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In this new, unique four-part series a late 1800s Victorian Arts & Crafts commune in the Welsh hills has been painstakingly brought back to life as a group of six 21st century crafters - three men and three women - move in to experience the highs and lows of living and working together as a creative commune.

Over their month-long stay the crafters are set to renovate four of the key spaces in the house.

Throughout the series Anita Rani is joined by internationally renowned potter Keith Brymer Jones and Arts & Crafts expert and dealer Patch Rogers, as the six crafters are faced with the challenge of breathing life back in to the Victorian parlour.

Using original Victorian tools and techniques they will create Arts & Crafts objects including a Sussex Chair, CR Ashbee Bowl, and William Morris-inspired wallpaper. All from scratch and all in a week...

All the while eating, working and living within the philosophies first outlined by the likes of John Ruskin and William Morris. Will their 1890s communal life help them to better understand the depth and scale of the Arts & Crafts movement both as a power for artistic and social change? And will the Arts & Crafts life make them better crafters and reconnect them creatively to what they love?

Pictured: Keith Brymer, Anita Rani and Patch Rogers

Publicity contact: AM