Muddy Publishing Ltd

22/03/2026

A beautiful weekend for checking out the bespoke interpretation boards we designed and illustrated for the Tatton Garden Society, owners of The Lovell Quinta Arboretum.

The arboretum was established in the 1940s by Sir Bernard Lovell, a pioneering scientist best known for his work at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Today, it is cared for by the Tatton Garden Society, with a focus on biodiversity, education and public engagement.

The arboretum signage project focused on creating visually engaging, informative interpretive panels that harmonise with the natural landscape. Inspired by the surrounding environment, the designs use an organic, authentic aesthetic that complements, rather than competes with, the arboretum’s diverse treescape.

05/03/2026

It’s a triple celebration! 🎉 Today is World Book Day, Matt Buckingham’s 50th birthday, AND the official launch of his brand new book, ‘Bright Stanley and the Lost Sole’ — book 5 in the best-selling Bright Stanley series! Grab your copy now and join the adventure. 🌟📚

21/02/2026

✨Cover Reveal✨

Bright Stanley and the Lost Sole is the new edition to the best-selling Bright Stanley picture book series by Matt Buckingham Illustration

Stanley is back again with a wonderful new adventure about families, friendships and a little lost fish!
Featuring a sparkling foil cover ✨
Launching 5th March 2026 - available to preorder on the Muddy Publishing website: https://www.muddypublishing.com/product/bright-stanley-and-the-lost-sole/

07/11/2025

THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday (9th November
FREE, family-friendly workshop – 'Talkin' Potters', celebrating the regional dialect of Stoke-on-Trent!

📍 Where: Middleport Pottery (Learning Centre), Port St, Burslem, ST6 3PE
🕑 When: 2 – 3 pm
🎉 What’s on:
• Poetry from Nick Degg Poet
• Creative activities and crafts
• Recording opportunities
• And, of course — a few 'chaze' oatcakes!

Interested? Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QCm1Zbb0vUGDPTAz7Lz24ftDLXT7t0VBuFFFCFxViVFUM1hSVklISUhMSUE5QlBCVE5YTUg3MjlYQi4u&route=shorturl

(This session is delivered by Muddy Publishing Ltd's Tina Buckingham with the support of The University of Salford and contributes to research exploring playful, intergenerational engagement with intangible heritage in post-industrial regions.)

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18/10/2025

We’ve had a lovely day delivering a linocut printmaking workshop with Middleport Pottery at the Festival of Craft – Celebrating Stoke 100 with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Participants made bookmarks, prints and cards and created some really great designs. Look out for our next workshop at the Middleport Pottery Christmas Festival on November 15th!

03/09/2025

Back to School = new adventures 📚✏️

We’ve been busy working with the team at John O'Groats Mill - a newly refurbished heritage visitor attraction housed in one of Scotland’s last working watermills, to create a brand-new Teacher’s Information Pack. It’s been designed to bring the mill to life as a dynamic learning environment, linking local history, wellbeing, mathematics and STEM in meaningful, engaging ways. Whether it’s exploring heritage, problem-solving with real-world contexts, or sparking curiosity about sustainability, the mill is a place where learning truly connects.
As schools get back into the rhythm of a new year, we’re excited to see how this pack will inspire visits and creative classroom experiences. 🌾🏫

24/08/2025

One week of summer holidays left – plenty of time to get outdoors 🌿
We teamed up with Canal & River Trust and Happy Confident Kids on their new Let’s Go Outdoors initiative – designing and illustrating fun, mindful activities for families to enjoy in nature.
From dragonfly breathing 🧘‍♀️ to canal sound maps 🎶 and scavenger hunts 🍃, there’s something for every explorer! Visit: canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers to find out more.

15/07/2025

11/07/2025

We’ve been so happy to be involved with the OUTSIDE at Biddulph Old Hall this year! We’ve especially loved working with the team on the marketing material including the programme, posters and bookmarks! Looking forward to a great day tomorrow with Matt Buckingham Illustration delivering workshops alongside other great authors and illustrators! For info and tickets 🎟️ go to fhttps://outsidearts.org/events/the-festival-of-brilliant/

11/07/2025

17/06/2025

Great to see the trail we helped produce for Edinburgh Castle in action. Looks fantastic!

13/06/2025

Here’s a brand-new illustration created for our latest educational resource for the London Canal Museum
It shows two boatmen using the historical technique of “legging”– a gritty, leg-powered method of propelling boats through canal tunnels, before engine-powered boats existed.
On the topic of canals, we’ll be at the Middleport Pottery Canal Festival tomorrow (Saturday 14th June) – Celebrating Stoke 100 with activities and illustrated goods.
Free entry and free parking!