become a friend of qest

Become a QEST Friend or QEST Friend Plus and help us to support talented and aspiring makers and promote excellence in craft and making.

By becoming a Friend you will engage with a community of talented, inspiring and creative makers while contributing to a thriving future for craft in the UK.

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QEST Friend

Help us to support talented makers and nurture the next generation of craft professionals by becoming a Friend from as little as £2.50 per month (£30 per year). Your contribution could help to fund:

  • a hands-on workshop that introduces young people to a craft for the first time
  • a maker’s travel to visit a school and inspire craft careers
  • a meet-and-greet for makers to learn about QEST and how to apply for career-changing funding
  • a one-to-one application support for makers with additional needs, e.g. dyslexia
  • a masterclass to help makers develop vital business skills.

All Friends receive a welcome email and QEST badge on sign-up, a printed copy of QEST's Annual Review, and a regular e-newsletter featuring news, upcoming events and updates from QEST and our alumni.

QEST Friend Plus

Support and engage with talented makers with Friend + membership.

Become a Friend + from £150 per year (£12.50 per month)* - and engage with makers at London-based events including:

  • Collect international craft fair (March, general entry)
  • QEST’s London Craft Week event (May, in 2024 this was the VIP Evening of Craftworks)
  • National Saturday Club’s Summer Show (July, QEST-guided visit)
  • Annual studio visit

*Joint Friend + membership (for two people) is available for £270 per year (£22.50 per month).

All Friends receive a welcome email and QEST badge on sign-up, a printed copy of QEST's Annual Review, and a regular e-newsletter featuring news, upcoming events and updates from QEST and our alumni.

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If you have any questions about becoming a Friend of QEST, or would like to discuss other ways to support, please contact Laura McKee, Project Manager on [email protected]

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