Join our Collections Manager Josh for a tour of the two exhibitions curated from our collection, exploring the works of Albert Richards and Philip Wilson Steer.
These talks will offer the opportunity for you to find out more about the narrative of each exhibition, the stories we wanted each exhibition to tell, and give you background into the lives of each artist. There will be one talk a month throughout 2025. Please consider giving a donation with your booking to support the work of the Williamson. Click Here to Book Now Dates & Times:
Friday 22nd August, 6pm
Wednesday 17th September, 11am
Friday 24th October, 6pm
Wednesday 12th November, 11am
Friday 9th January, 6pm
The Little Chameleons are monthly, child-led art classes that encourage creativity
through exploration and shared making.
Sessions focus on process rather than finished outcomes, supporting confidence, communication, and creative thinking in a calm, inclusive environment.
Classes take place on the first Saturday of each month, with two sessions: one for 18 months–6 years and a more open session for children up to 8 years.
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Session times:
10:30am – 11:15am (18 months – 6 years)
11:45am – 12:30pm (Up to 8 years)
Dates:
February: 7th
March: 7th
April: 4th
Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for the next of their Friday night Life Drawing sessions 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 or let the tutors know if there’s anything specific you require.
£10 cash or card payment on the night. No booking required.
Sessions will be on the second Friday of every month on an ongoing basis.
About Liverpool Life Drawing
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 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.
You can also follow Steve’s progress on our social media channels
Read more about Steve des Landes’s residency
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 of February’s meeting is Marmite – books you love or hate
Free to all – no need to book, just come along!
Take a look at the list from January’s session
BEGINNINGS
The Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments, including alcohol.
Peter Rainsford Presents – a Miscellany of Music and Creativity.
Peter is founder and director of Tafelmusik music school in Oxton. Each month he brings a varied repertoire of music and performers to the Williamson.
As well as a musical talk from Peter and songs from singer/songwriter Paula, this month’s special guest is local pianist Keith Peris.
Keith is appearing again by popular demand.
His program will include works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.
Paula will be singing some of her thoughtful songs and peter will be presenting one of his popular ‘Musical Appreciation ‘ talks.
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‘3Ls’ stands for Learning, Leisure and Laughter, – principles epitomised by this Choir. Made up of people from all over the Wirral. Including people who have sung in choirs all their life and people for whom singing is a new adventure.
On Friday 21st November from 6.45pm they will be performing a programme that focuses on songs of love and friendship, led by their music Director, Stella McGann.
These performances are to raise funds through your donations for the Wirral Women’s and Children’s Aid (Refuge). Please come along to support this excellent local charity.
The Wirral 3Ls Choir is part of an organisation of daytime learning and leisure activities, ranging from Art to Languages and Pilates.
The Williamson Café will be open during the performances for drinks and light bites.
Find out more about Wirral 3Ls
A varied selection of Piano Music played by local musicians.
Our Enjoy the Piano sessions are going from strength to strength, and we are always happy to hear from musicians who would like to take part in the concert.
If you would like to take part in a session, please contact, Peter Rainsford – piedpiper2000@aol.com to book your place.
The Williamson Café will be open for refreshments.
Spinoffs performances at the Williamson are always hugely popular and we’re happy to welcome them back in December.
They’re a group of eight friends who originally just met up on a weekly basis to play their instruments and sing together for the pure fun of it. They started with no intention of performing in public; that was 8 years ago…
They continue to enjoy playing a range of music together whilst raising money for local charities and do hope you will enjoy listening to their Christmas Set.
Live Music by E n B a couple who enjoy singing and playing instruments together return to the Williamson. They perform an eclectic mix of songs from the likes of The Houghton Weavers
to the Killers via John Prine and Cat Stevens.
E n B will be joined by Pam & Keith bringing together the sounds of the Acoustic Guitar and Violin. Showcasing original music and covers of your favourite hits.
These two vibrant duos will be performing in the Café which is set to be a fabulous Friday evening.
The Café will be open for drinks and light bites.
