Makers of Morley 2025
Makers of Morley is a showcase of the fabulous creations by makers here at Morley College London.
Throughout May we’ll showcase a wide range of high-quality student artwork across a broad range of disciplines from textiles to glass-making, ceramics to jewellery and uncover the process of making.
Makers of Morley includes our flagship MADE exhibition – taking place at Morley Gallery – but you’re also invited to explore exhibitions happening across the college, including in the Waterloo Centre’s Barry Till, Cardew and Foyer galleries, and at our North Kensington and Chelsea Centres too.
During May we’ll also be introducing you to new and innovative artists and makers who have studied here or are working in partnership with us.
Get involved!
- Share your content during May which show the process from beginning to end of the making an artwork.
- The content can either be a series of photos or a video reel.
- Write accompanying text which is informative with useful advice.
- Use of hashtag #morley_college.
- Make Morley a collaborator on posts – so the post can be shared on the Morley social media account.
London Craft Week: 12-18 May
This year, Morley is again proud to be a part of London Craft Week, offering a gateway for both newcomers and enthusiasts to engage directly with craftsmanship through a series of immersive workshops – part of our Makers of Morley series.
During this time we will be running a variety of craft workshops run by talented artist / tutors at our facilities at Waterloo Centre, Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries and North Kensington Centre for Skills.
Try textiles, jewellery, ceramics, printmaking, theatrical make-up, coppersmithing and japanese caligraphy.
Explore all of the activities here!
MADE 2025 – SOMETHING OF IMPORTANCE
Morley Gallery – 23 June – 12 June
Made 2025: Bookbinding, Printmaking, Sculpture and Textiles celebrates the talent and achievement of Morley College’s adult learners. Students were invited to consider the UN Sustainable Development Goals or their own interpretations re ‘Something of Importance’ in the work that they produce.
MADE reflects the diversity of work produced by using a variety of materials, techniques and approaches. The work will range in size from handheld bronze and wood carved sculptures, small handmade books and mosaics to large hung Textiles, framed prints and metal constructions to name a few of the process and materials.
Colours and Light 2025
Top Tower Room, Waterloo Centre – 5 – 23 May
This is an exhibition of the work by the Waterloo Stained Glass students.
It shows work made by the full range of students, from beginners in their first term through to those with many years of experience. Students choose their own designs – some for their own doors and windows – or for those of friends and family. Some make more stand-alone pieces for decoration. Occasionally, some will be paid for a commission.
The craftspeople of today and the future are working in these classes.
Morley Radio
Creating Textiles
Creative Textiles, a podcast that explores our collective passion for textiles materials, techniques and processes. We will dive into our personal experiences and how learning though textiles enriches our lives. We will be chatting to tutors, student (past and present) along side special guests.
The Sculpture Podcast
The Sculpture podcast is where sculpture tutors, students and artists will immerse you in the sculpting experience with interviews and discussions mixed with the sounds of a sculpture studio.
Makers of Morley is part of the X of Morley
What are the “X factors” that define life at Morley College London? The X of Morley is a campaign that’s on a mission to find out…it’ll shine a light on the uniqueness that is Morley College London.
From “Artists” to “Performers” and now “Makers” too, keep an eye out over the coming months as we shine the spotlight on all that’s great about Morley.
The Makers of Morley runs until the end of May 2025.
