Lasting Partnerships
When Sarah Wilkinson left school in 1983 aged 16 she decided to follow her passion for sewing and wrote to numerous tailors in the West End to ask for work. … Read more
Month: January 2020
My QEST: Deborah Carré
QEST Trustee Deborah Carré tells us how she became involved with QEST and which scholars and apprentices have caught her eye. How did you become involved with QEST? Through QEST … Read more
The Art of Building
Our partnership with The Prince’s Foundation is continuing this year with the launch of the Building Arts Programme. Following on from the success of our Traditional Building Skills course last … Read more
A Day in the Life of an Apprentice Weaver
QEST Benefact Trust Apprentice Elaine Wilson talks to us about her weaving apprenticeship at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh. Why did you choose an apprenticeship? When I was looking for work … Read more
Wayne Meeten Invited to Japan by Living National Treasure
Artist Craftsman Wayne Meeten was honoured to give a lecture last October at Tsubame Prefective in Nigata, Japan. He was personally invited by Dr Katsuri Morohito Sensei, a hugely respected … Read more
Celia Dowson Receives Wallpaper* Design Award 2020
Celia Dowson has been awarded a Wallpaper* Design Award 2020 for her smoky coral Rhossili Collection platter. The piece was first exhibited at Decorex as part of Future Heritage in … Read more
