The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow has crowdfunded £10,000 to stage a new exhibition this summer.

The Art Fund has helped the gallery fund a new Morris-inspired installation by ceramicist Clare Twomey, with more than 200 members of the public donating cash.

Titled Time Present and Time Past, the exhibition will see Twomey create a vast tile panel embellished with Morris’s intricate Chrysanthemum design.

Over 67 days, 67 members of the public will undertake the role of “apprentice”, working alongside Twomey’s master painter to apply gold enamel to the surface.

Visitors will be able to witness the panel’s slow transformation from one state of beauty to another.

Stephen Deuchar, director of the Art Fund, said: “We’re delighted that the William Morris Gallery’s Art Happens campaign was so successful, showing there is great public enthusiasm for their ambitious project with artist Clare Twomey.

“Her vision to work with apprenticed members of the public chimes with William Morris’ belief in art for all and we’re pleased to have played a part in bringing this inspiring project to life.”

The exhibition will run from June 18 to September 18.

Applications are now open to anyone aged over 16 to become an apprentice for the day. For more information, visit: wmgallery.org.uk/get_involved.