This inspiring event invites you to bring personal items, photographs, or stories connected to your Islamic or local roots. Together, we’ll explore these connections alongside artefacts from the exhibition, create museum labels, and design patterns inspired by your objects. Your contributions will form part of a collaborative artistic map of Waltham Forest, reflecting the diverse styles of Muslim and broader community arts and the timeless influence of Morris’s designs.

Whether you’re an artist or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of storytelling through art, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with others, explore heritage and faith, and contribute to a community art project that will be archived with the Everyday Muslim Archive.

All materials will be provided—bring your creativity and your story! Let’s celebrate the art found in our homes and create something extraordinary together.

The Bridging Histories Workshops are devised to bring people together to explore and celebrate the connections between William Morris’s designs, Islamic art, and the diverse cultural heritage of Waltham Forest. This is 1 of 3 workshops taking place on the 1st, 6th and 8th February. See the related events link below for more information.

Part of the William Morris & Art from the Islamic World events and activities programme.