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Sue Norman
Sue joined HCA in 2005, having worked previously in galleries and as a ceramicist. She completed her BA (Hons) Fine Art here in 2010 - her practice now ranges from fine art print to experimental video. She enjoys delivering exciting and experimental briefs, and building confidence and potential of her students.
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Claire Burgoyne
Claire studied HND Design Crafts at HCA before setting up as a designer/maker, selling through contemporary galleries and private commissions both nationally and internationally. Before returning to HCA to teach, Claire spent 2 years in Rwanda teaching and volunteering with local NGO’s running Art projects.
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Darren Williams
Exhibiting regularly for over 20 years, Darren completed an MA in Fine Art at UWIC in 2006. Darren has felt privileged to work with FE students for a number of years, having previously been Course Leader on the Extended Diploma in Art & Design Course.
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Restoring the gates to Hampton Court Palace
As a maker, I like to create things that people want to keep and pass down; things that are unique and long-lasting, rather than throwaway. Since graduating from the Artist Blacksmithing degree I’ve been employed by George James and Sons, a blacksmithing company that has been open since 1841. Amongst other things, we do a lot of conservation work. Most recently we restored one of the gates at Hampton Court Palace
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Bespoke domestic and garden sculptress on her journey to this date
Professional sculptress on her journey at HCA and how she has been building on the foundations she made here to this day.
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Founder of the Nowhere Forge discusses working for Peat Oberon and staying true to his artistic values.
Simon Bushell is a travelling artist blacksmith and owner of The Nowhere Forge, a self-sufficient, sustainably powered mobile blacksmithing workshop.
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Alex Gordon
Alex has been a freelance musician and teacher for the last twenty years. He studied a music PGCE at Birmingham City University and teaching certificate at City of Bristol college. He worked at HCA for two years as a volunteer, before becoming a lecturer on the course.
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Leo Moore
Leo studied Art Foundation at Camberwell College of Arts followed by a BSc in History/Politics at the University of Bradford. He continued his studies with an MA in Audio Production at the University of Westminster. Leo has been teaching HCA since 2008 and works predominately with FE students.
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Myfanwy Page
Myfanwy joined HCA in 2012 following many years in a variety of jobs including administration and work-based learning. Originally working in ALS, she began supporting students to develop their maths skills alongside teaching Functional Skills English classes, but moved to the English and maths team when GCSEs were introduced.
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Dennis Sarfo-Asante
Dennis joined HCA in 2018 after 10 years’ experience teaching mathematics in secondary schools in England. He is an experienced mathematics teacher with a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics, MSc in Actuarial Science, and PGCE in Secondary Mathematics. Dennis is also a AQA maths examiner with 5 years’ experience
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Dermot Clarke
Dermot joined HCA in 2008 after relocating from Liverpool. After 12 years teaching visual communication and 6 years working for a range of design and illustration companies, he was drawn to HCA's reputation as a specialist art college. Dermot also teaches on the BA (Hons) Artist Blacksmithing course
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Sunny Todd
Sunny started his relationship with Hereford College of Arts as a student on the Foundation diploma in 1998. It was here that he discovered a love for silkscreen printing. This leading to his decision to study a BA Hons in Textile Design at Birmingham.
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Alice Jones-Davies
Alice graduated from Plymouth College of Art in 2013 with a BA(Hons) in Fine Art. After completing her Bachelors Degree, Alice studied a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice. In 2016 Alice completed a PGCE and has taught at HCA since.
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Sally Kingston
Sally is a lecturer on Level 3 Art & Design and teaches the Sewing Bee evening class short course. She has a BA(hons) in Design Crafts and a DET further education teaching qualification.
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Portfolio course: Art & Design (Foundation Diploma - 21+)
This course will provide you with an intensive, creative experience in which to develop your work and ideas. Over an exciting 10 month programme, you will gain clarity about your creative interests and your individual strengths. Many Portfolio candidates are eligible for an Adult Learning Loan.
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MA Contemporary Crafts
Develop and extend your creative practice with this project-led course. Artistic expression is supported through tutorials, seminars and access to a wide range of craft workshops. We have developed an exciting blueprint for the course which brings together craft practice, theory and professional practice.
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MA Curating
Develop your experience and understanding of the increasingly varied ways in which curators work as creative collaborators, catalysts, and enablers. Join our stimulating community, with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of cultural and business partners and freedom to shape your own unique trajectory.
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MA Photography
Develop your own unique vision as a photographer through hands-on practice. Within our supportive, creative community, you will be encouraged to explore, research, and communicate your ideas in innovative and diverse ways.