Hereford College of Arts

Hereford Anvils at the Fresh Air Sculpture Exhibition

Jason Mouyaris — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100

The Degree in Artist Blacksmithing and the Master’s Programme in Forged Metal Arts at Hereford College of Arts were delighted to participate in the final Fresh Air Sculpture Show.

Creative Industries Days 2026 & Artistan Founder magazine feature editorial

Jason Mouyaris — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0100

Each year the week prior to the opening of the Degree Show students from the School of Materials and Design get the opportunity to preview their work with a select group of guests invited from a variety of creative industry roles.

Gallery: Photos from the 2026 Degree Show Private View

Adam Knight — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100

Take a look at a selection of photos from Friday's (5 June) Private View event.

James Taylor Wins Prestigious Center for Metal Arts Scholarship

Jason Mouyaris — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0100

Ahead of the degree show, students forge work at the anvil. Graduating student James Taylor has secured a scholarship to attend the Center for Metal Arts ‘School is Cool’ programme.

Zines, quizzes and illustration as an antidote to AI: Q+A with CMYK Festival founder Nicholas Stevenson

Adam Knight — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:32:00 +0100

Ahead of the return of CMYK festival next week weekend we caught up with one of the festival's founders - and HCA course leader - Nicholas Stevenson to talk about his favourite memories from the recent years, and what he's excited about for CMYK Festival 2026.

Four HCA degree students spotlighted by New Designers for Earth Day

Adam Knight — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0100

News Designers profiled sustainable design projects from four HCA degree students

Emerging Talent Takes Centre Stage at TALENTEmünchen 2026

Jason Mouyaris — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0100

TALENTEmünchen 2026 presents 86 international emerging designers. The exhibition highlights sustainability, craft innovation and social themes...

CALEB KULLMAN MASTERCLASS - 26 Forged Metal Students Collaborate in Innovative Bench Project

Jason Mouyaris — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:23:00 +0000

Students across all year groups collaborated under master blacksmith Caleb Kullman to forge six benches, gaining professional experience, shared skills, and community support through a weeklong creative masterclass at HCA.

The Wisdom Charcoal Forge comes to Hereford College of Arts

Jason Mouyaris — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0000

Lisa Wisdom brought her sustainable charcoal forge to HCA, inspiring students to build six portable forges and explore low‑impact, accessible blacksmithing through hands‑on, creative, community‑focused workshops.

Spoons in the Woods

Jason Mouyaris — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000

New Wisdom charcoal forges powered the Spoons in the Woods project, as HCA students led woodland forging sessions at The Cart Shed, boosting skills, confidence and creativity for first‑time makers.