As R.C.Sheriff's play Journey's End arrives both on stage and screen at Dartington, bookbinding tutor Mary Bartlett looks at how Dartington founder Leonard Elmhirst's experiences in wartime Mesopotamia led to the eventual funding and initial success of this seminal work.
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The Unicorn and the White Hole
Dartington's bookbinding tutor, Mary Bartlett, takes another look back into Dartington Hall history and how it fuels her ongoing interest in the symbolism of the unicorn.
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Mary Bartlett’s blog: My travels with unicorns
Dartington's tutor for bookbinding writes on why unicorns, and the subject of taxonomy, continue to have such an impact on her work and learning.
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Mary’s blog: Why ‘sociable experts’ are good for business
In her latest blog, Bookbinding tutor and Dartington veteran Mary Bartlett looks at why the sharing of skills and expertise is vital for any organisation's continued success.
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Mary Bartlett’s blog: Solander Boxes* and remembering Rigby Graham
In her latest blog looking back at little-known snippets of Dartington's history, Mary looks at some of the weird and wonderful printed creations, and remembers a giant of the industry and personal friend, Rigby Graham.
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Mary Bartlett’s blog: Are grey squirrels threatening Dartington’s woodlands?
Mary takes a look at the ravages grey squirrels cause to the Dartington estate, and how important the care of Dartington's woodlands was to founder Leonard Elmhirst.
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