William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery The William Morris Gallery is the only public Gallery devoted to William Morris: designer, craftsman and radical socialist.
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Housed in the grade II* listed building that was Morris's family home, the Gallery displays the world's most comprehensive collection of his work.

11/01/2025

This month we're offering up to 70% off on a selection of products at the Gallery's on site and online shops. While stocks last! Includes exhibition merchandise, bath & body, cards, homeware, books and more.

Every purchase from our shop supports the work of the Gallery, including our education, conservation and exhibition programmes.

Visit the shop sale online:
https://bit.ly/40e1zyo

++ Food donations for PL84U AL-SUFFA ++Throughout the winter months we're proud to be acting as a donation point for the...
10/01/2025

++ Food donations for PL84U AL-SUFFA ++

Throughout the winter months we're proud to be acting as a donation point for the PL84U AL-SUFFA food bank.

If you are able to donate, please bring items to the Gallery's front desk. Items particularly in need at present include: Tuna, chickpeas, tinned fruit, tinned tomatoes, oil, sugar, teabags, coffee, sardines, corned beef, pasta, lentils/legumes.

Thank you for all your contributions so far.

In partnership with Arts Canteen, come to the Gallery for a hands-on workshop with artist Dana Khoury, inspired by the e...
09/01/2025

In partnership with Arts Canteen, come to the Gallery for a hands-on workshop with artist Dana Khoury, inspired by the exhibition William Morris & Art from the Islamic World. In collaboration with the Mokhmāl Project.

Explore the connection between textiles, patterns, and heritage, and create your own accessory or collage combining Morris-inspired patterns with fabrics, beads, and designs from Islamic art.

+ Tuesday 28 January
+ 6-9pm
+ Tickets: Pay by donation (suggested £10)

Info and booking:
https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/event/the-thread-of-connection/

Are you curious about the world of miniature painting? We're excited to welcome visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan of FZH...
08/01/2025

Are you curious about the world of miniature painting? We're excited to welcome visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan of FZH Atelier and the School of Miniature Painting for a special one-day workshop on Sunday 26 January.

Inspired by the work on display at William Morris & Art from the Islamic World (the day starts with a tour of the exhibition with co-curator Rowan Bain!) you'll create your own painting with Fatima as your guide.

+ Sunday 26 January
+ 10.30am to 4.30pm
+ Tickets: £55 or £25 concessions

Info & booking:
https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/event/miniature-painting-workshop/

Photography by Anna Kolosyuk

Melissa Gronlund writes about William Morris & Art from the Islamic World for The National. 'The influence of Islamic ar...
06/01/2025

Melissa Gronlund writes about William Morris & Art from the Islamic World for The National.

'The influence of Islamic art on the designer William Morris seems so obvious that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Though Morris’s designs are synonymous with Britishness – his leafy designs grace tea towels across the UK – a new exhibition at London's William Morris Gallery reveals the profound impact of the Middle East on the designer and the studio he led throughout the late 19th century.'

William Morris is behind some of the country's best-known patterns, but a new exhibition reveals how their roots lie in the Middle East

Making any special and plans for 2025? Why not celebrate at William Morris Gallery?Some wonderful memories of Em & Tim's...
03/01/2025

Making any special and plans for 2025? Why not celebrate at William Morris Gallery?

Some wonderful memories of Em & Tim's wedding at the Gallery in 2024 (many thanks for allowing us to share).

If you'd like to know more about venue hire at William Morris Gallery, please contact [email protected] or visit our venue hire pages. We have a range of spaces, big and small, plus a selection of brilliant caterers to suit your event.

https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/visit/venue-hire/

© Photography by Scott Johnson, The Edge Photography

Don’t miss out on our Online Shop Sale this January! Stock is limited, so shop now to avoid disappointment. Every purcha...
02/01/2025

Don’t miss out on our Online Shop Sale this January! Stock is limited, so shop now to avoid disappointment.

Every purchase from our online shop supports the work of the Gallery, including our education, conservation and exhibitions programmes.

https://wmgallery.shop/collections/sale

Happy New Year from William Morris GalleryWishing you all a wonderful 2025! It's a special time for the Gallery, as we b...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from William Morris Gallery

Wishing you all a wonderful 2025! It's a special time for the Gallery, as we begin our 75th Anniversary year. Watch out for more news about our programme of exhibitions and events taking place over the next twelve months!

Image: Design for Lily and Pomegranate Wallpaper, William Morris 1886

Did you know? That the dotted background is a favourite device of Morris’s, found in both his wallpapers and textiles, and one which he enjoyed painting in his designs. When a friend asked him why he did not hand over such mechanical work to an assistant, Morris replied ‘After taking all the trouble to draw it, do you think I’d be such a fool as not to do the dots?’

Coming up at the Gallery this January!+ Mini Morris: Here comes the SunshineThursday 16 Jan, 10am & 11.45amCraft a piece...
28/12/2024

Coming up at the Gallery this January!

+ Mini Morris: Here comes the Sunshine
Thursday 16 Jan, 10am & 11.45am
Craft a piece of art inspired by a beautiful embroidery in the Gallery showing Khorshid Khanoom ‘the Lady Sun’. Toddler-friendly crafting for 2-5s. FREE, drop in.

+ Family Day: Tulips and Peacocks
Saturday 18 Jan, 1pm to 4pm
Make your own piece of embossed metal art inspired by the metalwork on display in William Morris & Art from the Islamic World. FREE, drop in.

+ Special curator-led tour of William Morris & Art from the Islamic World
Wednesday 22 Jan, 2pm to 2.45pm
Join the exhibition's co-curator Rowan Bain on a tour of our latest exhibition. FREE, drop-in.

+ Miniature Painting Workshop with Fatima Zahra Hassan
Sunday 26 Jan, 10.30am to 4.30pm
A special one-day miniature paiting workshop with visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan of FZH Atelier. Ages 16+ Tickets: £55 (£25 concessions)

+ The Thread of Connection: William Morris Gallery & Arts Canteen
Tuesday 28 Jan, 6pm to 9pm
In this hands-on workshop with Arts Canteen, create your own mixed-material accessory or fabric collage, combining Morris-inspired patterns with elements of Islamic artistry. Ages 18+ Tickets: Pay by donation (suggested £10)

For more information and booking, see our What's On Guide:

https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/whats-on/

+ Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from William Morris Gallery +The Gallery is back open to visitors from 27 December....
25/12/2024

+ Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from William Morris Gallery +

The Gallery is back open to visitors from 27 December. See our Visit page for details of opening hours over the next two weeks.

https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/visit/

Image: Angel Minstrel with Cymbals embroidery (c.1885) by Ellizabeth (Bessie) Burden

Living with MorrisCALL OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MORRIS MANIAWe are excited to develop a new archive of photographs from t...
23/12/2024

Living with Morris

CALL OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MORRIS MANIA

We are excited to develop a new archive of photographs from the public that explore how Morris's designs provide a backdrop to everyday life. Do you have a photograph you'd like to share? It might feature a Morris-patterned chair, curtains, or wallpaper from your home either now or from your childhood? Or something more unexpected—perhaps a handmade item, something that you have made, or even a tattoo…

William Morris Gallery's Principal curator unearthed this photo of her cousins. "I think this must be around 1987. My Aunty, who lived in Battersea, had the sofa upholstered in 'Chrysanthemum' complete with matching cushions."

Just send your photo to [email protected] in a high res format. In sending your images you will be granting permission to share on social media and in our exhibition’s display.

Thanks to Ed and Tom for allowing us to share this pic!

Join us for a miniature painting workshop with visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan.If you're making plans for the new year...
21/12/2024

Join us for a miniature painting workshop with visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan.

If you're making plans for the new year or perhaps thinking of gift experiences for your loved ones, we're excited to announce that booking is now open for a day of miniature painting with Fatima Zahra Hassan of FZH Atelier.

Fatima specialises in Asian and Middle Eastern manuscript painting and will lead this workshop. You'll be given a tour of our latest exhibition, William Morris and Art from the Islamic World by curator Rowan Bain and then guided by Fatima to create your own miniature painting.

+ Sunday 26 January
+ 10.30am to 4.30pm
+ Tickets: £55 (£25 concessions)

More info and booking: https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/event/miniature-painting-workshop/

Image: Painting by Fatima Zahra Hassan

We were honoured to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen to William Morris Gallery, following the Royal Visit to W...
20/12/2024

We were honoured to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen to William Morris Gallery, following the Royal Visit to Waltham Forest Town Hall earlier today.

Marking the Gallery’s upcoming 75th Anniversary in 2025, Their Majesties met with the Gallery team and took a private tour of William Morris & Art from Islamic World.

Last-minute local shoppers! There's still lots of time to pick up gifts at the William Morris Gallery Shop. With our cli...
19/12/2024

Last-minute local shoppers! There's still lots of time to pick up gifts at the William Morris Gallery Shop. With our click and collect option, you can order online and pick up your shopping at the Gallery this week or next week (we're open until 4pm on 24 December).

Every purchase from our shop supports the work of the Gallery, including our education, conservation and exhibitions programmes.

https://wmgallery.shop/

++ 20 December Opening Hours ++On Friday 20 December the Gallery will be closed for a private event from 10am, re-openin...
19/12/2024

++ 20 December Opening Hours ++

On Friday 20 December the Gallery will be closed for a private event from 10am, re-opening to the public at 2pm.

Lloyd Park will remain open; however, access will not be available via Forest Road or Bedford Road car park. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

18/12/2024

Reflecting on a remarkable 2024

Over 180,000 visitors through the door to see our ground-breaking exhibitions, participate in our events programme, attend Community in Residency events and take part in our expanded public activities. Not to mention the 7,500 school children who have visited the Gallery for artist-led workshops and tours, and the young people who have joined us for professional development and work experience. We introduced our Creative Health programme this year and after a successful run, we'll continue to develop this in 2025, alongside our craft workshops for Young Carers in the borough.

It’s been an extraordinary year, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported, collaborated with, and invested in our work. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our local community in Waltham Forest, who continue to guide and help us to make the Gallery such a special place.

17/12/2024

Muslims on Morris is a short film by Director Navid Akhtar, made to accompany William Morris & Art from the Islamic World.

The William Morris and Islamic Art exhibition examines the influence of Islamic art and design on the work of William Morris. In this short film we hear from three Muslims creatives who share their experience of William Morris and how they relate to his work and legacy today.

+ Tayybah Tahir : Trainee Curator, William Morris Gallery
+ Yasim Hyatt: Traditional Artist, Wallpaper and Fabric Designer
+ Zarah Hussain: Digital Artist

If you're visiting the exhibition, you can watch the full length version on screen in the Gallery's first floor Landing space.

Or you can see the film on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/Jh1CzUFv5Gg

William Morris & Art from the Islamic World featured in The Guardian's Going out & Staying in entertainment guide over t...
16/12/2024

William Morris & Art from the Islamic World featured in The Guardian's Going out & Staying in entertainment guide over the weekend.

'The world of the Victorian designer and socialist visionary William Morris can often seem tinted by Gothic stained glass, Arthurian romances and other echoes of medieval Britain. But this pioneering show reveals how he also drew on the symmetry and splendour of Islamic tiles, carpets and ewers in his creations.'

William Morris & Art from the Islamic World is open now. Until 9 March 2025. Check our website for our opening hours over the Christmas break.

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Lloyd Park, Forest Road
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Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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