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Watts Gallery Artists' Village, Compton · 26 November 2026
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A one-hour behind-the-scenes session at Watts Gallery Artists' Village in Compton, led by curatorial adviser Hilary Underwood. It looks at the history and making of a small Morris and Co. woven tapestry and a hand-made Hammersmith rug, lent to accompany the exhibition 'The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co.'. The session may be held in Limnerslease or the Archive, with the location given in advance, and suits adults interested in textiles and design history.
Highlights
- Hour-long behind-the-scenes session led by curatorial adviser Hilary Underwood
- Examines a Morris and Co. woven tapestry and a Hammersmith rug not often on public view
- Booking required; from £18, members £16.20
Getting there
Watts Gallery Artists' Village, GU3 1DQ
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