From 2025, Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson. With a studio in our Art Room, his intention starting the residency was to work on larger-scale paintings. He will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening, 6 - 8:30pm. Between...
Formed in 1848, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, shook the foundations of the British art world with their bold colour palettes, truth to nature, and symbolism. The Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. The exhibition will also showcase the...
The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. These were made by some of the most important names in the period, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. Their motifs of flat perspectives, high vantage points, and bold colour distinctions,...
Passage is an installation of beautiful and delicate vessel and house structures by environmental artist Frances Carlile. Together they evoke the many types of journeys taken by individuals during their lifetime, and symbolise the transient passage between life and death. Each one has been handcrafted using...
The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Here’s the key dates you need: Submissions Open: Tuesday 5th May Submissions Close: Sunday 14th June Exhibition: Friday 24th July – Saturday 10th October Click the link below for full details and important information about submissions. SUBMISSIONS HERE
Our new Guest Artist is Jo Williams creator of Heavenly Vessels. "I have been making ceramics for 35 years and it feels as integral to me as breathing or walking; I make pots every single day. I throw all my pots on the potters wheel...
For centuries, gardens in their myriad forms, from the surreal, to the mystical, contemplative or mythical, have had profound impacts upon artists of all kinds. They act as sources of inspiration and as mirrors reflecting the cultural, social and emotional landscapes in which they were...
In 1951, the Festival of Britain acted as a beacon of post-war hope, launching a landmark touring exhibition that brought world-class art to local museums and art centres across the UK. Seventy-five years later, Hayward Gallery Touring honours this legacy with Small Wonders: Reimagining British...
A series of 3 community sessions offered by specialist yoga teacher, and psychotherapist, Claire Hesketh, aimed at supporting women of all ages from peri- menopause onwards. In these 75-minute offerings Claire uses the teachings of yoga to gently explore what is happening beneath the surface...
Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for their next Friday night session at the Williamson. Open to all abilities, no experience needed as the tutors can guide you through the session. Basic materials will be available, though you are also welcome to bring your own...
Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter! Books and Banter is an opportunity to talk about books guided by theme, with no specific book set to read. Discussions around the subject are facilitated but not restricted, and tangents are welcome. The theme...
Come along to the Williamson for a 10 minute drop-in taster experience. Have a go at creating your very own print of Hokusai's iconic Great Wave. Learn how to ink up the woodblock, align the 'washi' paper and apply the ink using traditional Japanese materials...
Join Curator, Josh Mackarell, for a tour of our new collection exhibition, 'The Garden as Muse'. This exhibition traces how gardens have acted as sites of inspiration for artists for centuries, charting this through some of the Williamson’s most iconic artworks from both local and...
Martin and Willy Simmons: Harp and Concertina - a unique paring in English folk music Martin and Willy have been playing together for over 20 years in a ceilidh band, folk trio and various pub sessions. Recently they have got together to play English Traditional...
A varied selection of piano music played by local musicians. Our 'Enjoy the Piano' concerts are going from strength to strength.  They started as a small group of pianists playing to each other and they have developed into: ‘Classical’ Solos – Jazz Improvisations and even Piano...
We’re inviting local groups and organisations to join us on 30th June for a practical and engaging session focused on Encouraging younger volunteers, delivered in partnership with Curious Minds and facilitated by Wirral CVS. Younger people bring energy, fresh perspectives and new skills into the...
The 3L's are back at the Williamson to perform a summer concert in aid of 'WIRRAL WOMEN & CHILDREN'S AID CHARITY, ‘3Ls’ stands for Learning, Leisure and Laughter, - principles epitomised by this Choir. Made up of people from all over the Wirral. Including people...