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QEST Magazine
Spring 2013
Uniting Craftsmen
“As the demand for original bespoke and handmade crafts continue, QEST
scholars are showing their retail prowess by joining forces with like-minded organisations and taking advantage of their marketing skills to sell their work in new environments and attract new markets.
Royal Warrant holding company Holland & Holland kindly included six QEST scholars at their annual display of crafts in November and their work will be showcased until later this month at the flagship store in Bruton Street. Zoe Harding incorporated pheasant feathers within her signature silver cuffs and showed a range of her jewellery. Mia Sabel had especially made a range of dog collars, leather Christmas ornaments and a variety of leather bound stationery items that reflected Holland & Holland’s rural heritage. Bob Johnston had woven a stunning stag’s head in several shades of willow that proved to be a show-stopper, whilst Suzy Merrifield’s colourful range of knitted scarves reflected the autumn hues. Calligrapher Davina Chapman exhibited some of her witty verse with
hunting and fishing themes. Mary French demonstrated the art of book
binding and was regaled throughout the evening by guests who had libraries with many broken spines desperately in need of her attention..”
