Art Underfoot: Medieval Tile Making

Have you ever looked at the art beneath your feet?

Isabella collaborated with arts and crafts pioneer Henry Chapman Mercer to design Fenway Court’s medieval-inspired tiled floors. The Mercer tiles were handmade by skilled craftsmen at the turn of the century using traditional molds featuring motifs found on the floor tiles of a medieval English priory. From wheels to dragons; florals to text; medieval floor patterns enchant and delight if you just take the time to look at them!

Led by Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio Intern Gabriel Currie, learn more about medieval tile craft and its revival by Mercer as you make your own in the Studio using air-dry clay and acrylic glazes. 

Open Studios are free with Museum admission, and participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration for general admission is encouraged. Get tickets:

• Online, by clicking the Get Tickets button above
• By calling the box office at 617 278 5156, Wednesday–Monday, 10 am–4 pm
• In person: Visit the Museum and purchase at the ticket desk, Wednesday–Monday, 11 am–4:30 pm

Questions about accessibility? Please call the Box Office at 617 278 5156 to request accessible or companion seating, or to inquire about other accommodations in advance of the program.