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Events calendar
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:30
Living With Art
Artist in residence Can Altay leads a discussion about the places in which we live, work and spend our free time.
Sunday, 26 August 2012 (1 event)
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13:30
Indonesian Textiles
Talk and handling session with textile specialist John Gillow exploring the textile arts of Indonesia that inspired Grayson Perry's Walthamstow Tapestry.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012 (1 event)
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19:30
Grayson Perry in Person
The internationally-celebrated artist discusses his latest work.
Saturday, 8 September 2012 (1 event)
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15:00
Michael Rosen: Poetry and Protest
Poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter Michael Rosen explores the social concerns and the radical content of William Morris's poetry, using his own and other poets' work.
Friday, 14 September 2012 (2 events)
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17:00 - 21:00
WMG Late: E17 Art Trail
The William Morris Gallery features the work of printmaker Anna Alcock, photographer Paul Tucker and the Forest Poets as part of the 2012 E17 Art Trail, Bestow. Explore the exhibitions and meet the artists in a relaxed evening atmosphere.
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19:30
E17 Art Trail Poetry Evening
This event is part of WMG Late: E17 Art Trail. Local, award-winning poet Pascale Petit joins the Forest Poets for an evening of poetry and music.
Sunday, 21 October 2012 (1 event)
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12:00 - 17:00
Fellowship Afternoon
The Society of Designer Craftsmen and the William Morris Gallery present a special event for artists, designers and craftsmen and women to share information, meet like-minded people and find out about exciting opportunities.
Thursday, 1 November 2012 (1 event)
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19:30
Meet the Architects
Join us for a conversation with Pringle Richards Sharratt Architects. John Pringle and Penny Richards discuss their approach to refurbishing the William Morris Gallery and the challenges of displaying an internationally-significant collection within a Grade II* listed building.
Friday, 16 November 2012 (1 event)
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Volunteer Open Weekend
Learn new skills, get involved in your community and do something fun by becoming a volunteer at the William Morris Gallery or Vestry House Museum.
Thursday, 13 December 2012 (2 events)
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17:00 - 21:00
WMG Late: An evening with the Pre-Raphaelites
Step into the unconventional world of the Pre-Raphaelites for an evening of art, live music, gallery talks and entertainment from London-based mixologists The Gin Garden.
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19:30
Pre-Raphaelites: The 'First Modern Art Movement'
Join Tate curator, Alison Smith, to find out why the Pre-Raphaelites rebelled against the Art establishment and how they changed the artistic landscape of Victorian Britain.
This event is part of WMG Late: An evening with the Pre-Raphaelites.
Sunday, 20 January 2013 (1 event)
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15:00
Arbutus String Quartet
Enjoy an afternoon concert in the beautiful Georgian setting of the William Morris Gallery. The Arbutus String Quartet will play three quartets from the great masters of the genre: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
Saturday, 9 February 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 17:00
E17 Designers Market
E17 Designers Market comes to the William Morris Gallery with a range of beautiful hand-made crafts that make the perfect Valentines present.
Thursday, 14 February 2013 (1 event)
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18:30
Valentines Dinner
Treat your partner to a romantic meal with music from Forest Philharmonic musicians in the historic surroundings of the William Morris Gallery.
Saturday, 9 March 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:30
Teachers' Course: Patternmaking
Join textile designer Sba Shaikh for practical ideas to explore pattermaking through Art & Design and Maths.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 (1 event)
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19:30 - 21:00
David Bailey in Conversation SOLD OUT
Photographer David Bailey talks about his illustrious career and his portraits of London’s East End with Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery.
Sunday, 24 March 2013 (1 event)
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16:00
William Morris’s Birthday Event
This year’s annual celebrations include a birthday toast with traditional music from Walthamstow Folk followed by a talk on the Gallery’s internationally recognised collection by curators Anna Mason and Carien Kremer.
Friday, 19 April 2013 (1 event)
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David Bailey East End Faces
Join one of the Gallery’s curators for a tour of David Bailey’s photography exhibition.
Sunday, 21 April 2013 (1 event)
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12:00 - 16:00
Sunday Photo Challenge
Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!
Sunday, 28 April 2013 (1 event)
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12:00 - 16:00
Sunday Photo Challenge
Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!
Wednesday, 1 May 2013 (1 event)
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Meet the Artist – David Mabb
Join us on May Day to celebrate the opening of David Mabb’s new installation Regime Change Begins at Home.
Sunday, 5 May 2013 (1 event)
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12:00 - 16:00
Sunday Photo Challenge
Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!
Sunday, 12 May 2013 (1 event)
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12:00 - 16:00
Sunday Photo Challenge
Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!
Thursday, 16 May 2013 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Vintage Bop and Beats
We prepare for an evening of high-octane entertainment with music, dance, art and fashion from the Swinging Sixties. Featuring London’s original 60s dance troupe The Actionettes.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 (1 event)
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19:30 - 21:00
Imagined Futures
Ruth Kinna, writer and Professor of Political Theory at Loughborough University, discusses News From Nowhere and itsplace in Morris’s politics, his socialism and contemporary radical ideology.
Friday, 12 July 2013 (1 event)
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The Art of Embroidery: Nicola Jarvis and May Morris
Discover the delicate art of embroidery on a special tour with one of the Gallery’s curators, afterwards meet the artist, Nicola Jarvis.
Thursday, 18 July 2013 (1 event)
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19:30 - 21:00
Rise Up Women! The suffragette campaign for the vote
Diane Atkinson considers Emily Wilding Davison's protest in the wider context of the WSPU's militant campaign for women's suffrage in the years leading up to the outbreak of the First World War.
Wednesday, 24 July 2013 (1 event)
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10:30 - 17:00
Adult Workshop: Ornamental Embroidery
Stitch a botanical sampler in the style of May Morris with Ornamental Embroidery teachers Lynn Hulse and Nicola Jarvis.
Thursday, 1 August 2013 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Sweetness and Light
Enjoy a summer's evening at the William Morris Gallery, indulge in a candied feast inspired by the William Morris Garden and listen to the folk-pop choruses of Theo Bard.
Sunday, 18 August 2013 (1 event)
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14:00
Depersonalisation in Medicine
Artist Emma Barnard and Surgeon Michael Papesh discuss the Person as Patient exhibition.
Thursday, 22 August 2013 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:30
Adult Taster Workshop: Ornamental Embroidery
Stitch a crewel work kit in the style of May Morris with Ornamental Embroidery teacher Nicola Jarvis. For beginners.
Thursday, 5 September 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
May Morris: Designer-Craftswoman & Daughter-Editor
A leading figure in the Arts & Crafts movement and a highly skilled embroiderer, May Morris also shared her father's socialist convictions and edited his writings. Biographer Jan Marsh discusses her life.
Saturday, 21 September 2013 (1 event)
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Adult Tour: Water House and its owners
Explore the William Morris Gallery, once a luxurious Georgian villa, through the lives of the people who lived there. This event is part of Open House London.
Sunday, 22 September 2013 (1 event)
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Adult Tour: Building the new Willam Morris Gallery
Discover the transformation of this Grade II* listed building into a popular visitor attraction. This event is part of Open House London.
Thursday, 3 October 2013 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Ink and Drink
Rediscover the therapeutic effects of colouring-in with professional illustrator Niroot Puttapipat. First 100 guests get a free Pictura book!
Sunday, 13 October 2013 (1 event)
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Nicola Tree: The Makers
Join us for an informal viewing of The Makers exhibition, where Nicola Tree will be sharing some of the stories behind her photographs.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013 (1 event)
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17:30 - 20:00
Giles Deacon and more... Teachers' and Educators' Private View
An exclusive evening viewing of the newly-opened Giles Deacon exhibition plus information on William Morris Gallery's current programmes for schools
Thursday, 17 October 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Thursday, 24 October 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
Giles Deacon in Conversation
Join leading fashion writer and commentator Colin McDowell for a conversation with Giles Deacon, "the most adored designer of the past decade" says The Independent
Wednesday, 6 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Giles Deacon Fashion Design Workshops for GCSE/A Level or BTEC Level 2 students
Inspiring students to design and create thier own fabulous fashions and showcase these at a special catwalk event next term.
Thursday, 7 November 2013 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Fashion
Unleash your inner fashion designer with free craft activities and expert tutorials from the East London Craft Guerrilla.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
C R Ashbee and the Essex House Press
Mary Greensted discusses Ashbee and the history of the Essex House Press.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Giles Deacon Fashion Design Workshops for GCSE/A Level or BTEC Level 2 students
Inspiring students to design and create thier own fabulous fashions and showcase these at a special catwalk event next term.
Saturday, 16 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:30
Teachers' Course: Safe and Simple Printmaking
Have a go at a range of simple techniques for the classroom not using knives or cutters. With artist Anna Alcock. £40.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Giles Deacon Fashion Design Workshops for GCSE/A Level or BTEC Level 2 students
Inspiring students to design and create thier own fabulous fashions and showcase these at a special catwalk event next term.
Thursday, 21 November 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Friday, 22 November 2013 (1 event)
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Giles Deacon Curator's Tour
Discover the story behind the first fashion show at the William Morris Gallery with its curator.
Saturday, 23 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 17:00
Morris and the Amateur Craftsman
Artist in residence Lizzie Hughes invites amateur craftspeople from Waltham Forest to bring their creations to the Gallery. It could be clothing, textiles, wood or metal work – anything that you’ve made yourself.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Giles Deacon Fashion Design Workshops for GCSE/A Level or BTEC Level 2 students
Inspiring students to design and create thier own fabulous fashions and showcase these at a special catwalk event next term.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Giles Deacon Fashion Design Workshops for GCSE/A Level or BTEC Level 2 students
Inspiring students to design and create thier own fabulous fashions and showcase these at a special catwalk event next term.
Sunday, 22 December 2013 (1 event)
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14:00 - 17:00
Winter Warmer
A magical afternoon of festive entertainment at the William Morris Gallery and Lloyd Park, including mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, children's activities, performance by Walthamstow based choir Natural Voices and much more. In partnership with the Friends of Lloyd Park.
Thursday, 16 January 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Thursday, 23 January 2014 (1 event)
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17:30 - 20:00
Education Private View for Jeremy Deller's English Magic Exhibition
A chance for teachers and educators to preview this exciting exhibition- chosen as one of Time Out's Top Ten events - over a glass of wine. The content will be of particular interest to Art & Design, Citizenship and English teachers.
Sunday, 26 January 2014 (1 event)
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15:00
Jane Morris: More than a painting by Rossetti
A talk to mark the centenary of the death of Jane Morris. Writer and scholar Peter Faulkner discusses this much overlooked figure, for decades considered only as the Pre-Raphaelite 'stunner' and unfaithful wife of William Morris.
Friday, 7 February 2014 (2 events)
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14:00 - 16:00
Tea tasting
Learn all about tea and how to brew the perfect cuppa
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English Magic Curator's Tour
Join Emma Gifford-Mead, curator of the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, for a tour of Jeremy Deller's exhibition. In partnership with the British Council.
Friday, 14 February 2014 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Singles Unite!
Spark a new romance at a Valentine's Day cocktail party with optional speed dating. Drinks, canapes and soulmate-spotting in a romantic setting.
Wednesday, 19 February 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
Jeremy Deller in Conversation SOLD OUT
An opportunity to discover more about the evolution of Deller's installation at the British Pavilion and his long fascination with William Morris.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 12:00
Makes You Think! Jeremy Deller inspired workshops for secondary students
These two-hour sessions consider how art can be used as a tool for political campaigning
Wednesday, 12 March 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 12:00
Makes You Think! Jeremy Deller inspired workshops for secondary students
These two-hour sessions consider how art can be used as a tool for political campaigning
Saturday, 15 March 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Banner making workshop with Ed Hall
Make your own trade union style banner inspired by Jeremy Deller's English Magic
Wednesday, 19 March 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 12:00
Makes You Think! Jeremy Deller inspired workshops for secondary students
These two-hour sessions consider how art can be used as a tool for political campaigning
Thursday, 20 March 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Saturday, 22 March 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:30
Teachers' Course: Teaching Textiles for Secondary Teachers
For secondary Art & Design/Design & Technology teachers: a chance to share practice, learn new skills and refresh old ones inspired by the gallery displays.
Sunday, 23 March 2014 (1 event)
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15:00
John Ruskin, ‘The Nature of Gothic’ and William Morris
Find out how William Morris was influenced by John Ruskin's essay, 'The Nature of Gothic'
Saturday, 29 March 2014 (1 event)
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Birds of Prey
Hold one of the incredible birds featured in Jeremy Deller's English Magic
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Heroic Labour of Frank Brangwyn
Tim Barringer explores Frank Brangwyn's fascination with manual work
Sunday, 8 June 2014 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Meet the Artist - Diana Furlong
Join us to explore Zoom In, Zoom Out with artist Diana Furlong. This event is part of the E17 Art Trail.
Thursday, 12 June 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Thursday, 19 June 2014 (2 events)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day
Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice
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19:30
William Morris and the First World War
Tony Pinkney explores Morris's analysis of war and violence
Friday, 20 June 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day
Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice
Saturday, 21 June 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day
Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Thursday, 26 June 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Friday, 27 June 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Tuesday, 1 July 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Wednesday, 2 July 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Thursday, 3 July 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Friday, 4 July 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:30
Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters
Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock
Thursday, 17 July 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Saturday, 2 August 2014 (1 event)
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Film Screening: Indian Textiles
Follow the skilled craftsmen who make Bagh prints, Kalamkari and Ajrakh prints, three traditional Indian textiles, in this series of short films. In collaboration with the Crafts Museum, New Delhi.
Thursday, 21 August 2014 (2 events)
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19:00
Brangwyn at War!
Libby Horner reveals the stories behind Frank Brangwyn's First World War designs
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19:30
The Long Table
An alternative dining experience that brings William Morris' ideas of fellowship to life. Enjoy delicious food and good company in a communal atmosphere.
Saturday, 30 August 2014 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Yinka Shonibare MBE comes to Walthamstow
Meet the artist and find out more about his next major commission
Thursday, 4 September 2014 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Phantasmagorical
Celebrate the ethereal nature of a late summer evening
Saturday, 1 November 2014 (1 event)
Sunday, 2 November 2014 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Full-Day Embroidery Workshop
Embroider a small panel in the style of Morris & Co.
Thursday, 6 November 2014 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Obsession
A night of fixation and infatuation
Wednesday, 12 November 2014 (1 event)
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17:30 - 20:00
Short course Art & Design CPD for Primary School Teachers
Art & Design for Primary School Teachers at Waltham Forest College.
Starting on Thursday 6 November then on five subsequent Wednesdays 5.30-8pm with Wednesday 12 November at the William Morris Gallery
Tuesday, 25 November 2014 (2 events)
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10:00
Arts Award Bronze and Silver Training
The course will provide full training for new Arts Award Advisers to plan, deliver and assess young people for their Arts Award Bronze and Silver levels.
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10:00 - 16:30
Arts Award & Beyond: Low Cost Adviser Training
The course will provide full training for new Arts Award Advisers to plan, deliver and assess young people for their Arts Award Bronze and Silver levels.
Saturday, 17 January 2015 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Stitching in Time – A Cameraless Film Workshop
Learn how to make cameraless films with needle and thread
Thursday, 12 February 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: (Un)acceptable behaviour
An evening for breaking the rules
Thursday, 5 March 2015 (1 event)
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16:00 - 18:15
Full Arts Award Adviser Training
The course will provide full training for new Arts Award Advisers to plan, deliver and assess young people for their Arts Award Bronze and Silver levels.
Thursday, 19 March 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Darren Hayman performs Chants for Socialists
Darren Hayman performs his new collection of songs based on William Morris's Chants for Socialists
Friday, 20 March 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Darren Hayman performs Chants for Socialists
Darren Hayman performs his new collection of songs based on William Morris's Chants for Socialists
Wednesday, 25 March 2015 (1 event)
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16:00 - 18:30
Arts Award and Beyond Primary Awareness and Artsmark Event
This short course explores ways in which Arts Award can be delivered successfully in primary schools both by teaching staff and arts practitioners. We will look at Discover and Explore as well as how Bronze can be introduced for Years 6 post SATS as an effective transition project. We are also combining this session with details about the Artsmark process and the benefits that schools derive from applying for this award to recognize quality provision in the arts. The session begins with Registration and refreshments at 4.00pm and will finish at 6.30pm. £20 per school, booking essential! Trainer: Yolanda Guns, Arts Award and Artsmark moderator.
Thursday, 2 April 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Fakery
Explore "fakeness" in popular culture through art, music and poetry.
Saturday, 18 April 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:00
Dyeing Workshop: Adire
Learn about the mystical properties of natural indigo dye and create your own uniquely patterned fabric to take home
Saturday, 9 May 2015 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: The Art of Dressmaking
Costumier Dee Sheehan will lead a one-day workshop in which you will use Dutch Wax fabric to make a child's costume to take home.
Thursday, 4 June 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: All Blues
Submerge yourself in an intense indigo experience
Wednesday, 10 June 2015 (1 event)
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16:30 - 18:00
Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting
Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting for educators and community groups.
Tuesday, 21 July 2015 (1 event)
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19:00
David Mabb: In Conversation
David Mabb in conversation with Larne Abse Gogarty
Thursday, 23 July 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Film screening: October: ten days that shook the world
Screening of a revolutionary classic
Sunday, 26 July 2015 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Constructing Pages: full-day book illustration workshop
Create your own illustrated page design with artist Amber Khokhar
Thursday, 6 August 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Under Construction
Join us for a summer evening of revolutionary design and poetry.
Saturday, 12 September 2015 (1 event)
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11:30
City of London Walk: Architects, Poets and Painters
A meander through romanticism, gothic alleyways, aestheticism and the resting space of poets
Thursday, 17 September 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Art and the Russian Revolution
An illustrated talk exploring the unfolding of the revolution during and after 1917.
Friday, 18 September 2015 (1 event)
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19:30 - 22:30
Stowfest 2015: Arsenic Mines
A special gig celebrating the Stow Festival's fifth anniversary
Thursday, 1 October 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Child's Play
Discover the dark side to classic fairy tales through music, poetry and spoken word
Thursday, 22 October 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: William Morris and his Workers at Merton Abbey
David Saxby examines Merton Abbey, the home of Morris's workshops
Saturday, 24 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: An Introduction to Weaving
Learn more about William Morris's woven textiles and create your own woven sample with artist-weaver Rezia Wahid MBE
Saturday, 14 November 2015 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Rosalind Fowler: Talk and film screening
Our artist in residence discusses and screens her work
Tuesday, 17 November 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Wenlock Abbey: A hidden gem of the arts and crafts movement
Dr Cynthia Gamble reveals and brings to life some of the secrets of Wenlock Abbey
Saturday, 21 November 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: Indian Block-Printing Workshop
Discover William Morris’s fascination with Indian printed textiles and learn how to block print a tunic with artist Sba Shaikh
Thursday, 3 December 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Agitate
Explore the art of protest through punk music and poetry
Saturday, 9 January 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Tinting film using plant dyes (artist in residence event)
Drop-in activity using natural dyes to add colour to film with Rosalind Fowler.
Saturday, 23 January 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Forage, dig and experiment with film (artist in residence event at OrganicLea)
Drop-in experimental filmmaking activity with Rosalind Fowler.
Thursday, 4 February 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Illuminate
A magical evening of immersive illumination
Saturday, 6 February 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Ecological 16mm filmmaking workshop (artist in residence event)
One-day filmmaking workshop with artist in residence Rosalind Fowler and James Holcombe
Sunday, 28 February 2016 (1 event)
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12:00 - 17:00
OrganicLea Open Day
A celebration of Rosalind Fowler's residency and film screening of new work in progress at OrganicLea, Chingford
Saturday, 5 March 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 15:30
Teachers' Course: Printmaking across the Primary Curriculum
This course offers both primary art co-ordinators and non-specialist primary staff an in-depth opportunity to develop new practical skills and shows how to integrate these into cross-year curriculum planning to enrich the artistic output of the whole school.
Friday, 11 March 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Book Launch: Lindenborg Pool by Sean Parfitt
Special launch of Lindenborg Pool, a new publication by Be a St Press featuring William Morris's short story and new art works by Sean Parfitt
Saturday, 12 March 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: Indian Block-Printing Workshop
Discover William Morris’s fascination with Indian printed textiles and learn how to block print a tunic with artist Sba Shaikh
Saturday, 9 April 2016 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:30
Underline: Behind the Scenes with Giles Round at the William Morris Gallery
Artist Giles Round discusses his new Art on the Underground commission for Blackhorse Road station
Thursday, 21 April 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Fashion Showcase
Join fashion label CHiCHia and Professor Frances Corner
Thursday, 28 April 2016 (1 event)
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Social Fabric lunchtime tour
Free exhibition tour with curator Rowan Bain
Sunday, 1 May 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 17:00
Forest + Found: Pop Up Shop and Demonstrations
Wood carving and quilting demonstrations from Walthamstow-based design duo
Monday, 2 May 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday Monday: Forest + Found: Pop Up Shop and Demonstrations
Wood carving and quilting demonstrations from Walthamstow-based design duo
Tuesday, 3 May 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: George James Howard: Painter and Patron
Art historian Peter Burman discusses the work of aristocrat George Howard as a painter and patron of art
Thursday, 5 May 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:30
Stow Film Lounge screening: Tsotsi
Film screening to co-incide with Social Fabric
Saturday, 7 May 2016 (1 event)
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12:00 - 14:00
Tour- Social Fabric, London Craft Week
Go behind the scenes to view the William Morris Gallery’s collection of block printed textiles.
Thursday, 12 May 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 21:30
Museums at Night: The Night House
An after-hours celebration of the end of the day in the Gallery where William Morris once lived, with poetry by Joelle Taylor and Dzifa Benson, and music by Darren Hayman.
Saturday, 21 May 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: Screen Printing
An introduction to fabric screen printing with Inky Cuttlefish Studios
Thursday, 9 June 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Utopia
An evening for dreaming and lively discussion
Saturday, 2 July 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: Ceramics 1
An introduction to shaping clay
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Walter Crane: The Arts and Crafts, Painting and Politics
Art historian Morna O’Neill explores the political and aesthetic ideals of Walter Crane
Thursday, 4 August 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Transmission
Our first WMG Late open mic night, plus inspiring performances and a ceramics workshop co-curated with Vine Collective. Find out how you can perform at the William Morris Gallery Late!
Saturday, 6 August 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:00
Adult Workshop: Ceramics 2
An introduction to glazing ceramics
Sunday, 7 August 2016 (1 event)
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12:00 - 15:00
Warner Estate Memory Session
Have you ever lived in a Warner home? Come along to this friendly open afternoon and share your experiences of Warner properties with artists Lucy Harrison and Katherine Green.
Monday, 5 September 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
Art, Food and Environment: E17 Art Trail Idea Sparks Talk
Join us for a lively evening of panel discussion, debate and drinks to stimulate ideas in the run up to next year's E17 Art Trail (3 - 18 June 2017).
Wednesday, 7 September 2016 (1 event)
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11:00
Useful and Beautiful Tour
A curator-led tour of the Gallery’s most important textiles
Friday, 16 September 2016 (1 event)
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19:30 - 22:30
Stowfest 2016: More News From Nowhere
An evening of Morris-inspired performances
Wednesday, 5 October 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: The Kelmscott Manor Venus and William Morris's "House of Love"
Art historian Julia Dudkiewicz discusses the mysterious Venus painting preserved at Kelmscott Manor
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Thursday, 13 October 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Roving Diagnostic Unit
Join Bobby Baker and fellow artists in their epic quest to diagnose the William Morris Gallery!
Wednesday, 19 October 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Wednesday, 9 November 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 14:30
Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops
A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family.
Thursday, 10 November 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
The Bentham Community Late
Lively debate on William Morris and Jeremy Bentham's differing views on happiness
Thursday, 17 November 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: The embroidered furnishings of the Lethbridge sisters, c. 1899-1922
Lynn Hulse explores the careers of Lady Julia Carew and Lady Jane Cory
Saturday, 19 November 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: An Introduction to Weaving
Learn more about William Morris's woven textiles and create your own woven sampler with master weaver Rezia Wahid MBE
Thursday, 1 December 2016 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Rise Up
Get fired up over a century of art and music campaigning for political change
Sunday, 18 December 2016 (1 event)
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13:00 - 16:00
Winter Warmer
An afternoon of magical entertainment with live music, mulled wine and a hands on craft activity for all the family.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
Hidden
Join us at the launch of Hidden, a photographic installation by Red Saunders. Meet the artist and hear the stories behind the photographs.
Thursday, 19 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Horace Warner’s Spitalfields Nippers
An illustrated lecture by the Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life blog on recently discovered photographs by Horace Warner
Thursday, 26 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Coralie Bickford-Smith In Conversation
An evening with Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of The Fox and the Star
Thursday, 2 February 2017 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: India
Discover the intense glow of Indian culture
Thursday, 9 February 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Mary Watts and the Chapel at Compton
Neil Bamford gives a detailed talk on craftsperson and social reformer Mary Watts
Monday, 13 February 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Radical History Workshop Talk: William Cuffay and the London Chartists
Hassan Mahamdallie discusses the fascinating life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave who became the elected President of the London Chartists.
Saturday, 18 February 2017 (1 event)
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10:30 - 12:00
The Art of Printmaking
Discover the Gallery’s surprising collection of prints
Wednesday, 1 March 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Hidden by Red Saunders
The artist photographer Red Saunders will be giving a talk about his project, Hidden, and the large photographs exhibited in front of the Gallery.
Friday, 24 March 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
William Morris Birthday Lecture: Morris and the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings
Maggie Goodall discusses Morris’s campaigns to save historic architecture
Saturday, 22 April 2017 (1 event)
Saturday, 6 May 2017 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: introduction to weaving with Rezia Wahid
Explore William Morris’s skill as a weaver and create your own woven sample
Friday, 12 May 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Hilary Chapman on Yoshijiro Urushibara
Hilary Chapman explores the work of the celebrated Japanese printmaker
Friday, 6 October 2017 (1 event)
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17:00 - 19:00
Educators' Private View of May Morris: Art & Life
An exclusive evening viewing of this landmark new exhibition
Sunday, 22 October 2017 (1 event)
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Volunteer Recruitment Deadline
The Autumn Volunteer Recruitment deadline has been extended to midnight Sunday 22 October
Thursday, 26 October 2017 (1 event)
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20:00 - 22:00
Iceland: Questions of Travel with Lavinia Greenlaw and Ösp Eldjárn
A night of poetry, discussion and music inspired by William Morris's travels in Iceland.
Sunday, 12 November 2017 (1 event)
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10:30 - 13:00
Adult Workshop: Jewellery
Hands-on jewellery making workshop inspired by May Morris
Saturday, 9 December 2017 (1 event)
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10:30 - 15:00
Adult Workshop: Printmaking inspired by May Morris
Create a beautiful print on a traditional printing press.
Saturday, 6 January 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 17:00
Adult Workshop: Art Embroidery
Learn to embroider a design inspired by May Morris
Sunday, 7 January 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 17:00
Adult Workshop: Art Embroidery
Learn to embroider a design inspired by May Morris
Saturday, 17 March 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Volunteer Open Day
Gain new skills and experiences by volunteering at the William Morris Gallery or Vestry House Museum
Friday, 30 March 2018 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Tuesday, 24 April 2018 (2 events)
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16:00 - 19:00
Private View of The People's Forest & Cultural Learning TeachMeet
The William Morris Gallery, Chingford Academies Trust & A New Direction invite arts teachers to come along to our TeachMeet and share your experiences of a successful arts projects and collaborations , Find out about lots of projects your school can engage with. Talk to like-minded professionals who share your passion for the arts. Find out about BoroughCulture, Cultural Learning offers in Waltham Forest and network with local Arts organizations over a glass of wine.
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16:30 - 18:30
Creative Learning Teachmeet / Private View of Gayle Chong Kwan's The People's Forest
An exclusive evening viewing of this new exhibition with a chance to share practice and network with arts colleagues
Thursday, 26 April 2018 (1 event)
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19:30 - 22:00
Blood in the Forest
A journey through fear and fantasy inspired by Britain's ancient woodlands.
Sunday, 29 April 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Wood block carving and printing with Laura Anderson and Lola Lely
Create natural pigments and carve a wood block to print your own patterns.
Saturday, 12 May 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Wood block carving and printing with Laura Anderson and Lola Lely
Create natural pigments and carve a wood block to print your own patterns.
Sunday, 13 May 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 13:00
CANCELLED: Hand-Tinting Photograph Workshop with Artist Gayle Chong Kwan
This workshop has been cancelled
Saturday, 7 July 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Weaving New Worlds: Colour Blending Workshop
Advance your colour blending ability in this lively one day tapestry weaving workshop
Saturday, 8 September 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Weaving New Worlds: Card Weaving Workshop
Learn the basics of card weaving, one of the oldest and most versatile textile techniques
Saturday, 15 September 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Weaving New Worlds: Hoop Weaving Workshop
Make a fabulous circular weave on a simple hoop and enjoy the process of creating an individual piece to take home
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 (1 event)
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16:30 - 19:00
Cultural Learning Teachmeet / Private View of The Enchanted Garden
An exclusive evening viewing of this new exhibition, launch of Borough of Culture education plans, and a chance to network
Tuesday, 13 November 2018 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
Friends Talk: Rooms of Their Own
Nino Strachey explores the homes of three writers linked to the Bloomsbury Group
Saturday, 17 November 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
The Enchanted Garden: Introduction to Basket Making
Learn to weave a small basket using a simple and very contemporary basketry technique
Sunday, 2 December 2018 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
The Enchanted Garden: Christmas Wreath Workshop
Get festive, learn a new skill and make your very own door wreath to take home with you
Monday, 14 January 2019 (1 event)
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16:00 - 18:30
Teachers' Course: Developing Painting Skills at Key Stage 1 & 2
A new course in two parts looking at colour mixing and brushwork inspired by The Enchanted Garden
Monday, 4 February 2019 (1 event)
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16:00 - 18:30
Teachers’ Course: Developing Sketchbooks at KS 1 & 2
Learn to kick start a sketchbook habit with artist and primary art specialist Sarah Lowe
* Rescheduled from October
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:00
Creative Pathways: An insight to creating unforgettable events
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Thursday, 28 February 2019 (1 event)
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1600 - 18:00
Artsmark for Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 19 /The Cultural Revolution Educators' Private View
An exclusive opportunity to find out about bespoke Artsmark support for LBoC schools 2019 and ejoy an exhibition private view
Saturday, 2 March 2019 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Chinese brush painting workshop
Learn how to paint some of the most renowned motifs in Chinese painting
Wednesday, 6 March 2019 (1 event)
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1600 - 1830
Teachers' Course: Safe & Simple Printmaking across the Primary Curriculum
This course offers both primary art co-ordinators and non-specialist primary staff an in-depth opportunity to develop new practical skills and shows how to integrate these into cross-year curriculum planning to enrich the artistic output of the whole school.
Safe & Simple Printmaking for Key Stages 1 &2 Wednesdays, 6 &13 March 2019 (£65)
A day course split into two twilight parts to make it easy to attend.
How to integrate a range of print-making techniques into cross-year curriculum planning to enrich the artistic output of the whole school.
Book by Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-simple-printmaking-at-key-stage-1-2-613-march-2019-tickets-51512597566?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Or email wmg.schoolbookings@walthamforest.gov.uk with any enquiries
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 (1 event)
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16:15 - 18:00
LBWF Arts Award & Beyond Network: Spring Term Meeting
A chance to share practice and network with other colleagues Arts Award colleagues (rescheduled from 13 February 2019)
Sunday, 17 March 2019 (1 event)
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10:00 - 14:00
Volunteer Open Day
Gain new skills and experiences by volunteering at the William Morris Gallery or Vestry House Museum
Thursday, 21 March 2019 (2 events)
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10:00 - 13:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
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18:30 - 21:00
Private view and talk: Paul Bevan on the art of the Cultural Revolution
Exclusive private view and talk by Dr Paul Bevan, Christensen Fellow in Chinese Painting, Ashmolean Museum
Saturday, 23 March 2019 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Alternative Japanese calligraphy and haiku workshop
Explore traditional Japanese calligraphy through an alternative medium
Thursday, 28 March 2019 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Friday, 29 March 2019 (1 event)
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09:30 - 15:30
Making the Case for the Arts: Conference for LBWF Educators
Giving teacher and senior leader the argument and evidence for sustaining arts provision in schools
Thursday, 11 April 2019 (1 event)
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19:00 - 22:00
Rough Trade Books presents...William Morris Gallery series
To celebrate the publication of a brand new set of works in collaboration with Rough Trade Books we present an evening with the authors and artists involved.
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:00
Creative Pathways: An insight into the music industry
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Saturday, 4 May 2019 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Book sculpture workshop
Learn how to create a book sculpture using origami and folding techniques
Thursday, 9 May 2019 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:30
The Craft of Games
Discussion and performance exploring videogames as a contemporary craft discipline
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:30
Creative Pathways: An insight into Spoken Word and Poetry
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Saturday, 20 July 2019 (1 event)
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12:00 - 14:30
Sew Together Mindfulness Journal Workshop
Create a sew-together journal cover and buildable mindfulness inserts to create a personalised journal that suits your needs
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