Ruth Hickson

Ruth Hickson Ruth is a designer and illustrator creating prints and embroideries for childrenswear, cards and decorations.

Had a lovely day  here at  today as part of the . Last day tomorrow from 11am and also last day for our big show at  fro...
06/12/2025

Had a lovely day here at today as part of the . Last day tomorrow from 11am and also last day for our big show at from 10am.

Its all about the cards today! Available at the  Christmas Market at  open 10am - 4pm everyday until Sunday 7th December...
02/12/2025

Its all about the cards today! Available at the Christmas Market at open 10am - 4pm everyday until Sunday 7th December. And also Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December in Chalford

Prepping some new Lino prints for the upcoming  (November 26th - December 7th) and  (December 6th&7th)
20/11/2025

Prepping some new Lino prints for the upcoming (November 26th - December 7th) and (December 6th&7th)

Delighted to announce that I will be part of the Artisan Collective Christmas Market at Three Storeys in Nailsworth from...
14/11/2025

Delighted to announce that I will be part of the Artisan Collective Christmas Market at Three Storeys in Nailsworth from 26th November - 7th December. I'll be taking along prints, cards and a few other bits and bobs (depending on what i can get finished in time!!)
I don't think I've done a Christmas market since 2021 so this is all a bit daunting, but i was so chuffed to be invited to join this lovely gang as a guest artist that i had to say yes! There are so many great creatives in this group it's always a wonderful show and a great place to pick up unique Christmas gifts.


Tap the pics for links to other artists taking part:
Susie Hetherington
Starlingpots
Daisy Murdoch
Gemma Pitman
Kathy Clare
Stephen Baxter
Jenny Bowers
Deb Kakoz
Emma Giacalone
Alice Brisland
Sarah Middleton
Soap Folk

I’ve been meaning to share this for ages, my new map of Nailsworth! Created back in the spring for nailsworthtc - such a...
08/11/2025

I’ve been meaning to share this for ages, my new map of Nailsworth! Created back in the spring for nailsworthtc - such a fun project, and I love the way this map turned out.
I love Nailsworth, it’s such a wonderful little town - so many great independent shops and cafes, and just a stunning location. So I was really delighted to become a small part of it - you can see me being overexcited about in the last pic!
I’ll be back in Nailsworth at the end of November as a guest at the Christmas exhibition. This map has inspired me to create some new Nailsworth related prints especially for this, so do come along and check them out. The exhibition kicks off at from 26th November - see you there!

I’ve been meaning to share this for ages, my new map of Nailsworth! Created back in the spring for  - such a fun project...
08/11/2025

I’ve been meaning to share this for ages, my new map of Nailsworth! Created back in the spring for - such a fun project, and I love the way this map turned out.
I love Nailsworth, it’s such a wonderful little town - so many great independent shops and cafes, and just a stunning location. So I was really delighted to become a small part of it - you can see me being overexcited about in the last pic!
I’ll be back in Nailsworth at the end of November as a guest at the Christmas exhibition. This map has inspired me to create some new Nailsworth related prints especially for this, so do come along and check them out. The exhibition kicks off at from 26th November - see you there!

Here’s a little peep at my print for ‘Bloom’ the  exhibition for Crafts Alive at Rodmarton Manor. I had a fantastic morn...
12/09/2025

Here’s a little peep at my print for ‘Bloom’ the exhibition for Crafts Alive at Rodmarton Manor. I had a fantastic morning stewarding on the opening day, so much incredible work to see in a truly stunning location. Our show is in an attic room and features work by 17 different artists, in the second picture you can also see gorgeous work by , and
Get yourself down here for a lovely day out! There’s an even a great selection of food and drink when you need a sit down - Felt cafe and Natural cookery school to name just two! It was so busy, do get a ticket if you can and come along.




Summer holiday photo dump! Golden days of walks,bikes, culture, old friends, family and good food - something for everyo...
09/09/2025

Summer holiday photo dump!
Golden days of walks,bikes, culture, old friends, family and good food - something for everyone💛
1)Peebles
2)Innerleithen cafe
3)Kielder Observatory
4, 5, 6) Edinburgh
7, 8) Ikea exhibition
9) Kailzie Garden
10) Bike
11,12) Great Tapestry of Scotland
13) YSP

Some work in progress of my very messy printmaking process! I’m excited to be part of  Crafts Alive show at Rodmarton Ma...
06/09/2025

Some work in progress of my very messy printmaking process! I’m excited to be part of Crafts Alive show at Rodmarton Manor next week (11th - 14th September) please come along to check out this fabulous celebration of contemporary craft. My prints will be part of the group show, Bloom, which will be on one of the lovely attic rooms at Rodmarton. The theme this year is flowers and the artist, I took inspiration from the incredible garden at Rodmarton, it was so much fun to explore and to create this new work. I even experimented with some colour prints, not the most successful but perhaps something to build on going forwards.
You can book tickets for the show via or just turn up on the day, there will be workshops and plant sales as well as work by loads of incredible artists and makers.

It’s .official time of year again! The village is abuzz with excitement as stages and marquees are pitched in the park i...
16/07/2025

It’s .official time of year again! The village is abuzz with excitement as stages and marquees are pitched in the park in preparation for this fantastic community festival. Poster and map design by me as per usual!
This year there will also be some new merch from local tshirt company , my original t-shirt designs and a brand new map tshirt are all available to order - big thanks to James for making that happen- so head over there and get your Chalfest T-shirts!

Working towards an exciting exhibition in September, as part of Victoria Works Studios installation  for  Crafts Alive 2...
11/06/2025

Working towards an exciting exhibition in September, as part of Victoria Works Studios installation for Crafts Alive 2025.
I’m just loving carving and printing at the moment - I have grand plans for a fully hand printed map, but let’s see where the road takes us!
The exhibition takes place 10th - 14th September, so save the dates!!

Apparently It’s National walking day! A great excuse to post these walking maps of Oxfordshire! I created these last yea...
02/04/2025

Apparently It’s National walking day! A great excuse to post these walking maps of Oxfordshire! I created these last year with to encourage people to explore different aspects of Oxfordshire all linked up by the train - I really fun way to explore, I think you’ll agree.
*full transparency, the map is mine but the dog is not, It’s a cute photo though so I hope they don’t mind!

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