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Undergraduate Degree Open Day / January 8th
Open Days at HCA >> From studios to support, see what sets us apart. Explore the courses. Walk the campus. Meet the people who’ve made Hereford their creative home.
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Stephen Cox, RA
Stephen Cox, RA is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for his minimalist stone carvings and global exhibitions. His work blends Eastern and Western influences, with studios in India and Shropshire reflecting his cross-cultural artistic journey.
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Susan Cross
Susan Cross is an acclaimed contemporary jeweller whose innovative work is exhibited internationally and held in major collections. A passionate educator, she lectures in Edinburgh and leads creative projects across the globe.
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John De La Cour
John is a passionate arts advocate and former Chair of Governors at HCA. Founder of The Elmley Foundation, his career spans arts funding, opera, and charitable work, making a lasting impact across the region.
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Edmund De Waal, CBE
Edmund de Waal OBE is a globally acclaimed ceramic artist and author. Known for his minimalist porcelain installations and bestselling memoir The Hare with Amber Eyes, his work bridges craft, literature, and cultural history.
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Peter Florence, CBE
Peter Florence, CBE is the founder of the Hay Festival, a global celebration of literature and ideas. His visionary leadership has connected cultures worldwide and inspired generations through storytelling, education, and the arts.
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Professor Sir Christopher Frayling
Sir Christopher Frayling is a renowned historian, writer, and broadcaster. Former Rector of the Royal College of Art, he’s a leading voice in art and design education, honoured with a knighthood in 2000.
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Nell Gifford
Nell Gifford was a visionary circus founder and author whose magical Giffords Circus blended tradition, theatre, and art. Her creative legacy continues to inspire joy, imagination, and wholehearted expression in audiences and artists alike.
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Richard Heatly
Richard is a visionary educational leader who transformed Hereford College of Arts during his 12-year tenure as Principal. His creative background and dedication to the arts earned him national respect and lasting regional impact.
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Peter Parkinson
Peter is a pioneering artist blacksmith and designer, known for merging industrial design with sculptural metalwork. His public commissions and educational contributions have shaped contemporary blacksmithing across the UK and internationally since 1979.
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Shani Rhys James, MBE
Shani Rhys James MBE is a celebrated painter who’s emotionally charged works explore identity and femininity. Her award-winning art is held in major collections and exhibited widely across the UK and internationally.
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Andrew Foster
Andrew is a leading illustrator and educator who’s expressive, boundary-crossing work spans editorial, fashion, and fine art. A passionate teacher, he helped shape HCA’s Illustration course and inspires students across the UK and beyond.
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John Makepeace, OBE
John Makepeace OBE is a pioneering British furniture designer and educator. Known as the “father of British furniture design,” he founded the Parnham Trust, shaping generations of makers through innovation, craftsmanship, and education.
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Don McCullin, CBE
Sir Don McCullin is a legendary British photojournalist, renowned for his powerful war and conflict photography. His stark, compassionate images have shaped global awareness and earned him prestigious awards, including a knighthood in 2017.
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Margo Selby
Margo Selby is an award-winning woven textile designer known for her innovative fusion of hand-crafted and industrial techniques. Her vibrant, three-dimensional fabrics have become contemporary classics, celebrated in galleries, retail, and design collaborations.
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Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt is a beloved British illustrator and author, known for his bold, humorous children’s books and iconic collaborations with Jacqueline Wilson. His vibrant style draws inspiration from 1960s pop and graphic art.
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Lady Frances Sorrell
Lady Frances Sorrell is a leading advocate for creative education, co-founder of the Sorrell Foundation and a former design industry leader. Her work empowers young people through design, earning her national honours and academic recognition.
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Lisbee Stainton
Lisbee Stainton is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Goldsmith’s graduate. The first unsigned artist to play London’s O2 Arena, she’s toured internationally and earned praise for her emotive songwriting and dynamic live performances.