About this Event
Sun 29 Nov, 11.00-1.30pm. Meet 10 mins before.
A relaxed, behind-the-scenes morning on Hoe Street, Walthamstow in London's East End.
This walk, is an in-person, curated experience, for the curious, art-loving and community-minded.
Spend a morning with the people who make East London — less than a mile, but packed with access you won’t get on your own.
Led by long-time Walthamstow resident Sue Wheat, we start at Walthamstow Library main entrance (next to Walthamstow Central station) and walk north down Hoe Street being welcomed to artists’ private studios, community hubs, see street art, and end at the world-famous William Morris Gallery with its brand new exhibition.
This is a small-group, curated tour — short in distance, rich in stories.
Along the way:
- ART: Two private studio visits: a beautiful hidden ceramic's studio + a print shop & art studio. Meet the makers, see work in progress
- COMMUNITY: A sneak peak inside Walthamstow Trades Hall - community hub extraordinaire.
- STREET ART: murals and hidden works in collaboration with Wood Street Walls, Angry Dan and others.
- WILLIAM MORRIS GALLERY FINISH - end at this iconic gallery recently refurbed, where William Morris, the founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement once lived — no rushing, you can stay on after.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Arrive
Host: Sue Wheat
Info: Look for me, Sue at Walthamstow Central Library main entrance – I always wear bright colours! Please arrive 5-10 mins early for a prompt start. The library is in Walthamstow town square on the High St (the top of the market), very close to the bus, Underground and overground stations. Meet by the red post boxes next to the main glass library entrance inside the main square..
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:05 AM
Visit Soho Theatre
Info: Soho Theatre - a creative, performance and cultural hub for London's East End. Learn about the theatre's incredible history, the celebrities that have played there, and the successful campaign to save it.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Private visit to Yanire Sylva Delgado's studio
Host: Yanire Sylva Delgado
Info: Yanire Sylva Delgado is a talented and passionate artist who brings a unique perspective to her work. A deep exploration of self-expression and introspection characterizes her artistic journey. Through her chosen mediums clay, metal and timber Yanire creates captivating sculptures that reflect the intricacies of human emotions and experiences.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Kirsten Schmidt’s ‘The Studio’
Info: We'll meet artist Kirsten Schmidt in her shop/studio where she creates and sells paintings, prints and hand-chosen vintage works.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Walthamstow Trades Hall
Host: Trades Hall
Info: Learn the story behind this retro community space, from Working Men's Club, to a multi-cultural music venue and dynamic venue in Walthamstow. Have a rest and a drink here too, and a chat with the members.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
The William Morris Gallery
Host: The William Morris Gallery
Info: Visit the world-famous William Morris Gallery. Stay as long as you like and be one of the first to see its new refurbishment and revamped gallery, telling the story of the many sides of this incredible man, maker, artist and activist, William Morris. The tour will end here and you can see the new exhibition 'Earthly Paradise' and spend as long as you like viewing the new exhibitions, and visiting the cafe and the grounds of the house - Lloyd Park.
Event venue & nearby stays
Walthamstow Library, High Street, London, United Kingdom
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