Cameron Pearson wins New Designer of the Year award 2025

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

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

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

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Come and see us at Discovery Manchester 2024

We’ll be exhibiting at Discovery – Manchester, and we’d love to see you there! This exciting two-day event invites prospective students to explore all their future options under one roof.

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Ferrous 24 – an international festival of artist blacksmithing returns

Hereford’s biannual international festival of artist blacksmithing, Ferrous Festival, returns from the 15 to 24 March 2024.

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Come and see us at Create Your Future Manchester 2023

We will be exhibiting at the Creative Career Showcase in Manchester, and we would love to see you there. This exciting two-day event invites prospective students to explore creative courses, apprenticeships, and careers – all in one place.

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We’re highly rated- and here’s why

We are really proud of the quality of teaching and access to facilities and studio space that our students get at HCA. It’s fantastic to see that they feel the same way – with HCA scoring among the top institutions in the UK in the annual, independent National Student Survey.