A selection of resources for teachers and for learning at home, developed as part of William Morris Gallery’s learning programme.
Teacher's resources
Resources for teachers are currently being updated, following the re-display of our permanent collection. Watch this space for the launch of new resource packs.
Playing with Pattern website
Explore and play with interactive Morris & Co patterns and learn how art and maths work together. Teachers can download unique learning resources for use in Maths and Art lessons.
Creative Careers Toolkit: An Applied Active Learning Programme
The Creative Careers Toolkit is an active, applied learning programme developed for Careers Leads by the Waltham Forest Cultural Education Partnership.
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Learning at home
If you’ve been to William Morris Gallery and are interested in learning more, or if you are looking for creative ways to teach and learn from home, there are a number of exciting resources available. Download from the selection below.
Family Day: Tiger, Tiger
Inspired by Christopher Whall’s stunning stained glass window, Adam Naming the Animals (c.1880). This is your chance to make your own tiger-themed stained glass window. There are two ways to make it – with coloured tissue paper or baking paper that you colour in yourself.
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National Storytelling Week - Family Day: Cinderella
Use the tiles to create your own play, pantomime or story – or use our script – and make your own crown to use as a prop. Activity devised by Scribble and Smudge.
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Family Day: Working Out Drawings
Activities were inspired by our exhibition Works In Progress.
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Family Day: Spirit of Holi
An easy marbling activity inspired by the festival of Holi and the arrival of spring.
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Creative Kids: Say It With Flowers
Make a colourful paper cup flower inspired by Morris’ floral patterns. Ideal for under 5s.
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Creative Kids: Easter Bunny Bonnet
Take inspiration from William Morris’ Brother Rabbit pattern and make this charming bunny-ear bonnet. Ideal for under 5s.
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Family Activity: Make Your Own Mini Garden
Make your own mini garden inspired by William Morris’ love of nature.
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Creative Kids: Make Your Own Cymbal
Inspired by one of Morris’ stunning stained glass windows, we’ve shown you how to make your own cymbal at home.
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Family Activity: Nature Suncatcher
Inspired by Morris & Co’s stunning stained glass, we’ve shown you how to make a beautiful suncatcher.
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