Kehinde Wiley: ‘I took the DNA of William Morris and created hybrids’ theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

And a chance to hear about the community textile activity that Made in Merton is planning this autumn, to coincide with the unveiling of a plaque celebrating the life of #Merton dyer and activist #Francis_Kitz.

Here are the lovely folk at Merton CIL - DDPO with the banner we made with them at their #craftivism and chat session last month. We loved working with them, and are so glad they like the banner.

**Coming Soon** Kehinde Wiley: The Yellow Wallpaper Most widely known for his portrait of President Barack Obama, Wiley’s exciting new exhibition features exclusively portraits of women he met in Dalston. Opens 22 Feb Image © Brad Ogbonna. Courtesy Templon, Paris & Brussels

TOMORROW 2pm from St Mary’s SW17 Join me, Made in Merton & family of Francis Kitz & tread softly into the magical world of a #WandleWakeUp Tour, all the way from #Summerstown to #ColliersWood every step a revelation on one of the most fascinating stretches of this historic river

This is the finished banner that we created with Made in Merton at Craftivism & Chat in Jan. how amazing does it look? Thank you to Bruce Burrowes who helped to fund the session. #ourindependenceourright #craftivism #craftivist

We loved working with Merton CIL - DDPO on this project. A powerful message, spelled out in #Liberty and #Morris fabrics, which are rooted in #Merton's design heritage.

If you missed out on last week’s extraordinary #WandleWakeUp RELAX! There is a follow-up #FrankieGoesToCollywood Sat 25 April 2pm #ColliersWood ALL WELCOME as we celebrate those who brought artistry & colour to the banks of the Wandle Made in Merton Morris up Merton Merton Libraries

Made in Merton is contributing sensory pieces to the display that highlight the work of #WilliamMorris at his #Merton Abbey factory.

Time to get the banners out! See if you can find them if you're exercising in #Haydonsroad recreation ground in #Merton #SW19.

#lockdownart #coronacraftimg

Can you help? We need photos of Black key workers in #Merton today for a display to mark #Windrushday on 22 June at MertonCouncil in #Morden. Doesn’t have to be anything fancy—selfies are fine! Get in touch if you want to know more and take part. #BlackLivesMatter

Wandle wander: a walk along my south London chalk stream theguardian.com/travel/2020/no…

Made in Merton is at Wandle_WIM today and tomorrow. Come and see us! Here's a sneak preview of our exhibit. Can you guess what it represents?

Made in Merton is showing its ART MADE PEOPLE banners at Wandle_WIM in #Mitcham today and tomorrow. They are based on #WilliamMorris's belief in "art made by the people, for the people".

Tomorrow! We can't wait!

#FrankieGoesToCollywood BIG NEWS coming VERY soon! Thanks to everyone who has supported this initiative to commemorate Wandle workers champion #FrankKitz Wandle_WIM Merton Libraries Sarah Wise George Petrov 🇺🇦🇧🇬 Made in Merton Coffee in the Wood MOLA Morris up Merton William Morris Soc

#FrankieGoesToCollywood & if this place had been around in 1885 it’s where he & his #WilliamMorris workers would have been having their breakfast Thanks Coffee in the Wood for your support of local history Merton Libraries Morris up Merton Made in Merton Wandle_WIM Feargal Sharkey

Glorious autumnal scenes all along the #Wandle as another helping of #FrankieGoesToCollywood Guided Walk rolls into #SW19 Saturday 13 Nov, 2pm from #ColliersWood tube Emma Hamilton Coffee in the Wood Merton Libraries Morris up Merton Merton Matters Wandle Valley Forum Wandle_WIM Feargal Sharkey

A prediction for 2022…. another blue plaque will arise on the banks of the #Wandle THANK YOU all who supported this ‘#MerryKitzmas & a Revolutionary New Year’ Merton Libraries Sarah Wise William Morris Soc Morris up Merton Wandle Valley Forum Made in Merton Wandle_WIM .