About Pixels & Possibilities
Pixels & Possibilities is a specialist creative education provider dedicated to helping young people develop confidence, creativity and digital skills through hands-on learning.
By combining professional creative technology with engaging educational experiences, we empower students to explore their potential and discover future pathways within the creative industries.
Our Story
We recognised that while digital creativity has become central to today’s creative industries, many young people have little opportunity to experience the professional tools and techniques used by illustrators, designers and digital artists.
Pixels & Possibilities was created to bridge that gap by bringing industry-standard technology directly into classrooms, making professional creative learning accessible to every learner regardless of their background or previous experience.
Meet our Creative Team
Jonathan Hackett
Founder, Creative Director & Lead Facilitator
Jonathan Hackett is an illustrator, author and creative educator based in County Armagh.
As the founder and Creative Director of Pixels & Possibilities, he is passionate about making professional creative technology accessible to young people through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Jonathan is the first Artist in Residence at The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, and has delivered creative projects in partnership with schools, councils and cultural organisations, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Heritage Places programme.
Combining professional artistic practice with education, he develops innovative workshops that help students build confidence, develop digital skills and explore future careers in creative industries.
Ashwin Chacko
Creative Careers Ambassador
Ashwin Chacko is an internationally recognised illustrator, author and keynote speaker whose vibrant work has inspired audiences around the world.
Having collaborated with global brands including Adobe, LinkedIn, , Coca-Cola, Rockshore, Nike, Puma, Guinness & Meta, Ashwin has built a career through creativity, storytelling and entrepreneurship.
As Creative Careers Ambassador, he shares his personal journey into the creative industries, encouraging young people to explore the opportunities that exist within illustration, design and digital creativity while demonstrating how passion and perseverance can become a rewarding career.
Our Approach
We believe creativity is learned by doing
At Pixels & Possibilities, young people don’t simply watch demonstrations or follow instructions, they learn by creating. Every workshop is carefully structured to introduce new skills through guided, hands on activities before encouraging students to experiment, solve problems and develop ideas independently.
Why Digital Creativity Matters
Preparing Young People for a Creative Future
The creative industries are changing rapidly. From illustration and animation to game development, publishing, film and graphic design, digital tools are now an essential part of how ideas become reality.
Yet many young people still have little opportunity to experience these professional creative technologies within their education.
Pixels & Possibilities exists to help bridge that gap by giving students hands-on access to cutting edge equipment, professional workflows and creative learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity and practical digital skills.
Creativity is more than just drawing
Digital creativity isn’t simply about producing artwork or animation. At Pixels & Possibilities we believe that Creative Education develops skills that are valuable across education and future careers.
Ready to Transform Creative Learning?
Give your pupils the opportunity to create, explore and discover using the same professional technology trusted by today’s creative industries.