May Morris Designs: Lynn Hulse Book Talk

This event takes place in-person in the Headley Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom
Booking is essential. £8 in person & online

At this fascinating talk, textile historian and embroidery specialist Dr Lynn Hulse will discuss her new Ashmolean book on the pioneering Arts and Crafts designer-maker May Morris (1862–1938).

May described design as ‘the very soul and essence of beautiful embroidery’ and ranked it chief among the four elements that make a piece of needlework truly ‘artistic’.

Drawing on the Ashmolean's substantial collection of designs, Lynn Hulse will explore May’s approach to translating a sketched idea into a finished piece of embroidery, contextualising her work within the artistic developments of needle-art that were taking place in the years leading up to and during her lifetime.