Department Arts & Crafts

Kim is a printmaker, specialising in reduction linocut and letterpress. She developed her practice inspired by both the accessibility and fun of printmaking, and the beauty of travel posters which incorporate lettering with imagery. Kim completed an MA in Illustration…

Mike is an award-winning artist living in Hitchin. His expressive style of painting has its origins in the stark landscapes of West Yorkshire, where he grew up, and in subsequent years as an attraction designer. Mike is also an art…

Hazel is a contemporary basket-maker and willow artist, her inspiration comes from nature and the human condition. Graduating in 2004 with a degree in Applied Arts 3D Media she began working professionally in 2008. Hazel works with willow and various…

Andrea studied Photography at the University of Derby, graduating in 1994. She has worked as a professional photographer and photographic printer. Andrea started teaching photography 25 years ago and currently tutors for Open College of the Arts. She made her…

Komathy is Sri Lankan born and studied art up to degree level in my Jaffna, Sri Lanka.  She now specialises in portraiture, figures, and modern/contemporary styles. She loves experimenting and is experienced at handling a variety of mediums, having formally…

Carly is an award-winning textile artist with a BA (Hons) in Textile Design. She has exhibited at THOS, the James Hockey & Foyer Galleries as well as The Mall Gallery, London. She recently won the Applied Arts Award at Letchworth…

Jill is a Fellow of The Society of Botanical Artists and has written two books on how to achieve success with drawing and working with colour. Jill has been teaching the subject of Botanicals for over 15 years and is…

Lucy is a woven tapestry artist from Letchworth Garden City, who graduated from Middlesex University with a Constructed Textiles degree specialising in tapestry weaving. After spending most of her career developing and delivering art education to the community, schools, and…