This artist journal update from Hannah Kate Makes takes you behind the scenes at her latest event, daily practice and plans for the festive season...

A big change is on the horizon for Hannah Kate Makes. But fear not! The essence of my art will remain untouched; it’ll just be a little more… me. More about that later, once I’ve caught you up with what’s been happening here at Hannah Kate Makes HQ since I last wrote.

July has arrived, sneaking in between cursed UK heatwaves, and as we’re now halfway through the year, I’m pausing to take stock before looking forward and making fresh plans. So far, 2026 has been a mixed bag. It began gently, with a long-awaited break in January. Phil and I visited Edinburgh and caught up with friends we’d not seen for a couple of years. This felt like exactly the right way to step into a new year: time away in a new (to me) city, familiar faces, and a bit o

Join Hannah Kate Makes in welcoming April, reflecting on March, and making plans for the month ahead. New artwork in on the way and the first in-events of the year are almost here!

February: Artful Momentum & Creative Growth. Learn more about Hannah Kate Makes' plans for February, rekindling her daily practice, her upcoming release of new art and this year's challenge for her creative growth.

Welcoming 2026 with folklore and fresh ambitions. Join Hannah Kate Makes as she shares her dreams for the year ahead and the plans she's beginning to make for January.

Summer is slowly bidding us farewell for another year and there’s a definite back to school vibe on the suddenly chillier breeze. Now September has arrived, be prepared for a busy roster of upcoming creations. I step into my creatrix power more easily as spooky season approaches

Discover the plans for Hannah Kate Makes in May, take a peek inside her sketchbook, and find out more about upcoming commission availability.