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spotlight on: Lynne Lambourne

We talk to self-confessed interiors addict and warrior on waste, Lynne Lambourne about how she has carved out a career she loves:...

Spotlight on: Frederick McDonald

We talk to the director of the new Informality Gallery, Frederick McDonald, about bringing international contemporary art to Henley and...

Spotlight on: Lizzie Owen

Artist Lizzie Owen talks inspirations and how she finds her creative flow, from running in the Chilterns to lighting the fire in her cosy...

Spotlight on: Roger Kentish

Roger Kentish hand-crafts wall art and other products from reclaimed timber, from stags' heads and coat hooks to bottle openers. We catch...

Spotlight on: Maia SMith

Maia Smith, founder of H by Maia, talks natural skincare and why the products you put on your body are just as important as what you put...

Spotlight On: Jo Harris

Artist, illustrator and founder of The Henley School of Art, Jo Harris tells us her creative story. Words & images by Marta Wasielewska....

Spotlight on: Wendy Penrose

We talk to local jewellery artist Wendy Penrose, who takes inspiration from nature to create her bold, organic works in silver. Words &...

Spotlight on: Marta Wasielewska

We talk photography, food and following your passion with local photographer Marta Wasielewska. What made you decide to start your career...

COLLABORATION IS THE NEW COMPETITION

The art of collaboration is a topic close to our hearts at The Creative Duck. We would like to share with you six useful strategies to...

Spotlight on Jenny Fay

A Q&A with the local artist and portrait painter, by Marta Wasielewska. When did you start your journey with portrait painting? I did a...

SPOTLIGHT ON CLAUDIA ROSE

Henley-based Events Florist Claudia Rose, aka Just Joey on The Moon, creates elegantly wild floral displays, Christmas wreaths and...

SPOTLIGHT ON NICOLA McCARTNEY

We talk drippy paint, overhyped artists and feminism with this prolific local creative, whose work spans paintings, installations and a...

Harriet reed-ryan

In the run-up to Henley Literary Festival, we talk to the Events Director Harriet Reed-Ryan who gives us an insider’s look at this...

Nicky Barley

Reclaimed furniture specialist Nicki Barley tells us all about her work sourcing and restoring vintage pieces. Tell us about your...

JULIA BURNESS

In the first in our series of spotlights on local creatives, we talk highs, lows and inspirations with the lady behind Julia Burness...

Ben Cottman

Ben Cottman, founder of Aerial Film and Photo, specialises in VR and 3D photography and immersive video, he tells us more about his...

Illustrator - Emma Newton

Henley-based freelance illustrator and graphic designer Emma Newton’s work spans greetings cards, books, stationery and gifts. Her...

Turning notes into actions

Last month we held a talk titled How to Build a Brand on Instagram with Sarah Fennell of @freckledfennell. Sarah comes from a textiles...

ACTRESS - STEPHANIE MOORE

Tell us about your background and what you do. I'm a Scottish actress and have recently moved to the area with my two wild boys and...

CERAMISIST-HANNAH WILSON

Tell us about your work I create one-off handbuilt smoke-fired ceramics. I work from my studio in my garden in Henley. I first started...

DUCK TIPS
Short video clips based on the insights from our talks with guests speakers and our own personal expertise.
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Duck Tips #1 - Video Production

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