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Events calendar
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:30
Living With Art
Artist in residence Can Altay leads a discussion about the places in which we live, work and spend our free time.
Sunday, 26 August 2012 (1 event)
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13:30
Indonesian Textiles
Talk and handling session with textile specialist John Gillow exploring the textile arts of Indonesia that inspired Grayson Perry's Walthamstow Tapestry.
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.
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, 13 December 2012 (1 event)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 (1 event)
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19:30 - 21:00
Imagined Futures
Ruth Kinna, writer and Professor of Political Theory at Loughborough University, discusses News From Nowhere and itsplace in Morris’s politics, his socialism and contemporary radical ideology.
Friday, 12 July 2013 (1 event)
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The Art of Embroidery: Nicola Jarvis and May Morris
Discover the delicate art of embroidery on a special tour with one of the Gallery’s curators, afterwards meet the artist, Nicola Jarvis.
Thursday, 18 July 2013 (1 event)
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19:30 - 21:00
Rise Up Women! The suffragette campaign for the vote
Diane Atkinson considers Emily Wilding Davison's protest in the wider context of the WSPU's militant campaign for women's suffrage in the years leading up to the outbreak of the First World War.
Sunday, 18 August 2013 (1 event)
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14:00
Depersonalisation in Medicine
Artist Emma Barnard and Surgeon Michael Papesh discuss the Person as Patient exhibition.
Thursday, 5 September 2013 (1 event)
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19:30
May Morris: Designer-Craftswoman & Daughter-Editor
A leading figure in the Arts & Crafts movement and a highly skilled embroiderer, May Morris also shared her father's socialist convictions and edited his writings. Biographer Jan Marsh discusses her life.
Saturday, 21 September 2013 (1 event)
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Adult Tour: Water House and its owners
Explore the William Morris Gallery, once a luxurious Georgian villa, through the lives of the people who lived there. This event is part of Open House London.
Sunday, 22 September 2013 (1 event)
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Adult Tour: Building the new Willam Morris Gallery
Discover the transformation of this Grade II* listed building into a popular visitor attraction. This event is part of Open House London.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 (1 event)
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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.
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.
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'
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
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
The Heroic Labour of Frank Brangwyn
Tim Barringer explores Frank Brangwyn's fascination with manual work
Sunday, 8 June 2014 (1 event)
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14:00 - 16:00
Meet the Artist - Diana Furlong
Join us to explore Zoom In, Zoom Out with artist Diana Furlong. This event is part of the E17 Art Trail.
Thursday, 19 June 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
William Morris and the First World War
Tony Pinkney explores Morris's analysis of war and violence
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, 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
Friday, 8 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
Thursday, 21 August 2014 (1 event)
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19:00
Brangwyn at War!
Libby Horner reveals the stories behind Frank Brangwyn's First World War designs
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
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
Wednesday, 12 November 2014 (1 event)
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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, 11 December 2014 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Ernest Gimson and William Morris
Mary Greensted discusses the work of Ernest Gimson
Thursday, 8 January 2015 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Alke Schmidt
Artist Alke Schmidt discusses her Tangled Yarns exhibition
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
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
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.
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
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
Wednesday, 10 June 2015 (1 event)
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16:30 - 18:00
Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting
Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting for educators and community groups.
Tuesday, 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
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, 30 July 2015 (1 event)
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Curatorial tour: Announcer
Free tour of David Mabb's exhibition, Announcer
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.
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, 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, 9 January 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Tinting film using plant dyes (artist in residence event)
Drop-in activity using natural dyes to add colour to film with Rosalind Fowler.
Saturday, 23 January 2016 (1 event)
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11:00 - 16:00
Forage, dig and experiment with film (artist in residence event at OrganicLea)
Drop-in experimental filmmaking activity with Rosalind Fowler.
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
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
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.
Saturday, 9 April 2016 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:30
Underline: Behind the Scenes with Giles Round at the William Morris Gallery
Artist Giles Round discusses his new Art on the Underground commission for Blackhorse Road station
Thursday, 21 April 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Fashion Showcase
Join fashion label CHiCHia and Professor Frances Corner
Thursday, 28 April 2016 (1 event)
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Social Fabric lunchtime tour
Free exhibition tour with curator Rowan Bain
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
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.
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.
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, 21 July 2016 (1 event)
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Clare Twomey Q&A
Clare Twomey discusses her Time Present and Time Past installation
Monday, 5 September 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
Art, Food and Environment: E17 Art Trail Idea Sparks Talk
Join us for a lively evening of panel discussion, debate and drinks to stimulate ideas in the run up to next year's E17 Art Trail (3 - 18 June 2017).
Wednesday, 7 September 2016 (1 event)
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11:00
Useful and Beautiful Tour
A curator-led tour of the Gallery’s most important textiles
Friday, 16 September 2016 (1 event)
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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
Sunday, 18 September 2016 (1 event)
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
Thursday, 10 November 2016 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
The Bentham Community Late
Lively debate on William Morris and Jeremy Bentham's differing views on happiness
Thursday, 17 November 2016 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: The embroidered furnishings of the Lethbridge sisters, c. 1899-1922
Lynn Hulse explores the careers of Lady Julia Carew and Lady Jane Cory
Wednesday, 11 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00
Hidden
Join us at the launch of Hidden, a photographic installation by Red Saunders. Meet the artist and hear the stories behind the photographs.
Thursday, 19 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Horace Warner’s Spitalfields Nippers
An illustrated lecture by the Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life blog on recently discovered photographs by Horace Warner
Thursday, 26 January 2017 (1 event)
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19:00 - 20:30
Coralie Bickford-Smith In Conversation
An evening with Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of The Fox and the Star
Thursday, 9 February 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Friends' Talk: Mary Watts and the Chapel at Compton
Neil Bamford gives a detailed talk on craftsperson and social reformer Mary Watts
Monday, 13 February 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Radical History Workshop Talk: William Cuffay and the London Chartists
Hassan Mahamdallie discusses the fascinating life of William Cuffay, the son of a slave who became the elected President of the London Chartists.
Saturday, 18 February 2017 (1 event)
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10:30 - 12:00
The Art of Printmaking
Discover the Gallery’s surprising collection of prints
Wednesday, 1 March 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
Hidden by Red Saunders
The artist photographer Red Saunders will be giving a talk about his project, Hidden, and the large photographs exhibited in front of the Gallery.
Friday, 24 March 2017 (1 event)
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19:30
William Morris Birthday Lecture: Morris and the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings
Maggie Goodall discusses Morris’s campaigns to save historic architecture
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.
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.
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, 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
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, 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 (1 event)
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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
Saturday, 25 November 2017 (1 event)
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May Morris Art & Life Curator Tour
A highlights tour of May Morris: Art & Life
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, 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.
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.
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
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