Michele Hill - Morris & Co | An Adelaide Obsession
The Many Layers of William Morris and how relevant is he today?
William Morris was a man of many talents and not just as a designer. At the time of Morris’ death in 1896 it is recorded that his physician said he was “simply being William Morris, and having done more work than most ten men”. So what were Morris’ other talents and why does Adelaide have one of the biggest collections of Morris & Co. textiles, stained glass and more outside of the UK? How can we reconcile that one of the mid nineteenth century leaders of the Arts and Crafts Movement that opposed mass production and promoted ‘handmade’, now be accessible to the masses today? Come and join me for a presentation and discussion including how I came to designing quilts in the Morris & Co. style nearly 30 years ago.
William Morris was a man of many talents and not just as a designer. At the time of Morris’ death in 1896 it is recorded that his physician said he was “simply being William Morris, and having done more work than most ten men”. So what were Morris’ other talents and why does Adelaide have one of the biggest collections of Morris & Co. textiles, stained glass and more outside of the UK? How can we reconcile that one of the mid nineteenth century leaders of the Arts and Crafts Movement that opposed mass production and promoted ‘handmade’, now be accessible to the masses today? Come and join me for a presentation and discussion including how I came to designing quilts in the Morris & Co. style nearly 30 years ago.
Wednesday 11 June 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10:30)
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Carrick Hill
46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield South Australia 5062
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Michele Hill - Morris & Co | An Adelaide Obsession
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