We’re delighted to announce that 19 grants have been awarded this autumn, totalling £200,000. The recipients include 11 Scholars, 5 Emerging Makers, and 3 Apprentices, all of whom will use … Read more
A London researcher and glass artist at the forefront of sustainable glass making using waste materials has won the QEST Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award.
Making the Future: Bedminster Down School in Bristol by Judith Parkyn Photography It’s Discover! Creative Careers Week and we’re celebrating the many possible routes into craft through a series of … Read more
Looking for something truly special to add to your tree this year? We’ve gathered a beautiful selection of handmade festive decorations created by QEST Alumni. From handblown glass to handcarved … Read more
We’re delighted to announce that the pieces from the Second Life exhibition, in partnership with Zoffany, will be featured in Chiswick Auctions’ Design & Modern Contemporary Auction next month. Nine … Read more
Teapot. Thrown, carved and constructed stoneware by Matthew Warner, 2024. Cockpit is home to over 175 talented makers, from rising stars to established names, with many being QEST Alumni. The … Read more
For the first time, the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and the Society of Designer Craftsmen (SDC) will join forces to present ‘Fresh Focus’ at Collect 2025, celebrating the fusion … Read more
Decorex 2024 is back this October, and one of the highlights is the Making Spaces showcase, featuring talented QEST alumni. These artisans, ranging from textile designers to silversmiths and shoemakers, … Read more
Craft Festival Wales made a brilliant debut this September, bringing over 3,000 visitors to Cardigan Castle. The event was a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity, and we were thrilled to … Read more
QEST have partnered with Zoffany to present an exhibition featuring nine QEST Scholars at the Grade II* listed Voysey House. The exhibition titled ‘Second Life’ will showcase creations from Scholars … Read more