QEST Spring 2012

Issue 25 Spring 2012

THE NEWSLETTER of THE quEEN ELizabETH ScHoLaRSHip TRuST

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QEST Scholar News

ortnum & Mason are marking the Diamond Jubilee in considerable style. As part of their celebrations,

QEST scholars have been invited to participate in a selling exhibition to showcase British craftsmanship.

Twenty-two crafts will be illustrated ranging from bee keeping to

wicker weaving.

“For over three centuries Fortnum & Mason have established a reputation

for supporting British craftsmanship. We have always sought out and

nurtured producers who value traditional skills and methods of working,”

said Beverley Aspinall, CEO of Fortnum & Mason. “We have invited the

Fortnum & Mason give QEST a platform

Deirdre Hawken Fortnum & Mason Eau De Nil Hat

product ranges and buying trends within different markets has been

incredible.”

“All the QEST scholars definitely rose to the challenge,” said Rosalind

Howells, buyer at Fortnum & Mason. “We had to assess what they made

and how to make it appeal to our customers through developing a product

range. Regrettably we were limited by space restraints as there were so

many stunning designs. We have a good cross section of what QEST

represents from leather artefacts through surfboards to inlaid tea caddies.”

“Rosalind’s comments have been extremely valuable to my growth as a

designer, I am so grateful for the time that she has invested in me,” said

Suzy Merrifield, knitwear designer.

Deirdre Hawken changed her career from making costume props for

the theatre to millinery at the age of 54. She has since carved a niche

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust to help us curate this eagerly-awaited

selling exhibition entitled, ‘Crafting Excellence’. Thirty-two QEST scholars

present their crafts at Piccadilly, which range from millinery and fresco

painting to saddlery and basket making.”

QEST: Crafting Excellence opens on 6th February until 29th

July 2012. QEST scholars will provide an insight into their crafts at a series

of events to be held within the store.

www.fortnumandmason.com [events>spring events>crafting excellence]

“It is a truly fantastic opportunity for us scholars,” enthused Hannah

Griffiths, mosaic artist. “To show our work at Fortnum & Mason and have

the possibility of being featured within window displays. To also have had

the chance to sit with one of London’s pre-eminent buyers and discuss

for her witty interpretations of her headpieces. Each year she takes an

eagerly awaited collection to Julie: Artisans’ Gallery in New York. Two

of her creations are in the Victoria and Albert Museum. “When I visited

Fortnums, I was immediately inspired to make the chocolate box – it

has all the right components; their trademark colouring in the delicate

packaging, the jewel colours of the chocolate foils; I couldn’t resist putting

a couple of abandoned wrappers there too.”

Daniel Maier received his QEST funding to study the craft of gun

engraving to enable him to incorporate the rich design within his fine

furniture. He has designed a tea caddy which he has made in walnut,

featuring inlaid metal engraving.

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James Hamill, owner of The Hive Honey Shop in Battersea, received

London Magazine’s Shop of Shops Award at a ceremony in the Burlington

Arcade before Christmas. The magazine’s readers were asked to nominate

their favourite boutique shops within six categories and James’ honey

shop was on the shortlist for the best food shop along with many other

established businesses. He was delighted to receive the overall award.

James has spent many years collating information from those who suffer

from hayfever and has researched the pollen that is prolific in their

areas. He has now developed a honey based product that will relieve the

symptoms for those acute sufferers and his HayfeGUARD® was launched

in January 2012. www.thehivehoneyshop.co.uk

Three QEST scholars received a Balvenie Masters of Craft 2011 award:

Deborah Carré’s bespoke shoe company carréducker was the winner

in the leather category; Jacqueline Cullen was the winner in the stone

category for her Whitby Jet jewellery and Gail McGarva was the

runner-up in the wood category in recognition of her outstanding boat

building skills.

As well as receiving the Balvenie Award, Jacqueline Cullen was selected

as a craft entrepreneur by Crafted and received mentoring from Georgia

Fendley, brand director of Mulberry. Crafted has been developed by Arts &

Business and Walpole. This programme has been invaluable to Jacqueline

as it has included new branding and packaging and new product lines,

such as the 18ct gold granulation set with champagne diamonds and

encrustations of tiny black diamonds, which will be available at QEST’s

exhibition, Crafting Excellence, at Fortnum & Mason and can be viewed

at: www.jacquelinecullen.com.

Accolades for Scholars

James Hamill

Sophie D’Souza has made some spectacular stained glass windows

in ecclesiastical settings. For this exhibition she has reduced the scale

considerably and designed nursery themes from Alice in Wonderland into

glass panels and light fittings. “I have really enjoyed the chance to look at

what I do with different eyes,” explained Sophie, “and can envisage these

being a much cherished piece for young children that they can take with

them into adulthood.”

“This is going to be a wonderful event,” enthused Trevor Cain, a dolls’

house restorer, “where better to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee,

the 2012 Olympics and the great work of QEST, but at Fortnums.” Trevor

has been acquiring dolls’ houses of all ages for several years and these rare

and fully restored houses will be offered for sale throughout the event.

The trend for handcrafted and handmade has never been more in

demand. QEST is at the forefront of the movement and the exhibition will

be the ideal time to acquire specially commissioned pieces to treasure for

the future.

Our cover image is a Willow Pig made by Bob Johnston from

boiled and stripped willow and will be available for sale at the

Fortnum & Mason exhibition. Sophie D’Souza Stained Glass Panel

I hope it inspires our viewers to go out and explore the wealth of heritage local to them.

QEST Scholar News

A new BBC Two series, Britain’s Heritage Heroes, is set to be broadcast in

the coming weeks. It centres on our disappearing heritage and people’s

efforts to ensure Britain’s crafts, culture and buildings remain part of our

national way of life.

QEST helped with the initial research and is delighted that two scholars,

Gail McGarva and Jill Smallcombe will feature in the final week of the

series, a journey from Pier to Pier - Swanage to Newlyn.

Jill Smallcombe was filmed at Burrow Farm where she demonstrated

how to mix and build with cob using traditional tools and techniques.

As Burrow Farm is a 500-year-old cob house, she was able to describe

how it was constructed in the 16th century and how those traditions had

nearly died out by the middle of the 20th century. There is now a revival

in the use of cob both for repairs to historic buildings and recently in new

builds as well. “We love sharing our enthusiasm for cob,” said Jill, “and

it is encouraging to see a new generation of young people taking on this

fantastic craft.”

The filming of Gail McGarva’s hand built Lerret, Littlesea, being launched

across the rugged pebble beach highlighted the importance of this unique

vessel to the communities of Chesil Beach. The sequence has added

poignancy as it serves to illustrate the necessity of preserving boat building

by eye as well as the lineage of the Lerret, a boat that had not been built

for over forty years. It was Gail’s tenacity, her QEST scholarship and

mentoring by Roy Gollop that ensured it became a reality.

Heritage in focus

Gail McGarva Wooden Boat Builder

After graduating from Birmingham University in 1995 with BA Honours

in Art History & French, Melissa White became an apprentice to David

Cutmore, an expert in Elizabethan wall painting. In 2001 they established

the Fairlyte workshop in Hastings on the Sussex coast. From their studio

Melissa and David make and distress fresco secco paintings and paint

Talent for Hire

Inspired by Elizabethan Style

Liam Keelan Controller of BBC Daytime

oyal Warrant holders have access to the best of British craftsmanship through a directory of over 240 scholars, proficient in a variety of skills. Two scholars are currently enjoying a creative partnership with

Royal Warrant holding companies.

R luxurious linen cloths on large stretcher frames, recreating the magnificent

patterns of the Tudor age. In 2007 Melissa was awarded a QEST

scholarship and it was through QEST that she was introduced to Zoffany

and was invited to design the company’s Arden Collection. Its sister brand,

Arthur Sanderson & Sons, holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM

The Queen.

The artwork for the Arden Collection was created by Melissa in her

Hastings studio using large plastered canvasses, hand-painted and

engraved to retain the hand-crafted appearance of the originals. The

combination of Melissa’s talent in reproducing Elizabethan paintings by

hand and Zoffany’s expertise and advancements in printing techniques

result in a dynamic reintroduction of their historic designs for

contemporary houses.


“Some of the designs in this collection are very precious to us,” explained

Melissa. “They are like old friends because we have painted them many

times, each time adapting the design to suit its new setting. Putting these

designs into new colourways for Zoffany has been a revelation as suddenly

they have new personalities and a whole new lease of life

There are seven designs for wallpaper and six fabric variations in a

number of different colourways. These will be launched in March 2012

and will be available in major department stores and through independent

retailers and interior designers throughout the UK and internationally.

This will be the first time that Melissa, a mural artist specialising in

Elizabethan painted decoration, will have seen her work duplicated to

this extent.

Melissa will be exhibiting at QEST’s exhibition of Crafting Excellence at

Fortnum & Mason’s and will show the new Arden Collection alongside

her hand-painted linens. www.fairlyte.co.uk

Illustrator Eyizera Phoenix has been commissioned by Royal Warrant

holder D.R. Harris & Co. Ltd., chemists and perfumers, to design and draw

the label for a new fragrance to be launched in the spring.

“Izzy does such beautiful work,” said Alison Moore, managing director of

D.R. Harris. “She takes such an intense interest in the product and does

tremendous research. We had started with the idea for Colonial and her

designs and artwork were perfect. When we were advised that we had

been granted our second Royal Warrant of Appointment, this time from

HM The Queen, it changed everything. We decided to work on Windsor,

to celebrate our new Royal Warrant and mark the importance of The

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.”

D.R. Harris, one of London’s oldest pharmacies, has been in St. James’s

Street for over 200 years. This family owned business now holds Royal

Warrants to HM The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales. It is

renowned for its hand-made range of soaps, colognes, bath and shaving

preparations, skin care and aromatherapy oils for both men and women.

Sweet smell of success

Eyizera Phoenix Illustrator

They are like old friends because we have painted them many times, each time adapting the design to suit its new setting. Melissa White Painter Stainer

Part of the Arden Collection of fabrics by Melissa White

QEST Diamond Jubilee Appeal News

Over the past 21 years, the Trust has endowed many craftsmen and

women, enabling them to complete their studies or to learn a dying skill

from a master on a one-to-one basis. In turn, that investment has been

rewarded as scholars have taught others and taken apprentices themselves

ensuring that British craft remains relevant and alive.

Many Royal Warrant holding companies have used the Diamond

Jubilee year to benefit QEST by donating a portion of the profits of their

celebratory products to the Association’s charity.

Fortnum & Mason’s Jubilee Biscuit Assortment is presented in a

specially designed tin that will undoubtedly become a keepsake. The

motif for the Fortnum’s Jubilee range harks back to Queen Elizabeth’s

coronation. It takes as its inspiration the Queen’s Beasts, animals real and

mythical that feature on the Coats of Arms of previous monarchs. Each

of these fearsome beasts has been reinterpreted in jaunty colours, each

playing a musical instrument as if in a celebratory parade and adorned

with garlands.

The 500g selection retails at £16.95 with £1 being donated to QEST.

It is currently available in store, via mail order and online at

www.fortnumandmason.com

Royal Warrant holders since 1955, Angostura® aromatic bitters has broken

with nearly 200 years of tradition by redesigning their trademark bottle

to mark this historic occasion. They have produced 24,000 limited edition

bottles and cans and, for every one sold Angostura® will donate £1 to the

QEST Diamond Jubilee Appeal.

The world famous Angostura® aromatic bitters has been made with the

same original recipe since 1824. Produced in Trinidad, it remains the

essential ingredient for classic and contemporary cocktails.

QEST benefits from Diamond Jubilee products

Fortnum & Mason

Angostura

EST’s landmarks are closely associated with the Royal Family; it is therefore fitting that the Diamond

Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II should be the occasion to launch a major fundraising initiative for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust.

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Angostura® aromatic bitters

Fortnum & Mason’s Jubilee Biscuit Assortment


John Walker & Sons

John Walker & Sons has pledged the profits from the sales of its Diamond

Jubilee whisky, with a guarantee of at least £1 million, to QEST.

Created by the hands of more than 60 craftspeople, the story of

Diamond Jubilee by John Walker & Sons will be brought to life by

two QEST scholars.

Laura West is making a book to accompany each edition at her bindery on

the Isle of Skye. Inspired by ancient and medieval books, Laura has created

an elegant structure that will be hand bound using rare calfskin covers and

letterpress printed pages, illustrated with photographic prints.

“We artisans often work in isolation and it is the collaboration with other

highly skilled and passionate craftspeople that has been the most enjoyable

Claudia Clare - The Pot Book is the new book

from acclaimed writer and artisan Edmund de Waal.

This beautiful publication is the first to document

the extraordinary variety of ceramic vessels produced

through the ages. With collaboration from QEST

scholar Claudia Clare, de Waal tells the stories behind

the pieces, ranging from a delicate bowl made by an

unnamed artisan in China in the third millennium BC,

or a jug made in 18th century Dresden, to a plate made

by Picasso in 1952, or the vases of Grayson Perry and

the politically motivated works by Ai Wei Wei. Priced at

£29.95, it is available from www.phaidon.com.

QEST scholar Rose Forshall illustrated Howl

on the Wind, a Cornish tale of challenge, adventure

and a young girl’s unstoppable determination. Rose

completed the drawings for Charmian Hussey’s second

novel during her MA in Authorial Illustration at

University College Falmouth. Copies are available at

£12.99 from www.atlanticpressbooks.com

Women of Words

Laura West Bookbinder Sally Mangum Calligrapher

and memorable part of this project,” commented Laura.

www.laurawest.com

Calligrapher on the project, Sally Mangum first created beautiful lines of

writing to embellish the pages. “As a final touch,” explained Sally, “I’ll be

personalising and numbering each book in a copperplate script, using a

hand-dipped pen with antique British-made nibs.”

“As a QEST scholar, I know how important funding can be,” she

continued. “It has been a privilege working with such an inspiring team

of craftsmen and women on this project, one which will enable many new

craft scholarships.”

www.sallymangum.com

QEST Trustee News

Fiona Rae, Goldsmith and Enameller, has held a Royal Warrant of

Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales since 2001 having started her

business with a loan from the Prince’s Trust.

Fiona has been designing and producing high quality cufflinks, jewellery

and vitreous enamel pieces since graduating from Central St. Martins with

a first class Honours degree in Jewellery Design in 1988. Her work has

been sold in many prestigious outlets such as Liberty, Browns, Asprey’s,

Paul Smith and also internationally, including the USA and Japan. She

designs and produces superior quality contemporary jewellery using

precious metals and sources an enviable selection of the highest quality

gem stones from around the world to meet her clients’

exacting requirements.

Under the Spotlight

Fiona Rae Goldsmith and Enameller

As QEST’s Diamond Jubilee Appeal gathers momentum, Fiona

highlighted the difference that the additional funding would bring to the

Royal Warrant Holders Association’s charity: “For the past two decades we

have been a positive force for crafts in Britain and, from the high calibre

of applications we are aware that there is still much to do. We can only

fund approximately sixteen scholars each year and we would dearly like to

increase that substantially. The other element is appreciating that we now

have more than 240 exceptionally talented craftsmen in the QEST alumni;

some are teaching, others are in conservation and others are self employed.

Craftsmen don’t always understand the world of entrepreneurship and

business, for which reason we would like to be able to provide a mentoring

programme to ensure that the investment we make continues to prosper

and will benefit others, through apprenticeships, in the years to come.”

“I thoroughly enjoy my role as a QEST trustee, it keeps me in touch with

new talent developing and I find it very inspirational. I have a tremendous

amount of passion for both the crafts and the scholars as their careers

progress. The only lowlight of being a trustee is that I wish we were able to

help more people.”

Fiona’s studio and shop is in the grounds of historic Hatfield House in

Hertfordshire: from her window she can see the Tudor Palace where

Queen Elizabeth I lived as a young girl. www.fionarae.co.uk

So many of the craftsmen that come deserve funding, they are all exceptionally talented. Fiona Rae Goldsmith and Enameller

As well as offering a bespoke jewellery service, Fiona has produced an

extensive collection of cufflinks, with in excess of 80 designs and hundreds

of colour options. She uses ancient enamel techniques dating back from

500BC, whereby vitreous enamel is glass fused onto metal. The colours are

hand ground and then each piece is fired in a kiln at least four times. Fiona

is a member of the British Society of Enamellers.

Fiona became a QEST trustee in 2006. Twice a year, more than three

hundred applications are considered and a day of interviews takes place

when artisans are invited to present their craft and highlight their need

for a scholarship. “So many of the craftsmen that come deserve funding,

they are all exceptionally talented. The majority would certainly make an

impact upon British crafts,” explained Fiona. “As a craftsman myself, I am

very aware of how desperately these scholarships are needed and that often

makes the decision making process more difficult.”

Shelley is a practising silversmith who also works in brass and copper. He

has designed and produced his own range of jewellery as well as a series

of marine life, including lobsters and sword fish. These are made entirely

from recycled silver cutlery. Winning a scholarship will enable Shelley to

undergo a year as an apprentice at The Copper Works, Newlyn under the

tutelage of Michael Johnson.

Since graduating with a BA at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design,

Jess has continued to explore her interest in traditional British hand

embroidery techniques. She has found contemporary and innovative

applications to highlight her stitching by utilising unusual base materials

such as paper, photographs and acrylic. Her work now crosses the

boundaries between craft, design and fine art. Jess will use her scholarship

to study for an MA Textiles at the Royal College of Art.

www.jessedwardstextiles.blogspot.com

Sarah has completed her second year of study on the Postgraduate

Diploma in the Conservation of Easel Paintings at the Courtauld Institute

of Art. She has worked on two 18th century paintings, one by David

Morrier from the Royal Collection and another by Gilbert Stuart, owned

by the National Trust. With the scholarship Sarah will undertake her final

year of training in the Conservation of Easel Paintings.

New Scholars (Summer 2011)

Shelley Anderson (25) Metalsmith

Sarah Freeman Easel Painting Conservator

Jess Edwards (23) textile Artist

Sarah Freeman (26) Easel Painting Conservator

Jess Edwards Textile Artist Shelley Anderson Metalsmith

QEST New Scholars

QEST New Scholars

Christopher Gransbury (54) Saddle and Harness Maker

Catrin Morgan (31) Illustrator

Christopher was Head Concierge at London’s prestigious Browns Hotel

for fourteen years before he decided to follow his passion for horses. He

spent two years at Capel Manor College studying saddlery. The scholarship

will ensure that he can attend the Saddle Training Centre under Mark

Romain to acquire additional knowledge in harness and collar making and

attend a course at the MacGregor and Michael Leathercourse in Tetbury to

gain a better understanding of leather restoration.

Catrin already has a substantial body of work that highlights her research

investigating the relationship between image making and deception. Her

book, entitled Phantom Settlements was published by Ditto Press in May

2011. Winning a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship will enable Catrin to gain a

PhD by practice in the Visual Communications department at the Royal

College of Art. www.catrinmorgan.co.uk

Cameron worked as an art director in London’s leading advertising

agencies for more than a decade. He has spent the past two years

researching and studying hand-blocked wallpaper. Now with his

scholarship Cameron can work one-to-one with the acknowledged

lino-cutter Marthe Armitage and thus expand his own designs, gain

greater experience in cutting the blocks in relief and intaglio and hone the

professional skills required.

Christopher Gransbury Saddle and Harness Maker Catrin Morgan Illustrator

Cameron Short Hand Block-Printed Wallpaper Designer Maker

Cameron Short (40) Hand Block-Printed Wallpaper Designer Maker

Hazel Thorn (22) Silversmith and Jeweller


Thomas Nicholls Stonemason and Sculptor Hazel Thorn Silversmith and Jeweller

Hazel has developed mixed metal processes for constructing and casting

vessels. She has received accolades from the Company of Goldsmiths,

including Technological Innovation, for both these areas of her work.

Winning a QEST Scholarship will allow Hazel to study for an MA in

Jewellery and Silversmithing at the Edinburgh College of Art and ensure

that she can bring together these two elements, producing work that is

pioneering and founded on traditional skills. www.hazelthorn.co.uk

QEST CRAFT AWARDS

Thomas Nicholls (29) Stonemason & Sculptor

Tom has been working as a qualified stonemason and sculpture /

architectural conservator in stone and metal for the past six years. Some

of his recent work has included carving a replacement stone hand for the

19th century sculpture of Prince Edward on Fleet Street, cleaning and

restoring the 16th century King’s Table in Westminster Hall and restoring

the exterior of the Buxton Memorial Fountain in Westminster. He is

passionate about expressing energy and movement through the medium

of stone and the scholarship will enable Tom to develop these ideas whilst

studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Stone Carving at the City and

Guilds of London Art School in Kennington. www.tomjnicholls.com

o you know someone who could benefit from a QEST Award?

Scholarships of up to £15,000 are awarded twice a year to craftsmen

and women with exceptional talent to enable them to advance their

education and skills in modern and traditional crafts in the UK.

These scholarships are open to all ages and even for those embarking

upon a second career. The trustees look for well thought out projects

that highlight applicants’ passion and commitment to their craft and

thus ensure that they will contribute to the pool of talent in the UK

D and reflect the excellence of British craftsmanship as symbolised by the

Royal Warrant of Appointment.

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, the charitable arm of the

Royal Warrant Holders Association, was established in 1990 with

money contributed by its members, to mark the 90th birthday of

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the 150th anniversary of the

founding of the Association.

To find out more and download an application form, visit the QEST

website at www.qest.org.uk

ChairmanRichard Watling

Trustees:Jenifer EmeryEdward Goodyear Ltd

Nick FarrowFarrows Ltd

Mark HendersonGieves and Hawkes Ltd

Sally MangumCalligrapher Fiona RaeGoldsmith and Enameller

Trustee & Honorary TreasurerAlec McQuinRokill Ltd

Ex OfficioTrusteeRobert HallJames & Son (Grain Merchants) Ltd

Director of QEST EnterprisesPenny BendallBendall Ceramic Conservation SecretaryRichard Peek ManagerVictoria Churchward AdministratorWill Davis

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust 1 Buckingham PlaceLondon SW1E 6HR General enquiriesTel 020 7828 2268Email [email protected]

Media enquiries Shelley-Anne ClaircourtTel 020 7854 1827Email [email protected]

www.qest.org.uk

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QEST Trustee News

Registered Charity No. 802557

Each year QEST trustees are invited to attend a number of colleges

and establishments to see scholars in situ and have the opportunity

to meet tutors and specialists. These visits are vital as they encourage

communication between the two organisations and enable trustees to see

directly the level of support that is provided by the institutions. For

many scholars it is the first time that they meet the trustees since their

initial interview.

Professor and Head of Programme in the Goldsmithing, Silversmithing,

Metalwork & Jewellery Department, Hans Stofer and Administrator, Ruth

Chambers organised a facility visit to the Royal College of Art, where two

QEST scholars gave a guided tour of their respective departments.

Jennifer Gray spoke in detail about her work as an MA GSM&J student

and a tour of the Ceramics Department was conducted by Sam Bakewell,

currently undertaking an MA course in Ceramics & Glass with his

scholarship funding.

In addition to taking a tour of the college, the QEST trustees were able to

learn more about the scholars’ respective craft specialities and view some

of the exemplary work that was being prepared for the

end-of-year exhibition.

Trustees out and about

QEST trustee Penny Bendall arranged a visit to the Hamilton Kerr

Institute and the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge. The

trustees visited the conservation departments of Applied Arts; Paintings,

Drawings and Prints; and Antiquities and a tour of the Hamilton Kerr

Institute conducted by its director, Rupert Featherstone.

The Fitzwilliam houses a world-class collection of art and antiquities and

the Hamilton Kerr provides a respected specialist unit for the conservation

of easel paintings. The visit provided a reminder of the importance of

fostering and nurturing the next generation of restorers, conservators

and craftsmen and women. QEST performs a key role in this process by

supporting a wide variety of crafts and craft scholars every year, many of

whom go on to secure employment and training in high profile cultural

institutions. A number of QEST scholars have enjoyed the opportunity to

hone their skills at the Hamilton Kerr Institute and it is hoped that future

scholars will continue this legacy.

The Worshipful Company of Carpenters coordinated the trustees’ visit

in their capacity as a new supporter of QEST. It founded the Building

Crafts College in 1893. Ten years ago the college moved to Stratford in

East London and it is now a government-sponsored centre of vocational

excellence. It offers a wide range of woodworking, shop fitting and

stonemasonry courses. The Principal, Len Conway, gave a tour of the

College, highlighting the apprenticeship schemes and the bespoke courses

that are arranged for specific companies.

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