Orla at Morris Fest 2026: A Life in Pattern in Conversation

Orla at Morris Fest 2026: A Life in Pattern in Conversation

We’re excited announce that Orla will be taking part in the first festival celebrating William
Morris, hosted by the William Morris Society this year at the Birmingham and Midland Institute
from the 20th – 22nd of November. Join Orla at the festival and you can expect talks, lectures, demonstrations and performances as well as a Christmas Artisan Market and the Useful & Beautiful Art Prize
finalists.

Orla will be speaking on Saturday 21st November, reflecting on her career, creative journey, and her retrospective exhibition, A Life in Pattern. She will be joined by Dennis Nothdruft for the talk, Head of Exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London

The William Morris Society is a charity and membership organisation which aims to perpetuate the
memory and ideals of William Morris as well as May Morris. Established in 1955, the charity
publishes beautiful magazines and journals on all aspects of Morris’s work and runs a varied
series of events and activities throughout the year. The Society exists to make them, their designs
and beliefs as widely known as possible and accessible to all.

Use the links below to see more information about the event and to purchase tickets. 

Information about MorrisFest:  MorrisFest 2026 - The William Morris Society
Purchase tickets for MorrisFest:  Buy MorrisFest Tickets online - The William Morris Society