Hereford College of Arts

MA Contemporary Crafts exhibition to open in January

Adam Knight — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:47:00 +0000

Join us for the culminating exhibition of six exceptional graduates from MA Contemporary Crafts, each presenting a distinctive body of work realised at professional standard.

Overview: STROUD 2025

Jason Mouyaris — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:11:00 +0000

Earth Fire Iron 2025 in Stroud celebrated Alan Evans’ legacy through exhibitions, live forging, workshops, commissions, and residencies, engaging HCA students and the public in creative blacksmithing.

A Collaboration in Forged Metal artist residency

Jason Mouyaris — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000

HCA postgraduates Ren Garside and Bradley Wills led weeklong Ruskin Mill residencies, collaborating with students to create nature-inspired forged metal works exploring seeds and fungi, supported by Grow Wild and BABA.

Mentored Project

Jason Mouyaris — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:37:00 +0000

Earth Fire Iron’s ‘Inspired’ project, led by BABA, paired young blacksmith Neve Taylor-Bridges with mentor Adam Greenwell to forge ‘Arachne,’ a permanent sculpture for Stroud Museum celebrating Alan Evans’ legacy.

Hawkwood College Artist Residency

Jason Mouyaris — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:56:00 +0000

Postgraduates Ren Garside and Mark Rogers received a fully funded residency at Hawkwood College, part of Earth Fire Iron celebrating pioneering artist blacksmith Alan Evans in Stroud.

Julie Finch, CEO of Hay Festival, appointed HCA Chair of Governors

Adam Knight — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Hereford College of Arts (HCA) has announced the appointment of Julie Finch, Chief Executive Officer of Hay Festival Foundation as its new Chair of the Board of Governors. Julie succeeds Mervyn Jones, who steps down after nine years of service.

Lucas Norris featured alongside leading international blacksmiths in latest EIP from Peters Valley School of Craft (USA)

Adam Knight — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:38:00 +0100

Final year artist blacksmith Lucas Norris was among those spotlighted in the latest edition of Mediums Revealed by the Peters Valley School of Craft (USA)

Aysha Tengiz on the Nicer Tuesdays stage talking vulnerability and illustration

Adam Knight — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:47:00 +0100

The Baboo The Unusual Bee illustrator - and former HCA student - touched on some of the personal challenges (and absolute joy) and being a professional illustrator.

NSS: HCA undergraduate degree courses achieve outstanding National Student Survey results

Adam Knight — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:41:00 +0100

HCA has recorded exceptional results in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), placing it among the UK’s leading higher education providers for teaching quality, learning opportunities, and student support.

Exceptional results for HCA students at both Level 3 and Level 2

Adam Knight — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:43:00 +0100

HCA students achieved a remarkable percentage of high grades at Level 2, Level 3 and on our Foundation Diploma.