We were delighted to welcome over 100 guests to Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh earlier this week for ‘A Celebration of Craft’. Bringing together and showcasing the QEST Alumni’s … Read more
As QEST continues to develop its programmes and partnerships to build a diverse pipeline of craft talent, we are recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development to join our small, … 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
QEST, in partnership with Sanderson, is proud to announce the six craftspeople shortlisted for the prestigious QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award. This esteemed award recognises emerging talent who have … Read more
QEST is very proud to introduce our 2023-24 Annual Review. We’re delighted to share an overview of QEST’s achievements and milestones, as well as an insight into how we’re making … Read more
Young people in Sheffield were inspired by meeting makers and craft businesses at a recent event at Kelham Island Museum. Hosted by Sheffield Museums Trust and QEST, the Crafty Careers … Read more
Two QEST Scholars have been chosen to participate in the Michelangelo Foundation’s Homo Faber Fellowship programme in 2024/25. 2015 QEST Scholar and bookbinder Manuel Mazzotti and 2021 QEST Scholar and … Read more
QEST is delighted to share the makers who will be exhibiting with us at the new Craft Festival Wales in September 2024. Alumni Verity Pulford (glass), Helen Reader (saddlery) and … Read more