Maxine Relton works across a wide variety of art forms moving between drawing, print, painting, photography, bookmaking, poetry and 3D work, helping her toward a better understanding of the world around her. Maxine is an elected Academician at the Royal West of England Academy and Senior Visiting Tutor at West Dean College. Her work is held in private collections around the world, including the Royal Collection

Peter Hunt was, and still is, the first British university Professor of Children’s Literature at Cardiff University and an author of children’s books. He has lived in Horsley for nearly 40 years.

Pippa Jones is the Founder and current Director of Create Gloucestershire, an umbrella organisation for the arts, cultural and heritage sectors in Gloucestershire with a shared vision of arts, culture, and creativity every day for everyone. She lives near Nailsworth with her partner, 3 children and 1 dog!