Equality In craftsmanship
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The Ardens welcomed men and women of all backgrounds to live and work together in the community. This attitude of acceptance contributed to the success of many women artists and craftswomen. Two of the most well-known early craftswomen in Arden were Margaret Wood, a silversmith and Elena Darling, a stained-glass maker. Although these crafts were historically the province of men, Arden, and eventually Ardentown and Ardencroft, made room for these craftswomen and others to thrive in their artistic communities. Darling’s stained-glass windows decorated a number of the early houses in Arden, while many different families counted Wood’s silverware among their prized possessions. Early Arden also created space for female artists to flourish. Edith “Jimmie” Ware, among others, was an accomplished artist in many different mediums from dance to painting.
The Ardens welcomed men and women of all backgrounds to live and work together in the community. This attitude of acceptance contributed to the success of many women artists and craftswomen. Two of the most well-known early craftswomen in Arden were Margaret Wood, a silversmith and Elena Darling, a stained-glass maker. Although these crafts were historically the province of men, Arden, and eventually Ardentown and Ardencroft, made room for these craftswomen and others to thrive in their artistic communities. Darling’s stained-glass windows decorated a number of the early houses in Arden, while many different families counted Wood’s silverware among their prized possessions. Early Arden also created space for female artists to flourish. Edith “Jimmie” Ware, among others, was an accomplished artist in many different mediums from dance to painting.
