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6 March 2018 – Mia Sabel donated a hand-stitched leather mirror, in collaboration with HOWE London, to an auction at the V&A to raise funds for QEST.

7 September 2017 – Mia Sabel has been invited

to a panel discussion about craftsmanship for

the MichelAngelo Foundation for “The Master’s

Touch” launch event.

21 March 2017 – Mia Sabel has been invited to run some leatherworking workshop at Heal’s as part of their Modern Craft Market month.

12 October 2016 – Mia Sabel will be demonstrating saddlery skills and running workshops at our first attendance at SalonQP, in collaboration with Bentleys London

3-7 May 2016 – SABEL Saddlery participated in the second London Craft Week at Bentleys London

26 Jan 2016 – Mia from SABEL Saddlery has been invited to a RWHA/QEST fundraising Auction at the V&A and will be donating a bespoke set of stationery items for auction

22 Sept 2015 – SABEL Saddlery and Howe 36 Bourne Street announce collaboration with live demonstration on 22 September 2015

4-6 Sept 2015 – SABEL bespoke watch straps to exhibit at the Concours of Elegance in the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh with QEST and the Royal Warrant Holder Association

13-17 May 2015 – SABEL bespoke watch straps exhibited in the Royal Warrant Holder Association’s Pavilion at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

May 2015 – Mia Sabel and workshop filmed by VCCP for the new LG G4 leather-backed mobile phone for O2

Mar 2015 – SABEL Saddlery sets up workshop and demonstrates watch strap making at Fortnum & Mason for London Craft Week

Feb 2015 – Mia Sabel photographed by Tim Allen for Artisans project

June 2014 – Mia Sabel attends Ecco Leather Hotshops 007 in Amsterdam.

3-5 April 2014 – Mia Sabel exhibits at Royal Academy with Walpole Crafted.

6 Mar 2014 – Mia Sabel accepted onto the Walpole Crafted Mentorship Programme 2014

27 Feb-2 Mar – Dragon Chaise Longue by Peter Linnett exhibited in Design Shanghai

2-4 Aug 2013 – SABEL Saddlery runs workshops at Spoonfest.

5 Jun 2013 – Mia Sabel skydives in aid of QEST.

2 Apr 2013 – Mia Sabel is invited to speak at a QEST Marketing Seminar on 2 May 2013.

22 Mar 2013 – Mia Sabel is invited to demonstrate saddlery skills by the Heritage Craft Association at the Ideal Home Show in Earls Court, London.

Nov/Dec 2012 – UK Handmade Christmas Showcase

8 Nov 2012 – SABEL Saddlery is showcased at Holland & Holland in a collaboration with QEST.

Oct 2012 – Bespoke leather commission for a lighting sculpture “Ember” for lighting designer Stuart Haygarth, for the Abu Dhabi Art Fair.

6 Jul 2012 – Mia Sabel has now achieved Qualified Saddler status from the Society of Master Saddlers.

28 Jun 2012 – Mia Sabel was invited to exhibit and demonstrate in the QEST marquee at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

3 Apr 2012 – Mia Sabel has been awarded Finalist in the Specialist Media section of the Craft&Design Selected Awards 2012.

1 Mar 2012 – Mia Sabel was presented to the Queen at Fortnum & Mason for being part of the QEST Crafting Excellence exhibition.

6 Feb 2012 – Launch of the QEST Crafting exhibition at Fortnum & Mason until 29 July.

3 Jan 2012 – Public voting for shortlisting designers for Craft&Design Selected Awards now open until 31 March 2012. Vote now at www.craftmaker.co.uk/miasabel

9 Nov 2011 – Delivered first product for Madame Tussauds... pictures here.

16 Oct 2011 – Bespoke leather commission for a lighting sculpture “Light Load” for lighting designer Stuart Haygarth, appears in Korea for an exhibition.

19 Sept 2011 – SABEL Saddlery will be popping-up at Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors every Saturday (instead of alternating Sats and Suns). This should be easier for customers to remember when we are in the shop.

1 Sept 2011 – Attending first major Fair at Handmade11 in Britain at Chelsea Old Town Hall at the end of October.

24 Jun 2011 – Passed Level 3 Bridle exam and combined with a Level 3 Saddle pass.

7 Jun 2011 – Awarded QEST Craft Scholarship Award at Annual Luncheon for the Royal Warrant Holders Association.