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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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Kay Rambaud
After studying BA Fine Art and PGCE in Birmingham, Kay began working as an International Art teacher, including a role as Head of Art in Shanghai, completed a Master’s in Education in Bangkok. After graduating 20 years previously, Kay returned to HCA as Curriculum Leader of Art and Design.
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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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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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Angelina Marshall
Angelina has taught Contemporary Design Crafts and Fine Art across levels 2-6 at HCA for 18 years. They have established a design- and innovation-focused creative arts practice, creating sculptural contemporary craft/wearable art pieces. Angelina was selected as one of 26 participants in the Crafts Council HotHouse creative business programme.
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Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Portfolio)
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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21st Century Maker
21st Century Maker Short Course HCA
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Post-16 courses
Find out how how to book on to the next Open event for Post-16 courses and what to expect
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Sewing for Beginners
Beginners Sewing short course at HCA
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Our campuses
HCA campuses have been the creative home for new artists for more than 170 years.
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Workshops & Resources
Find out about some of the incredible, industry-standard workshops, media studio and resources you will access at HCA.