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Events calendar
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 (1 event)
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19:30Friends' 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 - 21:00Art, 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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11:00Useful 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 - 13:00Ceramics 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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19:30Friends' 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 - 21:00The 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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19:30Friends' 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 - 21:00Hidden
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 - 20:30Coralie 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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19:30Radical 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 - 12:00The Art of Printmaking
Discover the Gallery’s surprising collection of prints
Wednesday, 1 March 2017 (1 event)
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19:30Hidden 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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19:30Friends' 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 - 14:45Be 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 - 19:00Educators' 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 - 22:00Iceland: 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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19:30Friends 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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19:30Friends' 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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19:30William 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 - 15:00Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Tuesday, 3 April 2018 (1 event)
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14:00 - 15:00Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Saturday, 14 April 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.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018 (2 events)
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16:00 - 19:00
Private View of The People's Forest & Cultural Learning TeachMeet
The William Morris Gallery, Chingford Academies Trust & A New Direction invite arts teachers to come along to our TeachMeet and share your experiences of a successful arts projects and collaborations , Find out about lots of projects your school can engage with. Talk to like-minded professionals who share your passion for the arts. Find out about BoroughCulture, Cultural Learning offers in Waltham Forest and network with local Arts organizations over a glass of wine.
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16:30 - 18:30Creative Learning Teachmeet / Private View of Gayle Chong Kwan's The People's Forest
An exclusive evening viewing of this new exhibition with a chance to share practice and network with arts colleagues
Thursday, 26 April 2018 (1 event)
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19:30 - 22:00Blood in the Forest
A journey through fear and fantasy inspired by Britain's ancient woodlands.
Sunday, 24 June 2018 (2 events)
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Weaving New Worlds Curator Talk
Join curator Prof Lesley Millar to explore the exhibition Weaving New Worlds.
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BSL Interpreted Weaving New Worlds Curator Talk
Join curator Prof Lesley Millar for a BSL interpreted introduction to the exhibition Weaving New Worlds.
Sunday, 23 September 2018 (1 event)
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11:00Open House London
Curator led behind the Scenes Tour of Wiliam Morris Gallery
Sunday, 28 October 2018 (1 event)
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Curatorial Tour of The Enchanted Garden
An in-depth look at The Enchanted Garden
Tuesday, 30 October 2018 (1 event)
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16:30 - 19:00
Cultural Learning Teachmeet / Private View of The Enchanted Garden
An exclusive evening viewing of this new exhibition, launch of Borough of Culture education plans, and a chance to network
Tuesday, 13 November 2018 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:00Friends Talk: Rooms of Their Own
Nino Strachey explores the homes of three writers linked to the Bloomsbury Group
Saturday, 1 December 2018 (1 event)
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14:30 - 15:30Islamic Gardens in the UK: Quiet Places of Meditation?
Mark Bryant discusses his research into Islamic community gardens
Saturday, 8 December 2018 (1 event)
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Rob Ryan: Artist's Talk
Join Rob Ryan for a personal introduction to the exhibition
Saturday, 19 January 2019 (1 event)
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Curatorial Tour of The Enchanted Garden
An in-depth look at The Enchanted Garden
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:00Creative Pathways: An insight to creating unforgettable events
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Thursday, 28 February 2019 (1 event)
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1600 - 18:00Artsmark for Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 19 /The Cultural Revolution Educators' Private View
An exclusive opportunity to find out about bespoke Artsmark support for LBoC schools 2019 and ejoy an exhibition private view
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 (1 event)
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16:15 - 18:00LBWF Arts Award & Beyond Network: Spring Term Meeting
A chance to share practice and network with other colleagues Arts Award colleagues (rescheduled from 13 February 2019)
Saturday, 16 March 2019 (1 event)
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14:30 - 15:30William Morris's influence on British Muslim architecture
Architect Shahed Saleem explores parallels between the work of William Morris and the architecture of Islam in this country
Thursday, 21 March 2019 (2 events)
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10:00 - 13:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
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18:30 - 21:00Private view and talk: Paul Bevan on the art of the Cultural Revolution
Exclusive private view and talk by Dr Paul Bevan, Christensen Fellow in Chinese Painting, Ashmolean Museum
Thursday, 28 March 2019 (1 event)
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10:00 - 13:00
Volunteering information drop-in
Find out more about volunteering at the William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
Friday, 29 March 2019 (1 event)
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09:30 - 15:30Making the Case for the Arts: Conference for LBWF Educators
Giving teacher and senior leader the argument and evidence for sustaining arts provision in schools
Thursday, 11 April 2019 (1 event)
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19:00 - 22:00Rough Trade Books presents...William Morris Gallery series
To celebrate the publication of a brand new set of works in collaboration with Rough Trade Books we present an evening with the authors and artists involved.
Sunday, 28 April 2019 (1 event)
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:00Creative Pathways: An insight into the music industry
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Thursday, 9 May 2019 (1 event)
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19:00 - 21:30The Craft of Games
Discussion and performance exploring videogames as a contemporary craft discipline
Saturday, 11 May 2019 (1 event)
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14:30 - 15:30Stanisław Wyspiański and the Polish Arts and Crafts movement
Art historian Julia Griffin introduces the Polish Młoda Polska (Young Poland) movement and the work of its foremost representative, Stanisław Wyspiański
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:30
Creative Pathways: An insight into Spoken Word and Poetry
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Saturday, 21 September 2019 (3 events)
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11:00 - 12:00Open House London Guided Tour- morning
A Curator led behind the scenes tour of the William Morris Galley and collections store
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Curatorial tour of Madge Gill: Myrninerest
Join curator Sophie Dutton for a free tour of our Madge Gill exhibition
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14:00 - 15:00
Open House London Guided Tour- afternoon
A Curator led behind the scenes tour of the William Morris Galley and collections store
Tuesday, 24 September 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:30Creative Pathways: An insight into film
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Saturday, 5 October 2019 (2 events)
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10:00 - 13:00Morris: A Ghost for Today Symposium
An exploration of Morris’s relevance and why he matters in these times of ecological and political instability.
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14:30 - 15:30Women of Walthamstow: Cloth, Activism and Empathy
Rose Sinclair discusses the presence of Dorcas Clubs and Societies in and around Walthamstow
Sunday, 24 November 2019 (1 event)
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15:00 - 18:00Study Day: Introducing William Morris and the Bauhaus
Curator talks and private view of Pioneers: William Morris and the Bauhaus
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 (1 event)
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18:30 - 20:30Creative Pathways: An insight into Street Art
Have your chance to hear from creatives and entrepreneurs featured in the first London Borough of Culture's 2019 Programme. Hear about their own unique journeys, gain advice on flourishing in the Arts and network with others.
Saturday, 7 December 2019 (1 event)
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14:00William Morris’s Flowers
A talk on the floral designs of William Morris
Saturday, 18 January 2020 (1 event)
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11:00 - 18:30Study Day: Bauhaus and Beyond, from Britain to North Africa
Join curators, researchers and artists to explore the Bauhaus's postwar legacy in the UK and North Africa
Saturday, 25 January 2020 (2 events)
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Curatorial tour of Pioneers: William Morris and the Bauhaus
Curator Roisin Inglesby leads a free tour of Pioneers
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14:00 - 15:00The Strange Case of Kandinsky, Klee and the Bauhaus Artists in Calcutta
In December 1922 an exhibition of Bauhaus art opened in Calcutta. Why is this major transcultural moment hardly remembered today?
Wednesday, 1 April 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 12:45William Morris's Flowers - an online talk by Rowan Bain
Join this online lunchtime talk about William Morris's Flowers
Wednesday, 8 April 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 12:45William Morris and the Bauhaus - an online lunchtime talk by Roisin Inglesby
Join this online lunchtime talk about William Morris and the Bauhaus
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris and Colour
Discover Morris's distinctive palette and the techniques he used to achieve it
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00The Embroidery of May Morris
Join our senior curator Rowan Bain to hear about May Morris's extraordinary embroidery
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 (1 event)
Wednesday, 6 May 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00Arts and Crafts Animals
Discover the rich significance of birds and animals in the Arts and Crafts movement
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris’s Fantasy Fiction
Join assistant curator Ainsley Vinall in this online talk for an exploration of Morris’s fantasy worlds and their influence on later generations of writers
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris and Folk Traditions
Join Mhairi Muncaster to discover the folk inspirations behind objects in our collection
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris's Textiles
Discover the inspiration behind Morris’s textiles and the techniques he used to create diverse and beautiful designs
Wednesday, 3 June 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris in Iceland
Join assistant curator Ainsley Vinall for a virtual exploration of Iceland with Morris’s journal as our guide
Wednesday, 10 June 2020 (1 event)
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08:00 - 08:45Morris & Co in the Art Gallery of South Australia
Rebecca Evans introduces AGSA's Morris & Co display, which has been reimagined with a new presentation of iconic works
Wednesday, 17 June 2020 (1 event)
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12:15 - 13:00William Morris's Design Process
Senior Curator Roisin Inglesby discusses Morris's creative process and the craft skills he used to bring his designs to life
Tuesday, 7 July 2020 (1 event)
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13:00 - 17:00Understanding Wallpaper Seminar
This online afternoon seminar focusses on historic wallpapers, coinciding with the Gallery’s exhibition The Yellow Wallpaper
