Living With Art

Artist in residence Can Altay leads a discussion about the places in which we live, work and spend our free time.

Indonesian Textiles

Talk and handling session with textile specialist John Gillow exploring the textile arts of Indonesia that inspired Grayson Perry's Walthamstow Tapestry.

Grayson Perry in Person

The internationally-celebrated artist discusses his latest work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Valentines Dinner

Treat your partner to a romantic meal with music from Forest Philharmonic musicians in the historic surroundings of the William Morris Gallery.

Teachers' Course: Patternmaking

Join textile designer Sba Shaikh for practical ideas to explore pattermaking through Art & Design and Maths.

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.

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.

David Bailey East End Faces

Join one of the Gallery’s curators for a tour of David Bailey’s photography exhibition.

Sunday Photo Challenge

Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!

Sunday 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!

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 Photo Challenge

Take part in our Photo Challenge and enter the Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2013 Photography competition with a chance to win an Apple ipad mini!

Sunday 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adult Workshop: Ornamental Embroidery

Stitch a botanical sampler in the style of May Morris with Ornamental Embroidery teachers Lynn Hulse and Nicola Jarvis.

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. 

Depersonalisation in Medicine

Artist Emma Barnard and Surgeon Michael Papesh discuss the Person as Patient exhibition.

Adult Taster Workshop: Ornamental Embroidery

Stitch a crewel work kit in the style of May Morris with Ornamental Embroidery teacher Nicola Jarvis. For beginners.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

WMG Late: Fashion

Unleash your inner fashion designer with free craft activities and expert tutorials from the East London Craft Guerrilla. 

C R Ashbee and the Essex House Press

Mary Greensted discusses Ashbee and the history of the Essex House Press. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Giles Deacon Curator's Tour

Discover the story behind the first fashion show at the William Morris Gallery with its curator.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tea tasting

Learn all about tea and how to brew the perfect cuppa

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Banner making workshop with Ed Hall

Make your own trade union style banner inspired by Jeremy Deller's English Magic

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

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.

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.

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'

Birds of Prey

Hold one of the incredible birds featured in Jeremy Deller's English Magic

The Heroic Labour of Frank Brangwyn

Tim Barringer explores Frank Brangwyn's fascination with manual work

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.

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.

Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day

Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice

William Morris and the First World War

Tony Pinkney explores Morris's analysis of war and violence

Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day

Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice

Free Arts Award artist-led workshop day

Artist-led days with a chance talk to the artist about their work and get portfolio advice

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

Free graphic design workshops: create Brangwyn-inspired posters

Explore typography and integration of word and image with artist printmaker Anna Alcock

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.

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.

Brangwyn at War!

Libby Horner reveals the stories behind Frank Brangwyn's First World War designs

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.

Yinka Shonibare MBE comes to Walthamstow

Meet the artist and find out more about his next major commission

WMG Late: Phantasmagorical

Celebrate the ethereal nature of a late summer evening

Embroidery Taster Workshop

Embroidery for beginners

Full-Day Embroidery Workshop

Embroider a small panel in the style of Morris & Co.

WMG Late: Obsession

A night of fixation and infatuation

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

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.

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.

Stitching in Time – A Cameraless Film Workshop

Learn how to make cameraless films with needle and thread

WMG Late: (Un)acceptable behaviour

An evening for breaking the rules

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.

Darren Hayman performs Chants for Socialists

Darren Hayman performs his new collection of songs based on William Morris's Chants for Socialists

Darren Hayman performs Chants for Socialists

Darren Hayman performs his new collection of songs based on William Morris's Chants for Socialists

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.

WMG Late: Fakery

Explore "fakeness" in popular culture through art, music and poetry.

Dyeing Workshop: Adire

Learn about the mystical properties of natural indigo dye and create your own uniquely patterned fabric to take home

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.

WMG Late: All Blues

Submerge yourself in an intense indigo experience

Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting

Free Arts Award & Beyond network meeting for educators and community groups. 

David Mabb: In Conversation

David Mabb in conversation with Larne Abse Gogarty

Film screening: October: ten days that shook the world

Screening of a revolutionary classic

Constructing Pages: full-day book illustration workshop

Create your own illustrated page design with artist Amber Khokhar

WMG Late: Under Construction

Join us for a summer evening of revolutionary design and poetry.

City of London Walk: Architects, Poets and Painters

A meander through romanticism, gothic alleyways, aestheticism and the resting space of poets

Friends' Talk: Art and the Russian Revolution

An illustrated talk exploring the unfolding of the revolution during and after 1917.

Stowfest 2015: Arsenic Mines

A special gig celebrating the Stow Festival's fifth anniversary

WMG Late: Child's Play

Discover the dark side to classic fairy tales through music, poetry and spoken word

Friends' Talk: William Morris and his Workers at Merton Abbey

David Saxby examines Merton Abbey, the home of Morris's workshops

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

Rosalind Fowler: Talk and film screening

Our artist in residence discusses and screens her work

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

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

WMG Late: Agitate

Explore the art of protest through punk music and poetry

Tinting film using plant dyes (artist in residence event)

Drop-in activity using natural dyes to add colour to film with Rosalind Fowler.

Forage, dig and experiment with film (artist in residence event at OrganicLea)

Drop-in experimental filmmaking activity with Rosalind Fowler.

WMG Late: Illuminate

A magical evening of immersive illumination

Ecological 16mm filmmaking workshop (artist in residence event)

One-day filmmaking workshop with artist in residence Rosalind Fowler and James Holcombe

OrganicLea Open Day

A celebration of Rosalind Fowler's residency and film screening of new work in progress at OrganicLea, Chingford

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.

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

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

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

Fashion Showcase

Join fashion label CHiCHia and Professor Frances Corner 

Social Fabric lunchtime tour

Free exhibition tour with curator Rowan Bain 

Forest + Found: Pop Up Shop and Demonstrations

Wood carving and quilting demonstrations from Walthamstow-based design duo

Bank Holiday Monday: Forest + Found: Pop Up Shop and Demonstrations

Wood carving and quilting demonstrations from Walthamstow-based design duo

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

Stow Film Lounge screening: Tsotsi

Film screening to co-incide with Social Fabric

Tour- Social Fabric, London Craft Week

Go behind the scenes to view the William Morris Gallery’s collection of block printed textiles.

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.

Adult Workshop: Screen Printing

An introduction to fabric screen printing with Inky Cuttlefish Studios

WMG Late: Utopia

An evening for dreaming and lively discussion

Adult Workshop: Ceramics 1

An introduction to shaping clay

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

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!

Adult Workshop: Ceramics 2

An introduction to glazing ceramics

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.

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).

Useful and Beautiful Tour

A curator-led tour of the Gallery’s most important textiles

Stowfest 2016: More News From Nowhere

An evening of Morris-inspired performances

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

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

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

WMG Late: Roving Diagnostic Unit

Join Bobby Baker and fellow artists in their epic quest to diagnose the William Morris Gallery!

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

Arts4Dementia Printmaking Workshops

A free eight-week series of printmaking workshops for people with early stage dementia and their companions, friends or family. 

The Bentham Community Late

Lively debate on William Morris and Jeremy Bentham's differing views on happiness

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

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

WMG Late: Rise Up

Get fired up over a century of art and music campaigning for political change

Winter Warmer

An afternoon of magical entertainment with live music, mulled wine and a hands on craft activity for all the family.

Hidden

Join us at the launch of Hidden, a photographic installation by Red Saunders. Meet the artist and hear the stories behind the photographs.

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

Coralie Bickford-Smith In Conversation

An evening with Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of The Fox and the Star

WMG Late: India

Discover the intense glow of Indian culture 

Friends' Talk: Mary Watts and the Chapel at Compton

Neil Bamford gives a detailed talk on craftsperson and social reformer Mary Watts

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. 

The Art of Printmaking

Discover the Gallery’s surprising collection of prints

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.

William Morris Birthday Lecture: Morris and the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings

Maggie Goodall discusses Morris’s campaigns to save historic architecture

Adult Workshop: Woodcut

Adult Workshop: introduction to weaving with Rezia Wahid

Explore William Morris’s skill as a weaver and create your own woven sample

Friends' Talk: Hilary Chapman on Yoshijiro Urushibara

Hilary Chapman explores the work of the celebrated Japanese printmaker

Educators' Private View of May Morris: Art & Life

An exclusive evening viewing of this landmark new exhibition

Volunteer Recruitment Deadline

The Autumn Volunteer Recruitment deadline has been extended to midnight Sunday 22 October

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.