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QEST Crafting Excellence
Monday 6 February to Sunday 29 July
Crafting Excellence: An Exhibition of Craft, First Floor
Fortnum & Mason has established a reputation for supporting excellent British craftsmanship, and this fourth exhibition celebrates handmade crafts created by Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust scholars in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thirty-two QEST scholars present their crafts for sale from 6 February to 29 July 2012, and are also happy to discuss commissions and personalised items.
Under the patronage of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, QEST enables talented craftsmen and women to fulfil their potential through education and apprenticeships. QEST’s 2012 Diamond Jubilee Fundraising Appeal aims to raise funds to double their annual scholarships.
Below is a full listing of the rolling programme of QEST related events on the shop floor.
Monday 6 February from 12noon
Superior Script.
Calligrapher Davina Chapman will demonstrate her exquisite work, and will hand write cards and short love letters for your very own Valentine.
Ground Floor
Wednesday 7 March at 8.30am
Fabric Fantasia
Join Painter-stainer Melissa White for breakfast and be inspired by her demonstrations of her beguiling designs for screens, cushions and all manner of ‘stuff’.
Parlour Restaurant. Ticket Price: £25. Reservations: 0845 602 5694
Wednesday 21 March at 8.30am
Red Leather, Yellow Leather
Come to breakfast with leather designer Mia Sabel as she introduces us to the world of leather processing using vintage fabrics and embossing techniques.
Parlour Restaurant. Ticket Price: £25. Reservations: 0845 602 5694
Tuesday 24 April at 6pm
Accessories For The Occasion:
This exclusive evening on the Second Floor features the finest hats, bags and accessories from Fortnum’s and QEST fashion scholars. The evening features The Ultimate Accessory – The Hat’, with Fortnum’s very own Milliner, Adrian Philip Howard introducing QEST milliners.
For more detail, please see the event entry for 24 April. Ticket Price: £25. Reservations: 0845 602 5694
Wednesday 9 May at 6.30pm
Sweet Delight
We are abuzz with excitement, as we introduce you to the apiarist, James Hamill, for an evening of sweet delight.
First Floor. Ticket Price: £25. Reservations: 0845 602 5694
Wednesday 16 May at 6.30pm
Stained Glass by Moonlight
Join us for an evening with Sophie D’Souza as she introduces us to the mysterious art and craft of making stained glass by hand.
First Floor. Ticket Price: £25. Reservations: 0845 602 5694
£5 from all ticket sales to QEST events will be donated to the QEST Diamond Jubilee Appeal.
Please click here to download the QEST Crafting Excellence brochure.
