Saturday, 24 March 2007
Room 179, University College, University of Toronto

William Morris was one of the most gifted and talented Victorians. His company, William Morris and Co. produced wallpapers, tapestries & woven and printed textiles, stained glass and tiles. He also founded the Kelmscott Press, designed typefaces and published books of Chaucer’s work, his own poetry, and other authors of the period. In Celebration of William Morris’ 173rd birthday and `The Year of Craft’, the William Morris Society of Canada presents an exciting day of presentations by noted curators and Canadian

craftspeople.

Linda Parry: A specialist in 19th Century decorative arts Linda Parry worked at the V&A Museum for over 30 years, curating the “William Morris” centenary exhibition. Click here for another Linda Parry event of interest to our members.

Alan C. Elder: Curator of Canadian Crafts, Decorative Arts and Design at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, his exhibition on Canadian craft and design in the 1960s is currently travelling across the country. A question period follows the presentations.


SPEAKERS:

Marc Egan: Ceramics

Michael Fortune: Furniture

Sarah Hall: Stained Glass

William Hodge: Tapestries

Virginia Johnson: Printed Fabrics

Carol Sebert: Carpets

George Walker: Books and bookmaking

A Toast to Morris, Tea and Birthday Cake will close the event.

REGISTRATION (includes lunch):
Paid in Advance: $50 (members); $60 (non-members); $25 (students)

Paid at the Door: $60 (members): $70 (non-members); $35 (students)

Please note “pre-registration” is strongly recommended because “At the Door” registration may be very limited.

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For Information contact Dale Moore:
E-mail: moorecat@pathcom.com
Phone: 416-233-7686