Join a panel discussion presented by QEST at New Designers to learn more about their funding and support for craftspeople - including their new Emerging Maker Grant. Chaired by QEST Scholar Trustee Deborah Carré, meet QEST Scholar Laura Quinn (glass) and QEST Emerging Maker Caitlin Murphy (jewellery & silver) who will talk about their own ... Read more
The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor - held across Blackburn town centre from Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 July. Find QEST in the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, where we will be hosting drop-in craft workshops with Emerging Maker Annahieta Seyed Alizadeh ... Read more
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
The National Saturday Club’s annual Summer Show will present the work of National Saturday Club members this year - including 13-16-year-olds from the nine Craft&Making clubs, run in partnership with QEST with the support of Howdens. Held in the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House from 13–16 July, the exhibition will be an inspirational showcase of ... Read more
QEST is delighted to be partnering with The Hub, Sleaford on its summer/autumn 2024 exhibition celebrating craft skills in paper making, conservation and artistry. Paperwork, curated by Gregory Parsons, will bring together works from a selected group of 14 craftspeople who use paper as a primary medium or as an intrinsic part of their process, ... Read more
QEST is proud to be a Partner for the inaugural Craft Festival Wales, taking place from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September at the Grade I listed Cardigan Castle in Pembrokeshire. The newest event from the Craft Festival team  will include more than 80 makers exhibiting and hosting demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities, live music, theatre ... Read more
Zoffany, in collaboration with QEST, is delighted to offer complimentary bookings for the Second Life Exhibition at Voysey House in Chiswick. Running from 9 September to mid December, the Second Life exhibition showcases the creations made by selected QEST Scholars who have transformed the fabric used at the Zoffany x Benedict Foley Entrance Hall at ... Read more
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
Join us at Focus/24 for Why Making Matters – a panel discussion at Sanderson Design Group exploring the importance of preserving craft and supporting makers. In an industry driven by innovation, authentic craft could not be further removed from the anonymity of the mass-produced. From safeguarding artisanal skills to investing and supporting talented makers, discover ... Read more
Want to run in London's most iconic half marathon for a great cause? Sign up to run for QEST in the Royal Parks Half Marathon. We have a few places remaining for this year's event, which is taking place on Sunday 13 October. Places are just £25 when you commit to a fundraising target of ... Read more
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.
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 of traditional craftsmanship with modern artistic expression. 28 February - 02 March 2025 (previews 26 & 27 February) Tickets will be available via the Crafts ... Read more
Join QEST's first Zoom masterclass for 2025 where we will explore how you can practically enhance sustainability in your craft practice. Hosted by QEST and Heritage Crafts, we will be joined by guest speakers and winners of the 2024 QEST and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award - glass artist Allister Malcolm and jeweller and metalworker Rachael Colley. ... Read more
