-history-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show It’s been quite the journey since our first expedition to the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show – way back in 2011 – when the public first met our beloved literary sculpture range. Let Jim tell you the story... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-a-history-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/celebrating-our-literary-partnerships Sat, 31 May 2025 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/celebrating-our-literary-partnerships From the World of Beatrix Potter and Penguin Random House to the Estates of Norman Thelwell and Mary Cicely Barker, we’re able to collaborate closely with those who now act as stewards of their legacy. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/celebrating-our-literary-partnerships https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-to-use-your-bronze-care-kit Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-to-use-your-bronze-care-kit Maintaining the beauty of a bronze sculpture is a rewarding ritual that ensures your garden’s most enchanting characters remain vibrant and full of life. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-to-use-your-bronze-care-kit https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-the-robert-james-workshop-gallery Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-the-robert-james-workshop-gallery Robert James Workshop are now taking bookings to view our new gallery here in Somerset. A unique opportunity to see and experience our bronze sculpture range in person. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-the-robert-james-workshop-gallery https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-robert-james-workshop-gallery Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-robert-james-workshop-gallery Robert James Workshop will soon be taking bookings to view our new gallery here in Somerset. A unique opportunity to see and experience our bronze sculpture range in person. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-robert-james-workshop-gallery https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-sculptures-at-forde-abbey Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-sculptures-at-forde-abbey Robert James Workshop is thrilled to once again be displaying our bronze sculpture collection in the historic gardens of Forde Abbey in Chard, Somerset. Book your visit and see out collection up close. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-sculptures-at-forde-abbey https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-the-robert-james-workshop-team Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-the-robert-james-workshop-team Something a little different in today’s blog. A rare glimpse behind the studio doors here at Robert James Workshop. From our master sculptors’ creative inspiration and favourite childhood books to the unique draw of RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it’s time to meet the team! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-the-robert-james-workshop-team https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-collection Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-collection An antidote for the complex and often relentless pace of modern life, Winnie the Pooh, the simple tale of a yellow bear, his loyal friends, and their adventures together, continues to provide comfort and wisdom to readers of all ages. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-collection https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-unique-shepherds-hut Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-unique-shepherds-hut Well, dear reader. It’s been another exciting and eventful year here at Robert James Workshop; from our RHS Chelsea Flower Show to the the introduction of some new characters to our beloved garden sculpture range. Here are just a few of the highlights of the last 12 months… | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-very-unique-shepherds-hut https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-create-a-bronze-garden-sculpture-the-process-of-creation Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-create-a-bronze-garden-sculpture-the-process-of-creation What does it take to transform an idea, an illustration; a character from a beloved children’s story, into a stunning bronze garden sculpture? Let us take you on a journey through the meticulous process that breathes life into each handcrafted piece in our collection. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-create-a-bronze-garden-sculpture-the-process-of-creation https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-year-in-bronze-garden-sculptures-robert-james-workshop-retrospective Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-year-in-bronze-garden-sculptures-robert-james-workshop-retrospective Well, dear reader. It’s been another exciting and eventful year here at Robert James Workshop; from our RHS Chelsea Flower Show to the the introduction of some new characters to our beloved garden sculpture range. Here are just a few of the highlights of the last 12 months… | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-year-in-bronze-garden-sculptures-robert-james-workshop-retrospective https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-garden-sculptures-peter-rabbit-and-robin Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-garden-sculptures-peter-rabbit-and-robin The robin holds a special place in British cultural imagery; often voted the nation’s favourite bird and a frequent presence in Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s book series. We’re delighted to count the Robin and Dibber amongst our bronze garden sculpture collection… | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-garden-sculptures-peter-rabbit-and-robin https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-and-mog-the-forgetful-cat Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-and-mog-the-forgetful-cat We’re thrilled to announce that Robert James Workshop has been granted exclusive rights to create bronze sculptures of the beloved characters from Judith Kerr’s timeless classics, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog – no doubt two of the most cherished children’s books of the 20th century and still adored by both children and adults today. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-and-mog-the-forgetful-cat https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-garden-sculptures-alice-and-the-flamingo Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-garden-sculptures-alice-and-the-flamingo The Queen’s Croquet Ground – a chapter from Lewis Carroll’s classic tale – in which young Alice is ordered to play a game of croquet... with a poor flamingo and a hedgehog! Captured beautifully in this enchanting bronze garden sculpture. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-garden-sculptures-alice-and-the-flamingo https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winter-care-advice-for-your-bronze-water-features-and-garden-sculptures Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winter-care-advice-for-your-bronze-water-features-and-garden-sculptures Despite the visual beauty of winter, as the temperatures drop, it’s essential to prepare your bronze water features for the colder months ahead. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winter-care-advice-for-your-bronze-water-features-and-garden-sculptures https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-our-through-the-looking-glass-exhibition-washington-d-c Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-our-through-the-looking-glass-exhibition-washington-d-c People of America! If you’re in Washington, D.C. – or in nearby travelling distance – our hugely popular Through the Looking Glass exhibition is on permanent display at the world-renowned O Museum. You should certainly stop by and experience it for yourself! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/visit-our-through-the-looking-glass-exhibition-washington-d-c https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-winnie-the-pooh-christopher-robin-and-piglet-too Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-winnie-the-pooh-christopher-robin-and-piglet-too An antidote for the complex and often relentless pace of modern life, Winnie the Pooh, the simple tale of a yellow bear, his loyal friends, and their adventures together, continues to provide comfort and wisdom to readers of all ages. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/meet-winnie-the-pooh-christopher-robin-and-piglet-too https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-range Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-range We’re thrilled to present our Winnie the Pooh sculpture range inspired by the classic A.A. Milne book series. A famous bear and two of his closest friends, one decidedly more human than the other, ready and waiting to become part of your garden story… | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/winnie-the-pooh-garden-sculpture-range https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-partnership-with-forde-abbey Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-partnership-with-forde-abbey Robert James Workshop is thrilled to be displaying our bronze sculpture collection in the historic gardens of Forde Abbey in Chard, Somerset. The gardens close on the 31st of October, so book your tickets now! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/in-partnership-with-forde-abbey https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/classic-literature-gifts-and-memorabilia Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/classic-literature-gifts-and-memorabilia What do you buy the book-loving friend or family member that has everything? If we can assume their bookshelves are already creaking under the weight of a thousand dusty paperbacks, what other literary gifts might fit the bill? | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/classic-literature-gifts-and-memorabilia https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-barefoot-king-a-robert-james-workshop-original Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-barefoot-king-a-robert-james-workshop-original Delightfully depicted in the Barefoot King Water Feature found in the Robert James Workshop collection, the meandering monarch has finally found meaning and happiness in his life. The invigorating fresh air, the soft grass under his bare feet; it’s those simple pleasures that our curious hero has come to appreciate! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-barefoot-king-a-robert-james-workshop-original https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-in-america Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-in-america On the 28th of November 2023, our much-awaited Through the Looking Glass exhibition opens at the world-renowned O Museum in Washington, D.C. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-in-america https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-squirrel-nutkin Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-squirrel-nutkin The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin; Beatrix Potter’s second book and the successful follow-up to the English writer’s beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit which debuted a year earlier in 1902. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-squirrel-nutkin https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-beatrix-potter Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-beatrix-potter A gifted illustrator, botanist, conservationist, and one of the most beloved children's authors of the modern age. Beatrix Potter was, by any definition of the term, a renaissance woman, best known for her collection of hugely popular children's books published in the early 20th century—which include, along with twenty other stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-tale-of-beatrix-potter https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-gift-ideas Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-gift-ideas From Peter Rabbit to Squirrel Nutkin, the characters from our handmade sculpture collection fit seamlessly into any outdoor space; each bronze creation will make for the perfect Beatrix Potter gift for both literary lovers and keen gardeners alike. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/beatrix-potter-gift-ideas https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-story-of-christopher-robin-and-winnie-the-pooh Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-story-of-christopher-robin-and-winnie-the-pooh When a young boy named Christopher Robin first visited Winnipeg the Bear at London Zoo in the early 1920s, a rather sociable black bear who had been rescued by a cavalry veterinarian upon the outbreak of the First World War, little did he know that his innocent encounter would provide the inspiration for one of the most beloved children’s books of the modern era. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-story-of-christopher-robin-and-winnie-the-pooh https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-wildlife-of-the-great-british-countryside Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-wildlife-of-the-great-british-countryside Just as great writers are inspired by the riverbanks, sweeping moorlands, and craggy moonlit rocks of the British countryside, so too is our creative spark fired by the colourful characters that tread, waddle and hop along its familiar path. Bronze sculptures inspired by classic literature and nature. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-wildlife-of-the-great-british-countryside https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/explore-our-alice-in-wonderland-sculpture-range Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/explore-our-alice-in-wonderland-sculpture-range Let us take you on a journey. Hotfooting through the well-worn pages of Lewis Carroll's classic children's tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Down rabbit holes, between giant mushrooms and across swirling seas made of tears, stopping for madcap tea parties and games of croquet along the way... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/explore-our-alice-in-wonderland-sculpture-range https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-and-peter-rabbit-at-forde-abbey Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-and-peter-rabbit-at-forde-abbey In the heart of the British countryside—our handmade bronze sculptures are in their element. Our latest adventure takes us to Chard in Somerset where a collection of our favourite bronze literary creations are on display at Forde Abbey. Why not book your visit today? | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-and-peter-rabbit-at-forde-abbey https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/four-stunning-new-creations-ready-for-chelsea Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/four-stunning-new-creations-ready-for-chelsea Pull up the curtains, prepare your gardens! Theatre, magic and fabulous new characters are waiting to make their grand appearance. After months of honest and unwavering endeavour in our workshop at Songbird’s Nest—hours of molding, crafting, casting and adding those all-important finishing touches and flourishes—four new enchanting literary creations are now polished and ready to find new homes….in your cherished outdoor spaces. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/four-stunning-new-creations-ready-for-chelsea https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-chess-set-and-jewellery-collection Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-chess-set-and-jewellery-collection Our utterly unique Alice in Wonderland Pewter Chess Set. Just like the bronze sculptures, water features and miniatures in our collection, this handcrafted bronze set has been inspired by the many and varied magical characters from Lewis Carroll’s famous novel. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/alice-in-wonderland-chess-set-and-jewellery-collection https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/return-to-wonderland-two-fabulous-new-sculptures-in-the-pipeline Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/return-to-wonderland-two-fabulous-new-sculptures-in-the-pipeline It’s time once again to leap down the rabbit hole and headlong into another Wonderland adventure. Familiar stories, beloved characters…brand new garden sculptures for your garden. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/return-to-wonderland-two-fabulous-new-sculptures-in-the-pipeline https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-sculptures-new-stories-to-tell Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-sculptures-new-stories-to-tell More stories of magic and enchantment are being written behind the creaking doors of our busy workshop this spring. From the ambrosial grasslands of the British Countryside to the sun-soaked desert towns of the Middle East, our skilled hands have been put to work creating some memorable additions for your garden spaces... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/new-sculptures-new-stories-to-tell https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-queen-of-hearts Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-queen-of-hearts Picture your garden as the colourful kingdom of Wonderland, with neatly-trimmed hedges and anthropomorphic playing guards dotted across the landscape—and at the centre of the realm, The Queen of Hearts—a dramatic, awe-inspiring presence that captivates and inspires in equal measure. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-queen-of-hearts https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-garden-masterpiece-the-wind-in-the-willows Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-garden-masterpiece-the-wind-in-the-willows Part classic children’s story; part whimsical satire of life in Edwardian Britain, The Wind in the Willows follows the colourful adventures of four animal friends—Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/a-garden-masterpiece-the-wind-in-the-willows https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-stories-from-classic-childrens-literature-to-revisit-this-christmas Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-stories-from-classic-childrens-literature-to-revisit-this-christmas Let us take you on a journey, through the rolling English countryside, where mischievous rabbits run wild through neatly-tended vegetable patches. We'll stop off at Wonderland along the way, before a final visit to Ancient Greece for some timeless cautionary tales. Here, dear reader, are five stories from classic children's literature that you'll want to revisit over the festive season. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-stories-from-classic-childrens-literature-to-revisit-this-christmas https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-fabulous-birds-from-classic-children-s-literature Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-fabulous-birds-from-classic-children-s-literature In today’s blog, paying homage to our mostly airborne familiars, we take a look at some of the fabulous bird varieties to be found in the Robert James Workshop collection; bronze sculptures, water features, and miniatures that will surely add a sense of magic and natural wonder to your garden spaces by the time spring rolls around again. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-fabulous-birds-from-classic-children-s-literature https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/planning-for-spring-with-handmade-garden-water-features Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/planning-for-spring-with-handmade-garden-water-features There’s no clearer sign that spring has arrived than the sight of a stunning handmade water feature in your garden. Inspired by the timeless works of Beatrix Potter, Lewis Carroll, and Cicely Mary Baker, these magical literary sculptures might just be the centrepiece your garden has been waiting for! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/planning-for-spring-with-handmade-garden-water-features https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-white-rabbit Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-white-rabbit If you’re looking to capture the essence of Wonderland in your garden, there are few more symbolic characters you can choose. than a White Rabbit bronze sculpture. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-white-rabbit https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-cheshire-cat Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-cheshire-cat Our beautifully handmade Cheshire Cat Face sculpture—who looks just as at home emerging from the garden plant life as he does playfully benched on a bookshelf next to your favourite novel—can be glorious way to inject a sense of Wonderland magic into your home. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/exploring-wonderland-the-cheshire-cat https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/illuminate-at-abbotsbury-subtropical-gardens Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/illuminate-at-abbotsbury-subtropical-gardens The Wonderland Trail will be spellbound with even more charm and storybook magic, as once again, the gardens host ILLUMINATE—a stunning illumination display directed by OT Event Technicians. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/illuminate-at-abbotsbury-subtropical-gardens https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-refurbish-a-bronze-garden-sclupture-or-water-feature Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-refurbish-a-bronze-garden-sclupture-or-water-feature Join us on another adventure and see how with a little bit of elbow grease and a few carefully-selected products and tools, we can fully restore your beloved literary-themed sculpture. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/how-do-we-refurbish-a-bronze-garden-sclupture-or-water-feature https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-amazing-chess-sets-from-around-the-world Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-amazing-chess-sets-from-around-the-world There are few ancient pastimes quite so universally admired as chess. Here are just some of the finest examples of chess sets from the colourful pages of history, each with its own fascinating backstory and sources of inspiration. Who knows, you might even find a set that feels curiously familiar! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-amazing-chess-sets-from-around-the-world https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-heroes-from-children-s-literature-that-everyone-can-look-up-to Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-heroes-from-children-s-literature-that-everyone-can-look-up-to Today we're exploring those book characters imbued with a sense of adventure, courage, wit, and unshakable goodwill…and perhaps some fairy dust and telekinetic powers thrown in for good measure! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-heroes-from-children-s-literature-that-everyone-can-look-up-to https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-install-my-bronze-garden-sculpture Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-install-my-bronze-garden-sculpture There’s lots to consider when deciding where to position and install your beautiful handmade bronze sculpture. As well as the aesthetic factors—determining how your piece will sit in the natural landscape of your garden—there are some practical features to identify. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/where-to-install-my-bronze-garden-sculpture https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-aesop-fables-that-everyone-should-know Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Alex Rowe https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-aesop-fables-that-everyone-should-know Some of the oldest and best-known sources of guidance for both children and adults can be found in Aesop’s Fables. The Ancient Greek storyteller’s cautionary tales, which generally have anthropomorphic animals at their moral heart, have seeped so naturally into modern culture, that we may not even realise their provenance... | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-aesop-fables-that-everyone-should-know https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-childrens-novels-to-whisk-you-back-to-your-childhood Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-childrens-novels-to-whisk-you-back-to-your-childhood There’s a story behind every sculpture that emerges from the Robert James Workshop. In every sweeping curve of polished bronze; beneath each carefully captured expression and delicate broderie anglaise, there’s a century of classic literature providing the inspiration. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-childrens-novels-to-whisk-you-back-to-your-childhood https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-on-the-road Wed, 11 May 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-on-the-road A heartfelt thanks to all those who came out to see us at either the Harrogate Flower Show or the Badminton Horse Trials in April and May! | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-on-the-road https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-dodo-and-mauritius Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-dodo-and-mauritius Universally described as plump, cuddly, whimsical, and famous for its professed stupidity—even before its appearance in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, tales of the prehistoric Dodo were popular bedtime reading. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-dodo-and-mauritius https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-best-loved-characters-from-beatrix-potter-books Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-best-loved-characters-from-beatrix-potter-books From the pages of Beatrix Potter’s famous books, to the natural surroundings of your garden, each character embodies a sense of nostalgia and magic. Let us take you on a whimsical literary tour and explore some of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved creations. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-best-loved-characters-from-beatrix-potter-books https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/what-s-the-difference-between-hot-cast-and-cold-cast-sculptures Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/what-s-the-difference-between-hot-cast-and-cold-cast-sculptures A hot cast bronze sculpture is built to last. Using ancient techniques, that have survived for thousands of years, it’s an investment that will last generations. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/what-s-the-difference-between-hot-cast-and-cold-cast-sculptures https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-fiendishly-wicked-characters-from-children-s-literature Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-fiendishly-wicked-characters-from-children-s-literature Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable, diabolical, or just plain mean antagonists from the pages of classic children’s literature. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/the-top-5-fiendishly-wicked-characters-from-children-s-literature https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-wonderland-sculpture-trail-at-abbotsbury-illuminations Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-wonderland-sculpture-trail-at-abbotsbury-illuminations Take an enchanting stroll around the Abbotsbury grounds, and see which of your favourite literary characters you can spot. Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit—and plenty more Lewis Carroll-themed bronze sculptures will be on show. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/robert-james-workshop-wonderland-sculpture-trail-at-abbotsbury-illuminations https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-gold-stars-for-robert-james-workshop-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:26:00 +0000 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-gold-stars-for-robert-james-workshop-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show We were delighted to be able to showcase our work at RHS Chelsea Flower Show back in September—and thrilled beyond words to once again win a 5 Star Trade Stand award for our handcrafted bronze sculptures. | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/5-gold-stars-for-robert-james-workshop-at-the-rhs-chelsea-flower-show https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/wonderland-at-rhs-rosemoor-and-rhs-harlow-carr Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:26:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/wonderland-at-rhs-rosemoor-and-rhs-harlow-carr | Read more here: https://www.robertjamesworkshop.com/news/article/wonderland-at-rhs-rosemoor-and-rhs-harlow-carr