Learn about William Morris the designer and how his love of nature inspired his work. This session is led by a professional artist who will teach the children how to create patterns using wood blocks.

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Learn about William Morris the designer and how his love of nature inspired his work. This session is led by a professional artist who will teach the children how to create their own printing blocks using craft foam. The children will then print their own piece of artwork using the blocks they created. The sessions are developed in line with the artist’s usual professional practice, so elements may vary. 

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply. 

Morris was a powerful campaigner for social justice and his influence is still cited today by leading activists and thinkers. In this session, students examine 19th Century political pamphlets and posters produced by the Socialist League and create protest placards based on a contemporary campaign or issue.

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply.

There is the option to adapt the session to include and artist led protest poster printing activity. Additional fees apply. Please contact us for more details.

Explore visual storytelling by William Morris and his friends, in works such as George and the Dragon and Beauty and the Beast. Learn how to read stories in artworks and how rich, descriptive language can be evoked. In this session, pupils retell and perform stories to their classmates providing imaginative starting points for further creative writing back in school. 

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Autumn 2024 sees the opening of William Morris & Art from the Islamic World. The exhibition will also coincide the launch of a brand new workshop, developed and delivered by artist Sba Shaikh.

The workshop will introduce children to Morris’s extensive collection of objects produced in areas where Islam was the dominant religion. Sba will lead a tile decorating workshop, taking inspiration from pieces included in the exhibition. Students will explore different motifs and colours to create a design for an individual ceramic tile.

All workshops include a guided tour of the exhibition.

TIMINGS

Tile decorating workshops are available to book on Thursday and Friday only from Thursday 14 November 2024 onwards.

FEES

£220 local authority schools / £260 independent schools

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability).

Please note that 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charge.

We regret that tile decoration workshop are not part of the subsidised offer

The sessions include a sensory tour of the museum, stories about the life of William Morris, as well as a printing session. 

We work with smaller group sizes and can make adaptations to suit the needs of your students. These sessions are particularly suited to nurture groups, students with additional needs and EYFS.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges.

Learn about William Morris the designer and how his love of nature inspired his work. 

Students will work with a professional artist printmaker to create print blocks using craft foam. They will use the blocks they have made to create their own prints. The sessions are developed in line with the artist’s usual professional practice, so elements may vary. 

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply. 

Throughout his life William Morris was always concerned with creating a better world. When he was 50, Morris’ belief in the need for social change became so strong, he became a radical socialist. In this workshop, students explore campaign methods adopted by Morris and compare these to contemporary campaigns. They develop an activity to address a Citizenship issue: how to make their voice heard, make a difference and bring about change. 

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris, with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges. 

*We have a limited number of free subsidised workshop places for schools with above 30% Free School Meals, who would otherwise struggle to attend our session. Please contact us if your school is eligible and we will advise on availability. Terms and conditions apply.

There is the option to adapt the session to include and artist led protest poster printing activity. Additional fees apply. Please contact us for more details.

Autumn 2024 sees the opening of William Morris & Art from the Islamic World. The exhibition will also coincide the launch of a brand new workshop, developed and delivered by artist Sba Shaikh.

The workshop will introduce children to Morris’s extensive collection of objects produced in areas where Islam was the dominant religion. Sba will lead a tile decorating workshop, taking inspiration from pieces included in the exhibition. Students will explore different motifs and colours to create a design for an individual ceramic tile.

All workshops include a guided tour of the exhibition.

TIMINGS

Tile decorating workshops are available to book on Thursday and Friday only from Thursday 14 November 2024 onwards.

FEES

£220 local authority schools / £260 independent schools

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability).

Please note that 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charge.

We regret that tile decoration workshop are not part of the subsidised offer

An opportunity for students to work with a professional artist printmaker to learn specialist techniques and processes. These bespoke workshops offer an in-depth exploration of Morris’s work. Half day or full day sessions are available. 

Workshops are held in the Learning Centre on the top floor of the Gallery. Students are introduced to the life and work of William Morris,with each session including a practical element and a collection tour.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday or Thursday. Half day sessions are 3.5 hours starting at either 10.00 or 12.00. Full day sessions are 10.00 – 15.00

We can accommodate up to 20 students per session.

FEES

Prices start from £300 for a half-day session and vary according to techniques and materials used. Please contact us to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Lunch space is included in the booking.

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. State-funded schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges.

We regret that the Master Class workshops are not part of the subsidised offer.

These sessions include a sensory tour of the museum, an introduction to the life and work of William Morris and a printing session. 

We work with smaller group sizes and can make adaptations to suit the needs of your students. These sessions are particularly suited to nurture groups, students with additional needs and EYFS.

TIMINGS

Workshops are available to book on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday during term time. 

Morning Session: 10:15 – 12:15 

Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 14:45 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session.

FEES* 

£180 local authority schools

£200 independent schools 

If you are booking a morning session, you can also request to book a lunch space (subject to availability). 

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges.

Groups will be split in half upon arrival. A member of the learning team will take half on a 30-minute gallery tour, whilst the other half spend time sketching in Gallery spaces, accompanied by school staff. 

Drawing paper, clipboard and pencils are provided.

TIMINGS

Available on Wednesday only. 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session

FEES

£75 local authority schools

£90 independent schools

We regret that we are unable to offer an indoor lunch space.

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges.

60 to 90-minute slots can be booked for self-led visits. These are free sessions and must be arranged in advance. 

Please see TEACHER RESOURCES for worksheets and information to help you to prepare your visit. 

When inside the Gallery please split into smaller groups of approx. 10 students. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

TIMINGS

Available on Wednesday only. 

We can accommodate up to 30 students per session

FEES

Free of charge

We regret that we are unable to offer an indoor lunch space.

Please note 20% VAT will be added to the invoice. Local authority schools in Waltham Forest are exempt from the VAT charges.

Transport links and directions to the Gallery can be found on our Visit page

Entry is free, but group visits must be booked in advance.

Paid workshops can be booked on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Guided Tours and Self Led visits can be booked on Wednesdays.

Thanks to the Eridge Trust, we are able to offer 18 free workshop sessions each year for schools with 30% or more pupils on free school meals. If you meet this criteria, please provide details when making a booking enquiry.

We can only offer a lunch space with morning workshop bookings due to space limitations. If you would like to reserve this, please indicate on the booking form.

We regret that we are unable to offer an indoor lunch space for self-led groups.

Yes please, our facilitators may need to adjust the session. Please provide information on allergies, hearing/visual/mobility impairments, coordination issues, behavioural needs and ESOL. Please be aware that the learning studio is on the second floor which can be accessed by stairs or lift.

Pre-visits are welcomed. You can visit the Gallery exhibitions spaces at any time we are open to the public. If you would like to see the Learning Studio, please email us to arrange a time wmg.schoolbookings@walthamforest.gov.uk

Once we have received your booking confirmation form the booking is complete and all admin processes will be actioned. Any changes or cancellations will be charged on a sliding scale:

• Cancellations within one week of the workshop date will incur the full cost of workshop or facilitators’ fee if the session is rescheduled

• Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop date will incur 50% cost of the workshop or facilitators’ fee (whichever is the lowest) or £20 admin fee if the session is rescheduled

• Cancellations within four weeks of the workshop date will incur 25% cost of the workshop or £20 admin fee if the session is rescheduled

Yes, we have space onsite for up to 2 minibuses, but please let us know in advance so we can reserve this for you.  Also, there is a coach parking bay opposite the gallery on Forest Road.

A member of the Learning Team will welcome you and take you up to the Learning Studio. After a brief health and safety introduction your workshop facilitator will begin the session.

It is important that you arrive at the agreed session time. We will do our best to adapt timings if you arrive late, but unfortunately this isn’t always possible.

Our shop is cashless. Members of staff are welcome to make purchases using a credit or debit card on behalf of the students. We have goody bags which can be purchased in advance, details will be shared on your booking confirmation email.

Teachers / Group leaders remain responsible for children’s behaviour whilst visiting the Gallery – this includes in the workshops. Our facilitators will direct the learning and focus on delivering an inspiring and engaging workshop. School staff and accompanying adults must appropriately manage the behaviour of the group. Children must not be left unaccompanied at any time, even if one of our Gallery staff or volunteers is present.

We request that maximum group sizes are 30 students + accompanying adults. If you need to bring more than one group, please arrange this in advance with our Learning Team.

You will be invited to complete an evaluation form at the end of your workshop session. All other feedback can be emailed to wmg.schoolbookings@walthamforest.gov.uk

For any other questions, please contact the Learning Team by email wmg.schoolbookings@walthamforest.gov.uk