Join Cotswold Archaeology for this free online talk about the Kelmscott Manor Community Archaeology Research Programme Cotswold Archaeology have recently completed the final year of the three-year Kelmscott Manor Community Archaeology Research Programme (CARP) on behalf of the Society of Antiquaries. The project looks to understand more about the history and archaeology of the village of Kelmscott […]
Join us for Print Thursday- a fortnightly event where you can see a demonstration of our new Albion Press being used. Find out more about the Printing Press and how it works from our team of printing volunteers. Drop in between 2pm-4pm and see what the team are printing this week!
Immerse yourself in the place William Morris called home and experience it in a new light as we open the doors for our exclusive Candlelight Tours. Join us on Wednesday 23rd October as we open the doors for our first candlelight tours here at Kelmscott Manor. Step back in time and experience the house by […]
Join artist Sharon Rich as she returns to Kelmscott this time to demonstrate the art of Stained Glass making. Sharon will be constructing a mythical glass dragon on the day and will also have examples of leaded and copper-foiled work.
Drop-in sessions 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm For the final illumination workshop of the season you will have the opportunity to create a collaborative artwork inspired by the William Morris Tapestry Trees poem. The poem will form the centre of a manuscript page and together we will gild trees and beasts to fill the border. The finished work […]
Drop-in sessions 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm View Maker in Residence Sarah Davis gild with loose gold leaf. When gilding for illuminations the most traditional way is to use loose gold leaf. These incredible thin sheets of gold need specific tools and techniques to handle, see the process unfold and have a go!
Please note this workshop is now sold out. If you would like to be kept informed of upcoming courses please email [email protected] Only 12 Spaces Available | £85 Join artist Clare Walsh and learn about the traditional craft of block printing in this workshop located in the inspirational setting of Kelmscott Manor, home of William […]
Join us for Print Thursday- a fortnightly event where you can see a demonstration of our new Albion Press being used. Find out more about the Printing Press and how it works from our team of printing volunteers. Drop in between 2pm-4pm and see what the team are printing this week!
Drop-in sessions, no booking needed | Free, all ages and abilities welcome Join maker Penny Maltby in this seasonal workshop for all ages! Learn the endangered craft of straw work as you create your own Harvest Knot to celebrate the season.
Join us as we celebrate Heritage Open Day at Kelmscott Manor Celebrate Kelmscott Manor’s history with a range of free creative activities! ‘Heaven on Earth’ for William Morris, the Manor and its surroundings inspired residents in their creative pursuits which visitors can continue today. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore inside Kelmscott Manor for […]