A row of icons to represent the creative disciplines embraced by Creative Hinckley

In The Spotlight: Bev Chandler

I started my working life as Knitwear and Leisurewear Designer in the late seventies in what was at the time a flourishing industry here in Leicester. After bringing up a family and by this time now in mid life I felt the need for a new challenge and went back to Uni...

Posted Tuesday 11 August, 2009 | Read the full story

In The Spotlight: Sarah Coleman

Sarah Coleman is an illustrator and lettering artist living and working in Hinckley has several pieces of news to share... First up, I did the July 4th Fireworks poster campaign for Macy's in New York. The legendary celebrations sponsored by the 'world's biggest department store' were extra-special this year - the 400th anniversary of the discover...

Posted Monday 03 August, 2009 | Read the full story

In The Spotlight: Jo Cope

Jo Cope is a conceptual fashion designer working in Leicestershire. Back in 2008, she was excited to announce that her 'Storage Arm' hook products would form a large scale installation in Topshop Oxford Street’s main window. Following the launch of her new 'Hold My Trainer' product at Pulse 09 at Earls Court London...

Posted Thursday 23 July, 2009 | Read the full story

In The Spotlight: Winsome Ruddock

Winsome is on the board of trustees of Creative Hinckley and manages to fit in some important decision-making in between her hectic schedule as a Community Artist. Winsome completed her BA in Fine Art, at Coventry University in 1992, following that she exhibited Nationally and Internationally, venues included The Corner House Gallery - Manchester...

Posted Thursday 02 July, 2009 | Read the full story

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