Craft Britain: Why Making Matters

Written by Helen Chislett and QEST Vice Patron the Earl of Snowdon, ‘Craft Britain: Why Making Matters’ is a glorious showcase of the many craft traditions at the very heart of British identity – a timely reminder that our rich culture of making is still dynamic and relevant today.

Helen comments, “Researching and writing this book meant reaching across all the different organisations that represent makers and making in Britain… Naturally, QEST was an important port of call… We wanted to recognise its work in awarding over £5million to around 675 QEST Scholars to date. These alumni work across the UK in a multitude of disciplines ranging from embroidery, armoury and silversmithing to bookbinding, millinery and guitar making.”