Collect 2023

Somerset House Strand, London

QEST is excited to return to Collect in 2023 with work by scholars who take inspiration from the natural world. Featured makers use wood, semi-precious stones, silk, hemp, willow, natural pigments and more to craft elegant, striking and sometimes thought-provoking pieces that celebrate the beauty, fragility and potential of these natural materials. Others look to ... Read more

Craft Festival Cheltenham

Cheltenham Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA

Craft Festival Cheltenham brings together 100 leading designer makers from across the UK in partnership with QEST, Find a Maker, Unit Twelve Gallery and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. Buy directly from makers of jewellery, ceramics, furniture, textiles, glass all selling directly to the public. Activities include The Capital of Craft Podcast LIVE, craft workshops, family ... Read more

£7

Living Crafts

Hatfield House Hatfield Park, Great North Rd,, Hatfield, United Kingdom

Join us for Living Crafts at Hatfield Park to see QEST Scholars and Grandeys Place makers demonstrating a range of crafts including upholstery, letter carving, stained glass art, ceramics, millinery and more. The event brings together designer makers with exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and opportunities to buy beautiful, handmade items. Exhibiting QEST Scholars: Bryony Applegate, Wayne ... Read more

Artefact

Design Centre Chelsea Harbour Lots Rd, Fulham, London, United Kingdom

Now in its third year, the contemporary craft fair Artefact brings the joy of the hand-crafted and highly collectible to an international audience of designers, architects, collectors and craft-curious enthusiasts. Celebrating and championing the highest levels of creativity, it is an opportunity to meet leading gallerists from the vibrant craft arena and to view outstanding ... Read more

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

Mill Marsh Park Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AL

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey is one of the UK's most-loved craft events, offering shopping, workshops, demos, music, feasting, and a great all-round day out for families. QEST is excited to return this year with a focus on promoting our work with young people and inspiring craft careers. Visit our stand, where we will be showcasing ... Read more

£10

National Festival of Making, Blackburn

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum St, Blackburn

QEST is excited to take part in the National Festival of Making, Blackburn for the first time, offering drop-in craft workshops for children and young people. Find us in the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, where you can make a willow tension tray, corn dolly or woven boat with willow weaver Cherry Chung (Saturday 8 ... Read more

Landscape 2023

The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Welcoming hundreds of exhibitors with a vast collection of industry-leading products and services, LANDSCAPE 2023 is the trade event you will not want to miss. Alongside 40 CPD accredited sessions for anyone in the industry to learn, get inspired and expand their skills, LANDSCAPE is a great opportunity to network with top industry professionals. QEST ... Read more

Making Spaces @ Decorex

Olympia London Hammersmith Rd, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

Making Spaces returns to the interior design fair Decorex for 2023, allowing makers to demonstrate their crafts to the public. It gives craftspeople the opportunity to demonstrate the design and production process of their products and to give hands-on experience to the luxury design community. This year the area is being organised in partnership with ... Read more

Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair

The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Duke Street, London W1K 6JP

QEST Scholars Gordon Robertson and Poppy Field return to the Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair for its 10th edition. Gordon will be showcasing his hand-etched pewter bowls, and Poppy maquettes of her bronze sculptures of the late Queen and Prince Philip created for the Royal Albert Hall. Supported by Wetherell and Kirker Holidays, some ... Read more

£10

QEST at Collect 2024: Celebrating 20 Years

Somerset House Strand, London

QEST will return to the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design for its 20th edition, with a showcase of works exploring colour, movement and texture. Through the skilful manipulation of their materials, exhibiting QEST Scholars - including a glass artist, a ceramicist, a sculptor, a leather artist, a silversmith, a jeweller, and an ... Read more

Aesthetic Collection Art Fair

University Women's Club, Mayfair

Carefully curated by Aliénor Cros (@AestheticCollection), a small group of ten artists from varied disciplines - including QEST Radcliffe Trust Scholar Natasha Mann - will exhibit at the beautiful and exclusive University Women's Club in the heart of Mayfair on Sunday 12 May from 11am to 5pm. This is a rare opportunity to meet these ... Read more

£7

Crafty Careers Fair, Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum Alma Street, Sheffield

Join QEST for an afternoon of craft at Kelham Island, in collaboration with Sheffield Museums. From hands-on activities and demonstrations to mini workshops and talks, learn about the amazing careers in crafts! Crafty Careers Fair is suitable for schools and young people aged 14-25. Parents and carers are welcome to accompany. Whether you’re just starting ... Read more

Free

Making Spaces @ Decorex 2024

Olympia London Hammersmith Rd, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

Interior design show, Decorex, returns to Olympia London this October. Following the success of previous years, show feature Making Spaces presents an exceptional lineup of craftspeople. The exhibition gives makers the opportunity to demonstrate the intricate process behind their creations whilst offering hands-on experiences through demonstrations and workshops. Making Spaces has been developed in partnership ... Read more

QEST @ Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

Victoria Baths Hathersage Road, Manchester

QEST looks forward to returning to Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) – the North of England’s most prestigious and established craft event. Louisa Boyd, Momoka Gomi, Jay Heston, Laura Hunter, and Sarah Loughlin will feature on QEST's stand for GNCCF's 17th edition.  

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