Royal Albert Hall sculptures unveiled
A big congratulations to QEST Scholars Poppy Field, Tom Brown and Tom Nicholls whose sculptures have been unveiled at the Royal Albert Hall. Stone sculptures of Queen Victoria and Prince … Read more
Louise Rains
QEST to Return to Collect for 20th Edition of Fair
QEST will return to Collect in March 2024 for the fair’s 20th edition, with a showcase of works exploring colour, movement and texture. Held at Somerset House in London from … Read more
Elements | 27-29 October 2023
QEST had a wonderful time in Edinburgh at Elements festival of gold, silver and jewellery where we featured in the 2023 Exhibition, raising awareness of our work to support the … Read more
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair | 19-22 October 2023
QEST enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Manchester at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) – the North of England’s most prestigious and established craft event. Returning for the second … Read more
Decorex | 8-11 October 2023
Enjoy our highlights from Decorex 2023 below. Catch up on the panel discussion, ‘The Importance of Craft’, chaired by QEST CEO Deborah Pocock, with panellists including QEST Scholar and wallpaper … Read more
QEST to Showcase Support for Specialist Skills at Elements
QEST is excited to make our debut at Elements – Scotland’s only selling fair of contemporary jewellery, silver and gold – taking place in the stunning Lyon & Turnbull auction … Read more
Discover the Importance of Craft at Decorex
QEST Alumni are amongst the artisans selected to take part in Making Spaces at Decorex. This exciting feature connects makers directly with the luxury interior design community, and gives visitors … Read more
Blackburn Festival of Making | 8-9 July 2023
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
Craft&Making Saturday Clubs Celebrate End of Year with Exhibition at Somerset House
13-16-year-olds from the inaugural four Craft&Making National Saturday Clubs (NSC) celebrated their end of year by attending the NSC’s Summer Show at Embankment Galleries, Somerset House from 15-18 July. Their crafts were exhibited … Read more
Craft Festival Bovey Tracey | 9-11 June 2023
QEST returned to Craft Festival Bovey Tracey this year, with a focus on promoting our work with young people and inspiring craft careers. We were joined by QEST Apprentice Blue … Read more
