MORLEY COLLEGE

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Morley College, which dates from the 1880s was founded by social reformer Emma Cons (1838–1912) an educationalist, suffragette, and theatre manager and was aimed at working men and women, aided by money donated by Nottingham and Bristol millionaire and philanthropist, Samuel Morley (1809–1886). A complete range of visual arts courses are taught at Morley ranging through ceramics, glass engraving, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. Alumni and staff, past and present that have taught, attended and exhibited there include Adrian John Bartlett (1939-2024), Dennis Creffield (1931-2018), Maggi Hambling, Cyril Reason (1931–2013), Michael Salaman (1911-1986), and Nick Schlee (1931-). The exhibition gallery which forms part of the college is open to artists who are not associated with Morley. 'Morley' has always been located on the south bank of the Thames in the Waterloo area of London at various locations. Today the main site is situated in Westminster Bridge Road, close to Lambeth North underground station. Other Suffolk artists who were associated with Morley College include Ella Crum, Jason Gathorne-Hardy, Kate Giles, Jelly Green, Tory Lawrence, Annie Lee, Ann Oakley, Lesley Pyke, Terry Shave and Gay Strutt.
Website: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk