We have teamed up with artist Rob Young to celebrate the Eagle Vase by William De Morgan coming to the De Morgan Collection
From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement, our programme of online events is diverse and exciting.
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Join one of our expert-led talks online.
Talks are hosted on Zoom, a free video conferencing system. You will receive details of how to join the Zoom call in an email after you have bought tickets.
Recreating De Morgan’s Lustreware
Friday 16th April 2021 – 12pm
Contemporary potters Jonathan Chiswell Jones and Kerry Bosworth will join us from their Sussex studio and talk us through De Morgan’s process of creating lustreware. Learn how his recipes are still used to marvellous effect by potters today.
William De Morgan’s Dragons
Friday 23rd April 2021 – 12pm
On St George’s Day, join De Morgan Curator, Sarah Hardy, to look discover the myths, legends, and the deeply personal to the purely decorative reasons which drove William De Morgan to use dragons in so much of his artwork.
Of Ships and Other Things
Friday 7th May 2021 – 12pm
Join Dr Chris Jordan for this online talk and discover the tiles De Morgan designed for interior schemes for private yachts and ocean liners. From the Czar of Russia’s yacht to P&O ocean liners, this talk promises to be an illuminating voyage of discovery.
CURATOR AT HOME
Enjoy learning more about the life and art of the De Morgans in our series of talks and lectures, with Curator, Sarah Hardy, and sometimes with special guests.
NEWS
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
On Friday, we will welcome our guest Speaker Susie Beckham [...]
Rare Three Handled Vase Acquired by the De Morgan Foundation
A rare three-handled vase was acquired by the De Morgan [...]
SHOP
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This BBB design will brighten up any De Morgan fan's kitchen. BBB is wonderfully bright and intricate pattern which William De Morgan designed specifically for kitchens. It's time to brighten your kitchen with this 100% cotton tea-towel -
The perfect gift for any De Morgan fan! This durable apron features William De Morgan's beautiful BBB design, which he made to be installed around the stove. Have your own De Morgan piece to brighten up your time at the stove! -
William De Morgan's beatiful and intricate BBB design of blue carnations and scrolling foliage covers this plush soft canvas bag, with statement blue handles and a polyester lining. Stand out from the crowd with this wonderful statement piece.