Emma Winterschladen is an artist, illustrator and writer living in Hexham, Northumberland. Her work is rooted in storytelling, and spans commissions, public art projects, and creative facilitation within the community. This sits alongside an ever-evolving studio practice and online shop – home to a growing collection of original art and limited edition prints.
Recent work
Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne
15th July – Monday 14th September 2026
Earlier this year, I was selected as one of the artists for the recently opened Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne art trail, in support of St. Oswald’s Hospice, My sculpture, Once Upon a Tyne, was painted over 100+ hours in April, and is an illustrated celebration of children’s literature through a reimagining of favourite fairytales, set within the local landscape of Newcastle and North Tyneside. For the duration of the trail, my sculpture lived in Northumberland Park, North Shields (which just so happens to also be the play park of my childhood!).
Writers’ Hour Magazine
Every month, I create an editorial illustration for Writers’ Hour Magazine. Working across mixed media, each illustration is created in response to the theme of their writing contest, and is shared on their Substack publication with a global community of writers. You can buy limited edition prints, as well as more affordable print-your-own digital versions, of many of my past illustrations here.
2024-present
Original Art & Prints
This year I reopened my Etsy shop as a home for, and place to sell, a growing collection of original artworks and limited edition prints, alongside some print-your-own illustrations (from my Writers’ Hour Magazine archive). It’s where you can collect one-off pieces from my evolving studio practice, as well as fine art prints of some of those originals. Sign up to my newsletter to hear about new originals and limited edition print releases.
2026
Workshops
that prioritise play, creative confidence and the joy of making
I host creative workshops for children and grown-ups in Northumberland and beyond. My sessions are low-stakes and high-joy, offering the time and space to play, explore materials, cut and stick and make for the sake of making. Whether you're looking for a one-off event, a series of workshops or an ongoing art club or artist residency for your school, organisation or community space, I’d love to talk more and see if we can work together.
