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SUMMARY:Open Studios with Steve des Landes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening\, 6 – 8:30pm. Between these hours you can drop into his studio\, see what he’s working on and ask any questions. No booking required\, just pop into the gallery on Friday evenings. \nYou can also follow Steve’s progress on our social media channels \nRead more about Steve des Landes’s residency
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/open-studios-with-steve-des-landes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTAMP:20260416T151849Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. \nThe exhibition will also showcase the various ways in which Merseyside has been influenced by\, and instrumental in forging new directions for these legacies. \nThis will include Birkenhead’s Della Robbia Pottery Company\, and the ‘Liverpool School’ of landscape painters.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/beyond-the-brotherhood-the-legacies-of-the-pre-raphaelites/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T105311Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Floating World
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. \nThese were made by some of the most important names in the period\, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. \nTheir motifs of flat perspectives\, high vantage points\, and bold colour distinctions\, were a radical influence across European art\, including by artists from Wirral. \nAs such\, this exhibition will show local artworks alongside Ukiyo-e prints\, communicating how Wirral artists have been influenced by\, and in dialogue with\, artists from across the world. \n  \nEnds 6th February 2027
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/echoes-of-the-floating-world-japanese-prints/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T105615Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Jo Williams
DESCRIPTION:Our new Guest Artist is Jo Williams creator of  Heavenly Vessels. \n“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. \nI throw all my pots on the potters wheel and I spend a lot of time getting the surface right before decorating with oxides. I use repetitive marks which is reminiscent of deep\, inky marks on damp paper but also sometimes reminds me of Indian woodblock printing. I apply all of the marks individually\, one at a time. All my pots are glazed eternally with a soft satin white glaze\, contrasting with the outer\, unglazed surface.” \nYou can find a selection Jo’s handmade ceramics on display and to purchase at the Williamson. \nMay – 8th August \n  \nMore about  HEAVENLY  VESSELS \n  \nFollow Jo on Instagram \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/guest-artist-kate-stewart/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T123000
DTSTAMP:20260721T144604Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga For Menopause And Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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 as our hormonal shifts impact our wellbeing- physically and emotionally – and how we can best support ourselves to live with energy\, optimism and peace of mind as we grow older as women. \nClaire offers a particular focus on life after menopause – our Second Spring – and invite you to share \n\nA little evidence-based menopause education\nGentle yoga movements specifically chosen to assist with calming the nervous system and reconnecting with the wisdom of our bodies.\nPranayama\nMeditation\nReadings and poetry to inspire and support our reflections\nDeep relaxation with restorative yoga poses to nourish the body and the mind.\n\nEach sessions stands alone – addressing a different element of this rite of passage – and any women can attend all three sessions. Dates available in June\, July & August. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease wear comfortable clothes\, bring a yoga mat and a small pillow with a blanket or two that can be rolled up for support in our restorative poses. \n  \n \nClaire Hesketh is a local psychotherapist and after a lifelong career within mental health in the NHS now combines her private psychotherapy practice with the teachings and gifts of yoga. Having returned to the Wirral after many years living and working in the northeast Claire is keen to share the benefits of yoga with her new community here on the Wirral. She offers a calm holding space and specialises in yoga for menopause. \nYou can read more about Claire here www.clairehesketh.co.uk \n  \nBOOK HERE \n  \nCommunity Monday Noticeboard
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/yoga-nidra/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Williamson Open 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nThe exhibition is now open!!! \n  \nThe Williamson Open returns for 2026! Our much-loved annual exhibition showcases the best in art and photography made by artists across the Liverpool City Region. \n  \nTake It Home: Many of the artworks in the Open are available to buy. You can view and purchase artworks online as well as in-person this year. \n  \nView the Online Catalogue  \n  \nOn purchases made in the gallery\, we offer the Own Art scheme. \n \nOwn Art is a national initiative\, supported by Arts Council England\, to make it easy and affordable for anyone and everyone to buy contemporary art and craft by providing interest-free loans. \nChoose the artwork you love\, apply for a loan from as little as £250 and pay it back over    10 months\, completely interest-free. \n  \nFind out more about the scheme and eligibility criteria: www.ownart.org.uk \n  \nPlease note that Own Art cannot be applied to online artwork purchases. \n\n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/williamson-open-2026/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260721T130616Z
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SUMMARY:Blank Page Club - Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:A NEW free\, gallery-based art club for young people comes to COMMUNITY MONDAYS\, run by qualified Art Teacher Billie Fletcher. \nIf you are aged 13-19 and have an interest in Art\, Design\, or anything creative – then join the\nclub! We will be looking at Williamson Art Gallery’s collections and exhibitions and creating\nour own works in response to what we see. \nIn our first session\, we are looking at Japanese Woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) inspired by the\ngallery’s exhibition ‘Echoes of the Floating World’. Using collage\, we will create beautiful\nlandscapes using Japanese paper\, and add detail by drawing into our work. \nWhether you are a beginner or an experienced artist\, these sessions are for everybody and\nBillie will be there to guide you through the process. The session is also a great opportunity\nto meet some likeminded people and spend some time in the amazing Williamson Art\nGallery. \nThese sessions are completely free\, and all materials are provided\, all you need to do is\ncome along and be creative! The session will be on Monday 3rd August\, from 1pm to 3pm. \n– Parents and carers: if you would like to accompany your young person to the session there\nis a lovely café on site! \n  \nBook Here (FREE – Places are limited)  \nFollow Blank Page Club CIC  \n  \nCommunity Monday Noticeboard
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/blank-page-club/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T193450Z
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SUMMARY:Emptiness In Sound Live Performance
DESCRIPTION:Cailiach and Eljae of Emptiness in Sound invite you into a transformative musical journey through sound\, healing\, and dance. Blending progressive house rhythms with sacred mantras\, healing frequencies\, and channelled vocals\, their music creates a deeply immersive experience designed to awaken the body\, heart\, and soul. \n  \nDrawing on Caileach’s work as a quantum healer\, meditation teacher and trained sound healer\, alongside Laura’s gifts as an oracle and intuitive channel\, their music and voices weave together ethereal soundscapes\, medicine music\, and ancient sacred vibrations with modern electronic beats. \n  \nExpect soothing melodies\, uplifting grooves\, light language\, and powerful frequencies that guide you through the energy of the chakras\, from deep inner presence to ecstatic dance. \n  \nTheir latest album\, Dance of the Chakras\, is a celebration of healing through movement\, sound\, connection and the spaces in between\, inviting audiences to dance\, release\, and remember. Inspired by ancient wisdom and futuristic soundscapes\, their music weaves together medicine songs\, light language\, and progressive house rhythms to create a transformative and heart opening experience. \nFriday 7th August \nFREE \n  \nFollow on Instagram \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/emptiness-in-sound/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T170000
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SUMMARY:Coming soon- Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century\, Leonard McComb. \nLeonard McComb: Nature and Humanity will include the best works from the artist’s estate\, as well as choice loans from major public and private collections\, over 60 of the artist’s best pieces\, including painting\, watercolour\, drawings\, and sculpture\, will be brought together. These will include ‘Rock and Sea Anglesey’\, from Oriel Môn\, which\, measuring over 10 metres long\, is the largest drawing on paper held by any UK public collection. There will also be a selection of choice loans from Manchester Art Gallery and the Royal Academy. \nThe loans are supported by the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund. Created by the Garfield Weston Foundation and Art Fund\, the Weston Loan Programme is the first ever UK-wide funding scheme to enable smaller and local authority museums to borrow works of art and artefacts from national collections. The exhibition is a collaboration with Art Space Gallery| Michael Richardson Contemporary Art and the Estate of Leonard McComb RA. \nLeonard McComb RA (1930-2018) received acclaim and accolades throughout his career for his work in different mediums including painting\, drawing and sculpture. This exhibition at the Williamson will have a particular focus on McComb’s ecological outlook\, which can be found throughout his work. Whether portrait\, still life\, landscape\, or sculpture\, McComb’s work demonstrates his beliefs on the beauty\, energy\, and interconnectedness of all life. \nCurator Josh Mackarell says that “we are delighted to be able to bring this major exhibition of an important and celebrated artist to Merseyside. McComb’s work is not just relevant to our modern times for its beauty and technical brilliance\, but also because its environmental outlook speaks to the fundamental debates of our time.” \nThe exhibition will open on Friday 14th August 2026 and run until Saturday 31st October.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/coming-soon-leonard-mccomb-nature-humanity/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T135849Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for their next Friday night session at the Williamson. \nOpen 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 or let the tutors know if there’s anything specific you require. \n£10 cash or card payment on the night. No booking required. \nSessions will be on the second Friday of every month on an ongoing basis. \n  \nFollow Liverpool Life Drawing on social media \nFacebook     Instagram \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/life-drawing-class-workshop/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T203000
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SUMMARY:Books and Banter
DESCRIPTION:Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter!\nBooks 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. \nThe theme for August is Ancient Classics – then & now. \nFree to all – no need to book\, just come along! \n  \nTake a look at the list from July’s session  \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments\, including alcohol. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/books-and-banter-theme-eastern-europe/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260817T133000
DTSTAMP:20260721T125827Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Story Time
DESCRIPTION:A NEW Community Monday summer reading group is starting at the Williamson with local children’s author Alicia Steens and Benny! \n  \nJoin Alicia for a magical Benny & Friends family experience. \nChildren can: \n\nMeet Benny\, the cuddly storybook bunny\, and take photos with him.\nTake a photo with Benny.\nHelp Benny find his lost picnic basket.\nEnjoy colouring activities.\nListen to a reading from Benny and the Lost Picnic Basket.\n\nCome along to discover the magical world of Benny & Friends and enjoy a fun\, interactive experience for young children and their families. \nFor children aged 3-7 years old \nClick the link to join the Benny & Friends Club and receive free colouring pages\, updates on new books\, family activities and future events. \n  \nBecome friends with Benny  \n  \nCommunity Monday Noticeboard \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/childrens-story-time/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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