Hereford College of Arts

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.

'Hello Riso' - Beth Izatt's new book provides a delightful intro to the world risograph printing

Adam Knight — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:12:00 +0100

A collaboration between Beth Izatt and Design for Today, the 24-page Hello Riso packs in tips and info on all things riso - as well as bringing beautiful splash of four-colour print to any desk/coffee table.

Photography lecturer Epha J. Roe opens new show at Ridgebank Gallery

Adam Knight — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:40:00 +0100

Artist, photographer and HCA lecturer Epha J. Roe debuts new work in a their fifth solo-show, open now at RidgeBank Gallery in Kington.

Embracing the power of forged metals at Hereford College of Arts new master programme

Jason Mouyaris — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:07:00 +0100

A new MA in Forged Metal Arts at Hereford College of Arts opens its doors to students this September. Tom Cubbin asks what we can expect from the programme and contemplates what the introduction of new theoretical perspectives might bring to the craft.

Cameron Pearson wins New Designer of the Year award 2025

Holly Godwin-Sims — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +0100

Cameron Pearson, from this year's graduating class of BA(Hons) Artist Blacksmiths, is recognised nationally for his astounding body of work.

Linda Pitcher, Contemporary Crafts Graduate, featured in the Guardian.

Holly Godwin-Sims — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:05:00 +0100

Linda recounted her journey into ceramics, and the impact of studying on her confidence to Paula Cocozza, Guardian journalist.