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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.
Saturday, 25 August 2012 (1 event)
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Family Day: Urban Explorers
Family Day is packed full of creative things for families of all ages to make and do together. This month we find out what it is like to step into the shoes of a real artist as we explore our new home, the William Morris Gallery.
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.
Thursday, 30 August 2012 (1 event)
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Grayson Perry Curator’s Tour
Join a Gallery curator for a short introduction to the imagery and themes in the 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.
Sunday, 9 September 2012 (2 events)
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11:30
Poetry Tour
Join the Forest Poets on a special tour of the galleries as they perform their new poems, which have been inspired by the William Morris Gallery’s collection.
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14:30
Poetry Tour
Join the Forest Poets on a special tour of the galleries as they perform their new poems, which have been inspired by the William Morris Gallery’s collection.
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.
Saturday, 15 September 2012 (1 event)
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Lloyd Park Launch Event
Enjoy music, food, children’s entertainment and discovery activities in the newly restored Lloyd Park with a buffet of special activities hosted by the William Morris Gallery Tea Room.
Thursday, 20 September 2012 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: The Walthamstow Tapestry
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 29 September 2012 (1 event)
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Family Day: Printmaking
Family Day is packed full of creative things for families of all ages to make and do together. This month we experiment with different printing techniques, using pattern and colour to explore William Morris's love of design.
Thursday, 18 October 2012 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Animal Prints
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 27 October 2012 (1 event)
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Family Day: The Big Draw
Family Day is packed full of creative things for families of all ages to make and do together. This month we get a little bit abstract with drawing and get inspired by Islamic Art.
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, 9 November 2012 (1 event)
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Everyday Encounters Curator’s Tour
Discover the people and ideas behind the work on display in Everyday Encounters, with a curator from the William Morris Gallery.
Thursday, 15 November 2012 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Light and Dark
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 24 November 2012 (1 event)
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Family Day: Craft in Action
Family Day is packed full of creative things for families of all ages to make and do together. This month we see some real craftsmen and women in action and have a go at some traditional crafts, including book making, felt making and get hands-on with clay!
Thursday, 29 November 2012 (1 event)
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18:00 - 20:00
Festive Fun
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with traditional carols sung by the London Forest Choir and some festive activities for all the family, decorate your own Christmas cookie or make a lantern to light up your evening. You could even treat yourself to a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in our Tea Room and pick up some original presents for friends and family in the gift shop.
Thursday, 13 December 2012 (3 events)
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Creative Kids: Winter Tales
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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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.
Thursday, 10 January 2013 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Making Beautiful Objects
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 12 January 2013 (1 event)
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Everyday Encounters Curator’s Tour
Discover the people and ideas behind the work on display in Everyday Encounters, with curator Carol Naylor from the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
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, 26 January 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Iceland Adventure
Family Day is packed full of creative things for families of all ages to make and do together. This month we discover William Morris's love of stories of adventure and his fascination with Iceland.
Thursday, 7 February 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Chinese Dragons
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Chinese Dragons
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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, 23 February 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Brilliant Buildings
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
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.
Thursday, 14 March 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Mrs Morris’s tea party
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Mrs Morris’s tea party
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 30 March 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Photo Fun
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
Thursday, 4 April 2013 (3 events)
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11:00 - 11:40
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
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13:30 - 14:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
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14:30 - 15:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
Friday, 5 April 2013 (3 events)
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11:00 - 11:40
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre. This workshop explores the story of Sigurd the Volsung.
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13:30 - 14:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre. This workshop explores the story of Sigurd the Volsung.
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14:30 - 15:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre. This workshop explores the story of Sigurd the Volsung.
Thursday, 11 April 2013 (5 events)
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Creative Kids: Spring wishes
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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11:00 - 11:40
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
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Creative Kids: Spring wishes
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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13:30 - 14:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
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14:30 - 15:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Drawing
Artist-led drawing workshops for children aged five and over.
Friday, 12 April 2013 (3 events)
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11:00 - 11:40
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories from the legend of King Arthur about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre.
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13:30 - 14:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre.
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14:30 - 15:10
Easter Holiday Workshops: Puppet making and Performance
Make your own puppet and help us to perform stories about heroes, dragons, knights and wizards at our very own children’s puppet theatre.
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!
Saturday, 27 April 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: World of Books
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
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!
Thursday, 9 May 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Every Kind of People
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Every Kind of People
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 25 May 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Revolting Crafts
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
Thursday, 13 June 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Brer Rabbit
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Brer Rabbit
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 29 June 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Comics and comedy
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
Thursday, 11 July 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Islamic art in the garden
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Islamic art in the garden
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 27 July 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: My Secret Garden
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together.
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.
Thursday, 15 August 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Birds of a Feather
Make a bird costume and learn to fly with Creative Kids. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Birds of a Feather
Make a bird costume and learn to fly with Creative Kids. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Tuesday, 20 August 2013 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Young People's Photography Project
Learn digital photography skills with artist Errol Reuben Fernandes and make your own artworks for display at the William Morris Gallery.
Wednesday, 21 August 2013 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Young People's Photography Project
Learn digital photography skills with artist Errol Reuben Fernandes and make your own artworks for display at the William Morris Gallery.
Thursday, 22 August 2013 (2 events)
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10:30 - 16:30
Young People's Photography Project
Learn digital photography skills with artist Errol Reuben Fernandes and make your own artworks for display at the William Morris Gallery.
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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.
Friday, 23 August 2013 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
Young People's Photography Project
Learn digital photography skills with artist Errol Reuben Fernandes and make your own artworks for display at the William Morris Gallery.
Saturday, 31 August 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Paper It!
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together. Each event includes a make and take so you can remember your special day. Give ordinary objects a makeover using the paper art of decoupage and surround yourself with things that are useful and beautiful.
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.
Thursday, 12 September 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Clay Beasts
Unleash your wild side and make clay animals. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Clay Beasts
Unleash your wild side and make clay animals. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 28 September 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Pattern and Play
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together. Each event includes a make and take so you can remember your special day. William Morris designed amazing patterns to decorate people's homes, join artist David Barnett of See 'n' Make to play and create your own games with pattern.
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!
Thursday, 10 October 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: African-American Folktales
A special storytelling session to celebrate Black History Month with Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: African-American Folktales
A special storytelling session to celebrate Black History Month with Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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
Saturday, 26 October 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Textiles from Africa
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together. Each event includes a make and take so you can remember your special day. Make your own textile designs inspired by African prints and explore Giles Deacon's fashion exhibition to celebrate Black History Month.
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.
Thursday, 14 November 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Sea Faring
Explore life on the sea and great ships in Frank Brangwyn's paintings. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Sea Faring
Explore life on the sea and great ships in Frank Brangwyn's paintings. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 30 November 2013 (1 event)
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Family Day: Future Worlds
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the Gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together. Each event includes a make and take so you can remember your special day. Use your imagination to transform the Gallery into an ideal world with 3-D creatures from the future, inspired by William Morris's News From Nowhere.
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.
Thursday, 12 December 2013 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Superheroes
Play with fashion and make an outfit of your favourite superhero. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Superheroes
Play with fashion and make an outfit of your favourite superhero. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Friday, 13 December 2013 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Ignite!
Fashion-themed event for young people.
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, 9 January 2014 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: King Arthur
Make a 3-D wall painting of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: King Arthur
Make a 3-D wall painting of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 25 January 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Family Portraits
On the last Saturday of every month we pack the gallery full of fun activities for families to make and do together. Each event includes a make and take so you can remember your special day. Learn how to paint and make portraits with unusual materials and find out about William Morris's family.
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.
Thursday, 13 February 2014 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: A Gift of Love
Make gifts to share with your friends and family this Valentine's Day. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: A Gift of Love
Make gifts to share with your friends and family this Valentine's Day. Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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.
Saturday, 15 February 2014 (1 event)
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London Children's Book Swap
Swap a book your family has enjoyed and for someone else's recommended read
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.
Saturday, 22 February 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Arabian Nights
Join bloodthirsty kings and a magic lamp as we journey through One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of ancient folk tales from west and south Asia loved by 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
Thursday, 6 March 2014 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Jeremy Deller
A live performance from the Melodians Steel Orchestra, plus a special screening of Rosalind Fowler's documentary Folk In Her Machine
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
Thursday, 13 March 2014 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: William the Strong
Free puppet-making for the under-5s
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Creative Kids: William the Strong
Free puppet-making for the under-5s
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
Sunday, 6 April 2014 (1 event)
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10:30
Curator's tour
Join one of the Gallery's curators for an introductory tour of the collection
Thursday, 10 April 2014 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Peacock Tiles
Make clay tiles inspired by the magnificent peacock
Saturday, 26 April 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Explore and Draw
Discover the Gallery's hidden treasures
Thursday, 8 May 2014 (1 event)
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
Thursday, 15 May 2014 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
Museums at Night: Mr Smith’s Letterpress Workshop
A night of political sloganeering with Mr Smith's Letterpress Workshop
Saturday, 31 May 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Celtic Patterns
An afternoon of ancient alphabets, amazing mazes and zoomorphic letters
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 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Painting with Nature
Explore our garden and learn to paint with natural products
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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.
Wednesday, 18 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
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
Tuesday, 24 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
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
Saturday, 28 June 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Mega Murals
Help us create a mural to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War
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 (2 events)
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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
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Belgium
Experience the cultural highlights of Belgium, birthplace of Frank Brangwyn
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, 10 July 2014 (1 event)
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.
Friday, 18 July 2014 (1 event)
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10:30
Curator's tour
Join one of the Gallery's curators for an introductory tour of the collection
Saturday, 26 July 2014 (2 events)
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Walthamstow Garden Party
A free weekend of music, theatre, arts & crafts, food and family activity in beautiful Lloyd Park
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Family Day: Beauties and Beasts
Bring Beauty and the Beast to life through movement and dance
Sunday, 27 July 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Indian Textiles
Be inspired by Indian fabric and print like William Morris!
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 (1 event)
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Summer of Stories
Interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Morris's love of myths and legends
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.
Sunday, 3 August 2014 (1 event)
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10:30
Frank Brangwyn tour
Join one of our curators to discover the life and work of Frank Brangwyn
Tuesday, 5 August 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:00
Young People's Creative Project
Young people aged 16 - 22 are offered the chance to make their own artwork for exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. This four day project will explore working conditions in the textile industry, focusing particularly on India and Bangladesh and looking at the work of local artist Alke Schmidt. With the support and guidance of artist Della Rees you will experiment with new techniques, visit an artist's studio and make a creative response to this issue.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014 (2 events)
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10:00 - 16:00
Young People's Creative Project
Young people aged 16 - 22 are offered the chance to make their own artwork for exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. This four day project will explore working conditions in the textile industry, focusing particularly on India and Bangladesh and looking at the work of local artist Alke Schmidt. With the support and guidance of artist Della Rees you will experiment with new techniques, visit an artist's studio and make a creative response to this issue.
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Summer of Stories
Interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Morris's love of myths and legends
Thursday, 7 August 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 16:00
Young People's Creative Project
Young people aged 16 - 22 are offered the chance to make their own artwork for exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. This four day project will explore working conditions in the textile industry, focusing particularly on India and Bangladesh and looking at the work of local artist Alke Schmidt. With the support and guidance of artist Della Rees you will experiment with new techniques, visit an artist's studio and make a creative response to this issue.
Friday, 8 August 2014 (2 events)
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10:00 - 16:00
Young People's Creative Project
Young people aged 16 - 22 are offered the chance to make their own artwork for exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. This four day project will explore working conditions in the textile industry, focusing particularly on India and Bangladesh and looking at the work of local artist Alke Schmidt. With the support and guidance of artist Della Rees you will experiment with new techniques, visit an artist's studio and make a creative response to this issue.
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10:30
Frank Brangwyn tour
Join one of our curators to discover the life and work of Frank Brangwyn
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 (1 event)
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Summer of Stories
Interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Morris's love of myths and legends
Thursday, 14 August 2014 (1 event)
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 (1 event)
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Summer of Stories
Interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Morris's love of myths and legends
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.
Wednesday, 27 August 2014 (1 event)
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Summer of Stories
Interactive storytelling sessions inspired by Morris's love of myths and legends
Saturday, 30 August 2014 (2 events)
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Family Day: Poster Making
Design and make posters to support local causes
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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
Thursday, 11 September 2014 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Travelling Families
Make your own suitcase and go on a wartime journey
Friday, 12 September 2014 (1 event)
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19:30 - 22:30
Innoversions 2 – Live music and visual experience for Stowfest 2014
A night of Morris-inspired electronica
Saturday, 13 September 2014 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:30
Young Curators open day
Find out about the William Morris Gallery's Young Curators Group
Saturday, 27 September 2014 (1 event)
Thursday, 9 October 2014 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Black History Month
Weave a web of folk tales featuring Anansi the spider
Wednesday, 22 October 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Pre-Raphaelite Women
Lucinda Hawksley discusses the women of the Pre-Raphaelite movement
Saturday, 25 October 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Drawing with Indigo
Discover the magical properties of indigo
Thursday, 30 October 2014 (1 event)
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Curatorial tour: Rossetti's Obsession
An expert insight into Rossetti’s depictions of Jane Morris
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.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 12:30
Ethical fashion workshops for GCSE/BTEC students
Hands-on workshops exploring the issues raised by Tangled Yarns
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 (3 events)
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10:00 - 12:30
Ethical fashion workshops for GCSE/BTEC students
Hands-on workshops exploring the issues raised by Tangled Yarns
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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
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19:00
Tangled Yarns Panel Discussion: Is Fashion Still To Die For?
Panel discussion on working conditions in the textile industry
Thursday, 13 November 2014 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Goldilocks
Free fun for the under-5s with Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Wednesday, 19 November 2014 (1 event)
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10:00 - 12:30
Ethical fashion workshops for GCSE/BTEC students
Hands-on workshops exploring the issues raised by Tangled Yarns
Friday, 21 November 2014 (1 event)
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18:00 - 21:30
Christmas shopping night
Beat the crowds and stock up early for Chritmas with our late night shopping event.
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, 29 November 2014 (1 event)
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Family Day: Better Cotton
Turn your old clothes and fabrics into funky new toys
Thursday, 11 December 2014 (2 events)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Ernest Gimson and William Morris
Mary Greensted discusses the work of Ernest Gimson
Sunday, 21 December 2014 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Winter Warmer
A magical afternoon of festive entertainment
Thursday, 8 January 2015 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Tangled Yarns
Make a giant Creative Kids rug to celebrate fairness
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Alke Schmidt
Artist Alke Schmidt discusses her Tangled Yarns exhibition
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, 22 January 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Fashion Conscious (young people's event)
Special late event for young people aged 16-22
Saturday, 31 January 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Medieval Master
Start an apprenticeship in a Medieval Craft Guild
Thursday, 5 February 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Eleanor Marx
Rachel Holmes explores Eleanor Marx's role in feminism and socialism
Thursday, 12 February 2015 (2 events)
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: (Un)acceptable behaviour
An evening for breaking the rules
Saturday, 14 February 2015 (1 event)
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London Children's Book Swap
Bring along a story book you've enjoyed and swap it for someone else's recommended read.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 (1 event)
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19:00
Q&A with Yinka Shonibare MBE
The internationally-renowned artist discusses his work with Zoe Whitley
Saturday, 28 February 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Family Tableaux
Enter the photo booth and make your own family tableaux
Thursday, 5 March 2015 (2 events)
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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.
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19:00
Still Ragged: 100 Years of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (film screening)
A new documentary exploring the legacy of the ground-breaking book by Robert Tressell
Thursday, 12 March 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Victorian Costume
Our regular session for children under 5 to enjoy with their parents and carers
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 (1 event)
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Curatorial tour of The William Morris Family Album
Find out more about the Morris family and the making of the exhibition in this free guided tour.
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
Sunday, 22 March 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
ART MILES 2015
Raise much-needed funds for the Gallery while exploring your creative side in the beautiful surroundings of Lloyd Park.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: John Henry Dearle
Natalia Martynenko-Hunt discusses John Henry Dearle's life and work
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.
Saturday, 28 March 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Museum Curators
Be a curator for the day - pick your favourite objects from the collection for your very own museum
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.
Thursday, 9 April 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: William’s Birthday Party
Our regular session for children under 5 to enjoy with their parents and carers
Sunday, 12 April 2015 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Adire: Indigo Textiles Amongst the Yoruba (film screening)
Discover the traditional textile art of Adire, indigo resist dyed cloth made in Yorubaland, Nigeria
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, 25 April 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: London’s Mighty River
Experiment with new and unusual ways to represent the Thames in art
Thursday, 30 April 2015 (1 event)
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19:00
Poetry Performance: Aisling Fahey
A performance by Young Poet Laureate and Walthamstow resident, Aisling Fahey
Tuesday, 5 May 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Philip Webb
Tessa Wild examines Philip Webb's life and work
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, 14 May 2015 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Music from Nigeria
Create your own instruments and make music to celebrate Adire fabric from Yorubaland, Nigeria
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Creative Kids: Music from Nigeria
Create your own instruments and make music to celebrate Adire fabric from Yorubaland, Nigeria
Saturday, 16 May 2015 (1 event)
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19:00
Museums at Night Family Sleepover: Expedition to Iceland
Join us on an imaginary journey to Iceland
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 (1 event)
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13:45 - 15:00
Dementia Awareness Week: Introductory Tour with Tea and Biscuits
An introduction to the Gallery and our activity programmes followed by tea and biscuits in the Acanthus Room.
Thursday, 21 May 2015 (1 event)
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14:30 - 16:30
Dementia Awareness Week: Handling Session
Handling session exploring printed textiles from India
Friday, 22 May 2015 (1 event)
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14:30 - 16:00
Dementia Awareness Week: Tea and Singalong
An introduction to the Gallery followed by a singalong
Saturday, 30 May 2015 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: African Wax Fabric - Part of African Textiles Season
Create a funky new pencil case based on the colourful patterns in Yinka Shonibare's exhibition.
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Family Day: African Wax Fabric
Learn the art of batik, create designs using wax resist and make a funky new pencil case using African Wax Fabric from Yinka Shonibare’s exhibition
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.
Thursday, 11 June 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Fafnir the Dragon
Our regular session for children under 5 to enjoy with their parents and carers
Tuesday, 23 June 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Morris and Holst
Mike Roberts explores the personal relationship between Morris and Gustav Holst
Saturday, 27 June 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Catch the Sun!
Make your own sun catcher inspired by the colourful stained glass windows produced by William Morris's company.
Thursday, 9 July 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Pond Dipping
Our regular session for children under 5 to enjoy with their parents and carers
Saturday, 11 July 2015 (1 event)
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11:30 - 16:00
Young Curators Taster Day
Interested in joining our Young Curators Group? Find out what's involved.
Saturday, 18 July 2015 (1 event)
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Walthamstow Garden Party
A free weekend of music, theatre, arts & crafts, food and family activity in beautiful Lloyd Park
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
Saturday, 25 July 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Russian Constructivism
Explore David Mabb's exhibition Announcer and make imaginary machines of the future.
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
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
Summer Holiday Storytelling: The Canterbury Tales
Travel back to Medieval England and meet Chaucer's colourful cast of characters
Thursday, 30 July 2015 (1 event)
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Curatorial tour: Announcer
Free tour of David Mabb's exhibition, Announcer
Tuesday, 4 August 2015 (1 event)
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Young People’s Creative Project: Bob and Roberta Smith
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators.
Wednesday, 5 August 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
Summer Holiday Storytelling: The Canterbury Tales
Travel back to Medieval England and meet Chaucer's colourful cast of characters
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.
Wednesday, 12 August 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
Summer Holiday Storytelling: The Canterbury Tales
Travel back to Medieval England and meet Chaucer's colourful cast of characters
Thursday, 13 August 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Creative Kids V Lissitzky!
Our regular session for children under 5 to enjoy with their parents and carers
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
Summer Holiday Storytelling: The Canterbury Tales
Travel back to Medieval England and meet Chaucer's colourful cast of characters
Wednesday, 26 August 2015 (1 event)
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11:00
Summer Holiday Storytelling: The Canterbury Tales
Travel back to Medieval England and meet Chaucer's colourful cast of characters
Saturday, 29 August 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Petting Zoo
For our spectacular summer Family Day we will be visited by a real life petting zoo!
Thursday, 10 September 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: The Canterbury Tales
Meet Chanticlear and the Fox in our adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s famous story
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
Saturday, 26 September 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Animate
Use animation to make Chaucer's funny stories come alive
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
Friday, 2 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 15:30
The Big Draw: Inspired by Nature Drawing Days for Primary Schools
Be inspired by Lloyd Park and William Morris’s designs from nature to create a vivid sketch book of natural forms
Thursday, 8 October 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Brer Rabbit
Create your own prints of Brother Rabbit, one of Morris's best-loved designs
Friday, 9 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 15:30
The Big Draw: Inspired by Nature Drawing Days for Primary Schools
Be inspired by Lloyd Park and William Morris’s designs from nature to create a vivid sketch book of natural forms
Friday, 16 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 15:30
The Big Draw: Inspired by Nature Drawing Days for Primary Schools
Be inspired by Lloyd Park and William Morris’s designs from nature to create a vivid sketch book of natural forms
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
Monday, 26 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 17:00
Young People's Creative Project
A free workshop for Young People (aged 16-22) this October Half-Term
Tuesday, 27 October 2015 (1 event)
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10:00 - 17:00
Young People's Creative Project
A free workshop for Young People (aged 16-22) this October Half-Term
Wednesday, 28 October 2015 (2 events)
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10:00 - 17:00
Young People's Creative Project
A free workshop for Young People (aged 16-22) this October Half-Term
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Puppet Performance: Sigurd the Volsung
E17 Puppet Project perform their sell out show based on Morris's Icelandic sagas
Thursday, 29 October 2015 (2 events)
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10:00 - 17:00
Young People's Creative Project
A free workshop for Young People (aged 16-22) this October Half-Term
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Puppet Performance: Sigurd the Volsung
E17 Puppet Project perform their sell out show based on Morris's Icelandic sagas
Friday, 30 October 2015 (2 events)
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10:00 - 17:00
Young People's Creative Project
A free workshop for Young People (aged 16-22) this October Half-Term
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Puppet Performance: Sigurd the Volsung
E17 Puppet Project perform their sell out show based on Morris's Icelandic sagas
Saturday, 31 October 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: "Art Makes Children Powerful"
Drawing activities to make you strong in body and mind
Wednesday, 11 November 2015 (1 event)
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11:00 - 13:00
Moving Plant Collages
Explore cameraless film techniques with our artist in residence
Thursday, 12 November 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Active Drawing
Make drawings using your whole body
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
Thursday, 19 November 2015 (2 events)
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11:00
Takeover Day: Thomas Gamuel Primary School guided tour
Join pupils from Walthamstow’s Thomas Gamuel Primary School for a gudied tour of the Gallery
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14:30
Takeover Day: Thomas Gamuel Primary School guided tour
Join pupils from Walthamstow’s Thomas Gamuel Primary School for a gudied tour of the Gallery
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
Friday, 27 November 2015 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:00
Christmas Shopping Late
Beat the West End crowds at our annual Christmas shopping late
Saturday, 28 November 2015 (1 event)
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Family Day: Icelandic Sagas
Make your own puppet of the brave Prince Sigurd, Brynhildr the Valkyrie or Fafnir the dragon
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
Thursday, 10 December 2015 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Art is Your Human Right
Let your creativity run free and be inspired by artist activist Bob and Roberta Smith
Sunday, 20 December 2015 (1 event)
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14:00 - 17:00
Winter Warmer
A magical afternoon of festive entertainment
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.
Thursday, 14 January 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Playing with Sound
Sing and play music together just like William Morris did with his children
Saturday, 23 January 2016 (2 events)
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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.
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Imprint
FREE late event for people aged 16 - 25 with live performances from award winning poets, free food and hands on activities with Paekakariki Press.
Saturday, 30 January 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Artist in Residence
Create your own artwork with our artist in residence 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
Thursday, 11 February 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Chinese Year of the Monkey
Make an animal mask to celebrate the Chinese new year of the monkey
Friday, 12 February 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Lecture: Edward Lloyd
Dr Sarah Lill sheds light on the life of Edward Lloyd
Saturday, 13 February 2016 (1 event)
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London Children's Book Swap 2016
Bring along a story book you've enjoyed and swap it for someone else's recommended read
Friday, 26 February 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
An Evening Collective of Cultural Expression
Art, music and vocal performances to celebrate LGBT History Month
Saturday, 27 February 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Social Fabric
Create your own kanga using traditional block printing
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.
Wednesday, 9 March 2016 (1 event)
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19:00
Social Fabric: Curator Talk
A unique insight into the history, trade and ongoing significance of textile traditions in eastern and southern Africa.
Thursday, 10 March 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: African Kanga
Create a kanga to signify the Creative Kids family
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
Friday, 18 March 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
Saturday, 26 March 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Art Alive
Celebrate the arrival of spring with crafts inspired by nature
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Folk Tales from Africa
Interactive sessions for families with award-winning storyteller Giles Abbott
Saturday, 2 April 2016 (1 event)
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Object Exchange: More Than A Copy launch
Pick up your copy of a magazine created by young people
Wednesday, 6 April 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Folk Tales from Africa
Interactive sessions for families with award-winning storyteller Giles Abbott
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, 14 April 2016 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Boats and Trains
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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Creative Kids: Boats and Trains
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Thursday, 21 April 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Fashion Showcase
Join fashion label CHiCHia and Professor Frances Corner
Friday, 22 April 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
Thursday, 28 April 2016 (1 event)
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Social Fabric lunchtime tour
Free exhibition tour with curator Rowan Bain
Friday, 29 April 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
Saturday, 30 April 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Experience Africa!
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Africa, in partnership with African Diaspora Kids
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
Friday, 6 May 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
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 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Handa's surprise
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids
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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.
Friday, 13 May 2016 (2 events)
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May Morris Conference 2016
This two-day study event will present new research on May Morris’s life and work, in advance of a new exhibition at the William Morris Gallery in 2017.
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
Saturday, 14 May 2016 (1 event)
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May Morris Conference 2016
This two-day study event will present new research on May Morris’s life and work, in advance of a new exhibition at the William Morris Gallery in 2017.
Friday, 20 May 2016 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Social Fabric: Print Workshops for Schools
Design Kanga style: practical art and design workshops for secondary GCSE and 16+ Art & Design students
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
Saturday, 28 May 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Customise
Personalise your clothes and accessories using different materials
Thursday, 9 June 2016 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Opposites
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids
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18:30 - 22:30
WMG Late: Utopia
An evening for dreaming and lively discussion
Saturday, 25 June 2016 (1 event)
Saturday, 2 July 2016 (2 events)
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10:00 - 16:30
Adult Workshop: Ceramics 1
An introduction to shaping clay
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14:00 - 16:00
Young People's Poetry Workshop
Experience a live poetry performance, learn to express yourself and write creatively with award winning poet Charlotte Higgins
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, 14 July 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Making Art Outdoors
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids
Thursday, 21 July 2016 (1 event)
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Clare Twomey Q&A
Clare Twomey discusses her Time Present and Time Past installation
Wednesday, 27 July 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Indian Fairy Tales
A season of lively family storytelling with Giles Abbott
Saturday, 30 July 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Spinning Pots
The ever popular potter's wheel returns to Family Day
Tuesday, 2 August 2016 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
The Poster Collective: Creative Project for Young People
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators in our annual creative project for young people.
Wednesday, 3 August 2016 (2 events)
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10:30 - 16:30
The Poster Collective: Creative Project for Young People
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators in our annual creative project for young people.
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Indian Fairy Tales
A season of lively family storytelling with Giles Abbott
Thursday, 4 August 2016 (2 events)
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10:30 - 16:30
The Poster Collective: Creative Project for Young People
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators in our annual creative project for young people.
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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!
Friday, 5 August 2016 (1 event)
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10:30 - 16:30
The Poster Collective: Creative Project for Young People
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators in our annual creative project for young people.
Saturday, 6 August 2016 (2 events)
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10:00 - 16:00
Adult Workshop: Ceramics 2
An introduction to glazing ceramics
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10:30 - 16:30
The Poster Collective: Creative Project for Young People
A unique opportunity to create artwork for exhibition at the Gallery under the guidance of professional artists and curators in our annual creative project for young people.
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.
Wednesday, 10 August 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Indian Fairy Tales
A season of lively family storytelling with Giles Abbott
Thursday, 11 August 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: The Lambikin
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids
Wednesday, 17 August 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Indian Fairy Tales
A season of lively family storytelling with Giles Abbott
Wednesday, 24 August 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 11:45
Stories from the World: Indian Fairy Tales
A season of lively family storytelling with Giles Abbott
Saturday, 27 August 2016 (1 event)
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
Thursday, 8 September 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Play with Clay
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids
Friday, 16 September 2016 (2 events)
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09:45 - 13:00
Ceramics Intensive - Student Study Day for GCSE/6th Form/BTEC
Boost Art & Design Critical Studies and sketchbooks and get inspiration for ceramics projects this term
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19:30 - 22:30
Stowfest 2016: More News From Nowhere
An evening of Morris-inspired performances
Sunday, 18 September 2016 (1 event)
Saturday, 24 September 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Painted Furniture
Paint onto objects and decorate your own photo frame
Wednesday, 28 September 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, 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 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Science of Nature
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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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.
Saturday, 29 October 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: African American Quilts
Explore the history of African American quilts to mark Black History Month
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 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Morris the Shopkeeper
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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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
Saturday, 26 November 2016 (1 event)
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Family Day: Think! The Poster Collective
An afternoon of screen printing activities for families
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
Thursday, 8 December 2016 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: The Fox and The Star
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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, 12 January 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Peacock and Dragon
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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
Saturday, 28 January 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Artist in Residence
Explore the themes and techniques of the Gallery's artist residency
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 (2 events)
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Creative Kids: Brangwyn and Japan
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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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
Saturday, 11 February 2017 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:30
London Children’s Book Swap
Bring along a story book you’ve enjoyed and swap it for someone else’s recommended read
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
Saturday, 25 February 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Japanese Art
Have a go at traditional Japanese crafts including calligraphy and origami
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.
Thursday, 9 March 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Celebration of Colour
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 18 March 2017 (1 event)
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14:00 - 17:00
Masterclass: Grime, Lyric Writing and MCing
Explore the power of your voice
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, 25 March 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: William Morris's Birthday
Help us celebrate Morris's birthday by making gifts inspired by British folk art
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 (1 event)
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11:00 - 00:00
Vikings and Valkyries! Puppet performances by E17 Puppet Project
Discover the Icelandic Volsung legends with a thrilling new puppet performance
Thursday, 13 April 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Find your voice
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Sunday, 16 April 2017 (1 event)
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Plantworks: A Factory As It Might Be artist tour
Come and meet the artist to find out more about the exhibition.
Saturday, 22 April 2017 (1 event)
Sunday, 23 April 2017 (1 event)
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09:00 - 10:00
Hotel Breakfast
A unique hotel-style breakfast event in the William Morris Gallery Tea Room
Saturday, 29 April 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Islamic Art
Explore the geometric patterns of Islamic art and discover how they were used by artist William De Morgan
Sunday, 30 April 2017 (1 event)
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Brangwyn and Japan: Curator Tour
Hear some of the fascinating stories behind the exhibition on Frank Brangwyn and the Art of Japan.
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
Sunday, 7 May 2017 (1 event)
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14:30 - 17:00
Weaving demonstration with Rezia Wahid
A live weaving demonstration from master weaver Rezia Wahid
Thursday, 11 May 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Transformations
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
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
Saturday, 27 May 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Bowled Over
Learn to make coil pots and explore circular designs on bowls and plates by Morris and De Morgan
Thursday, 8 June 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Mirror, Mirror!
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 24 June 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Let’s Get Weaving
Join award-winning Walthamstow textile artist Rezia Wahid to create woven pieces big and small from all sorts of materials
Thursday, 13 July 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Flower Hunt
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers.
Saturday, 22 July 2017 (1 event)
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14:00 - 14:45
Be Magnificent: Curator Talk
Join curator Rowan Bain for a guided tour of the exhibition Be Magnificent. Walthamstow School of Art 1957-1967
Saturday, 29 July 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Pop Goes the Gallery!
Find out about famous artists who went to Walthamstow School of Art. Make your own 1960s Pop art including badges inspired by Peter Blake
Thursday, 10 August 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Persian Patterned Platter
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
Saturday, 26 August 2017 (1 event)
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Family Day: Bugs and Beasties
Handle snakes, stick insects, snails and cockroaches then create a tile design inspired by William De Morgan.
Thursday, 14 September 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Sinbad the Sailor
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
Saturday, 30 September 2017 (3 events)
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10:00 - 11:30
Volunteering Information Morning
We are currently seeking volunteers:. Find out what’s involved at this informal drop in session
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10:00 - 11:30
Volunteering Information Morning
We are currently seeking volunteers: find out what’s involved at this informal drop-in session
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Family Day: Tutti Frutti
Enjoy a multi-sensory fruity experience inspired by Morris’s fantastical tree in his Fruit wallpaper. Includes drawing and soap-making.
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
Thursday, 12 October 2017 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Celebrate Black History Month
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
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.
Saturday, 28 October 2017 (2 events)
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Family Day: Designs on Drawing
See how William Morris used drawing in his work and draw fantastic designs for the future.
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May Morris Art & Life Curator Tour
A highlights tour of May Morris: Art & Life
Thursday, 2 November 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends Talk: May Morris, a daughter's story
Historian Alan Crawford, known for his work on the decorative arts and architecture, tells a story of May Morris, her life and work
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, 18 November 2017 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Digital Month Creative Coding Workshops
Award-winning artists Genetic Moo are running creative coding workshops at Winns Gallery.
Friday, 24 November 2017 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:00
E17 Designers Night Market
Our Christmas craft market returns with handmade gifts, jewellery, clothing, art and accessories from local makers.
Saturday, 25 November 2017 (2 events)
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Family Day: Arts and Crafts Studio
Explore Arts and Crafts techniques using clay, aluminum and copper foils to create beautiful hand-made gifts.
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May Morris Art & Life Curator Tour
A highlights tour of May Morris: Art & Life
Thursday, 30 November 2017 (1 event)
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18:30 - 22:00
WMG Late: Stitch like May Morris
Our Young Curators present a free one-off Late event that will celebrate the art of contemporary needlecraft
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.
Wednesday, 13 December 2017 (1 event)
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National Lottery #Thankstoyou
We're saying a big thank you to National Lottery players
Thursday, 14 December 2017 (2 events)
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National Lottery #Thankstoyou
We're saying a big thank you to National Lottery players
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Creative Kids: Glow of Good Cheer!
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
Friday, 15 December 2017 (1 event)
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National Lottery #Thankstoyou
We're saying a big thank you to National Lottery players
Saturday, 16 December 2017 (1 event)
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National Lottery #Thankstoyou
We're saying a big thank you to National Lottery players
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
Thursday, 11 January 2018 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: May Morris Embroidery
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
Saturday, 27 January 2018 (1 event)
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Family Day: Significant Seams
Significant Seams bring their love of sewing to Family Day to celebrate May Morris's talent for embroidery.
Thursday, 22 February 2018 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: French Artists in London
In the 1870s France was devastated by war and an uprising in Paris. Artists fled to Britain and their remarkable works created in London are discussed by Tate Curator Caroline Corbeau-Parsons.
Saturday, 24 February 2018 (1 event)
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Family Day: Printing from Nature
Celebrate Morris’s love of nature by creating gelatin (vegetarian) prints, working directly with plants and leaves.
Thursday, 8 March 2018 (1 event)
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Creative Kids: Into the Woods
Play, make and get hands on with Creative Kids, a regular session for children under five to enjoy with their parents and carers
Saturday, 10 March 2018 (1 event)
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The People's Forest Artist Talk with Gayle Chong Kwan
Join Gayle Chong Kwan for an artist led exploration of her latest exhibition The People's Forest.
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
Thursday, 22 March 2018 (1 event)
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19:30
William Morris Birthday Lecture: The Socialist Diary
A fascinating insight into a period of intense political activity. Ahead of a new edition, Professor Florence S Boos reveals the essence of Morris’s Socialist Diary.
Saturday, 24 March 2018 (1 event)
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13:00 - 16:00
Hey Clay! An extra Family Day
Brought to us by the Crafts Council on William Morris's birthday.
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
Saturday, 31 March 2018 (1 event)
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Family Day: Forest Cyanotypes
Taking Gayle Chong Kwan's work as inspiration, use paper collage and light sensitive paper to explore your experiences of Epping Forest.
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