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Step into the world of William Morris with a guided tour led by one of our expert guides. Discover the fascinating history of William Morris, Kelmscott House, Morris & Co., and the people, ideas, and craftsmanship that shaped the Arts and Crafts movement. Discover the remarkable achievements of May Morris, from her pioneering role in Read More

Summer Family Crochet Workshop Wednesday, August 5th - 10.30am-12.30pm  Learn the basics of crochet in this fun family workshop, where children will make colourful flowers out of wool. Children will practise simple stitches, including chain and slip stitches and double crochet to create daisies. They'll also enjoy an additional activity making flowers out of pom-poms. Read More

Would you like to join a creative writing workshop where you will be guided to create work that is inspired by nature, William Morris and May Morris’ work? Then we have the perfect workshop for you. Spend the day in the tranquillity of our museum and garden as you will be guided by Maggie as she explains the history of nature writing and its relevance in the world today.

We are excited to launch our brand new and exclusive Summer evening events at the William Morris Society as part of our museum lates series. Join us after hours as we toast some fizz to celebrate Summer, William Morris and especially florals! Wear your best floral dresses, ties, blouses and shirts and join us to Read More

10am-4pm, August 25th, 2026 Spend a day immersed in creativity at the William Morris Society, making two beautiful pieces of jewellery inspired by the timeless patterns and philosophy of William Morris. Guided by Birmingham jewellery designer Rebecca Cowley of Working Clasp, you'll create an elegant floral brooch inspired by Strawberry Thief during the morning, before Read More

We will be partnering with Selvedge magazine's London Textile Month to host a very special workshop with print designer Sarah Campbell. Inspired by the delights of the natural world, Sarah will discuss different approaches to painting patterns and designs directly onto fabric. Starting with smaller practice pieces in the morning, you will be able to develop skills Read More

To celebrate the William Morris Society’s 70th anniversary, the Society has opened a new semi-permanent exhibition which explores the life and work of Victorian Designer, Poet, Activist, Craftsman, and Environmentalist, William Morris (1834-1896), at his family home overlooking the River Thames in Hammersmith. Morris lived here for eighteen years with his wife, Jane Morris (1839-1914), and Read More

This is a rare opportunity to get up close with items that are rarely on show to the public with a specialist tour of both Emery Walker’s House and the nearby William Morris Society premises. The tour will explore the Arts & Crafts textiles in both collections, including exquisite examples of May Morris’ work. The Read More

This November we will be hosting a new and innovative festival celebrating the life, work and influence of William Morris - MorrisFest –which will be held at the Birmingham & Midland Institute. The aim of the festival will be to promote Morris, his work and ideas as well as related topics and discuss how they are still relevant Read More