Hand embroiderer Hanny Newton is on a mission. Through her recently awarded QEST Scholarship funded by the Broderers’ Company, Hanny is determined to discover what plant-based materials can be used … Read more
Northern Irish QEST Johnnie Walker Scholar Kurtis Scott knew deep down that he wanted to spend his life making one-of-a-kind ecofriendly guitars. “I’ve loved making guitars since I was 16, … Read more
QEST had a fantastic time at the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, hosting drop-in family-friendly craft workshops in Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery amidst displays from Blackburn’s history as … Read more
Milliner Ellie Vallerini believes she’s destined to make hats. “Millinery originally comes from Milan. I am of Italian heritage, so I feel like it just came naturally to me and … Read more