Laura McKee 
QEST, in partnership with Sanderson, is proud to announce the six craftspeople shortlisted for the prestigious QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award. This esteemed award recognises emerging talent who have … Read more
QEST is very proud to introduce our 2023-24 Annual Review. We’re delighted to share an overview of QEST’s achievements and milestones, as well as an insight into how we’re making … Read more
Young people in Sheffield were inspired by meeting makers and craft businesses at a recent event at Kelham Island Museum. Hosted by Sheffield Museums Trust and QEST, the Crafty Careers … Read more
Two QEST Scholars have been chosen to participate in the Michelangelo Foundation’s Homo Faber Fellowship programme in 2024/25. 2015 QEST Scholar and bookbinder Manuel Mazzotti and 2021 QEST Scholar and … Read more
QEST is delighted to share the makers who will be exhibiting with us at the new Craft Festival Wales in September 2024. Alumni Verity Pulford (glass), Helen Reader (saddlery) and … Read more
QEST had a brilliant time at the National Festival of Making in Blackburn in 2024, with record-breaking crowds attending the event. Drop-in family-friendly craft workshops were held in the Blackburn … Read more
QEST was delighted to be at the opening of the Paperwork exhibition on Friday July 20 at the Hub, Sleaford. Members of the local community and beyond admired the work … Read more
Applications are now open for QEST’s Autumn funding round. We’re looking for talented makers living and working in the UK who want to hone their skills and elevate their craft … Read more
QEST has partnered with the Hub, Sleaford to develop a programme of activities that will sit alongside an exciting new exhibition, celebrating craft skills in paper making, conservation and artistry. … Read more
QEST is seeking eight young people aged between 16-25, with an interest in craft and creative subjects, to join our first Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The ideal board member is … Read more