Sold Out: Becoming William Morris - Morris Month 2026

Each year, artist Freddie Yauner undertakes ‘Morris-anuary’: a three-month homage to William Morris from 1st January to 24th March (Morris’ birthday), where he attempts to ‘become’ Morris whilst making new works. Immersing himself in the creative outputs, principles and vision of Morris and exploring how they can be applied to contemporary society.

Beyond the textile patterns he is best known for, William Morris was a social reformer and forerunner of the modern green movement. Freddie’s obsessive interest stems from Morris’ extraordinary breadth of practice and his ability to present an alternative to how we might live - bringing creativity, meaningful work and the natural world together for the well-being of all people and nature.

Freddie will talk through projects that have involved fishing for Salmon (and utopia) in the Thames; singing Morris's protest songs, using madder root to dye red flags with local communities; writing essays on extreme weather, farming and compromise; as well as making prints on Morris's own Kelmscott press using pollen as ink. Freddie will also reflect on his 2025 Morris Month during which his work was shown in an exhibition 'Problems of Success' at David Parr House.

Doors open at 6.15pm. Talk starts at 6.30pm.

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About Morris Month

We’re celebrating Morris Month this March with the William Morris Society and leading cultural collaborators. Join events and workshops that show how the legacy of William and May Morris continues to shape creativity, craft and culture today. Read more about Morris Month here.