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HRH The Earl of Wessex helped 270
members of the Royal Warrant Holders
Windsor and Eton Association and their
guests to raise 36,500 for QEST Scholarships
at a Race Night and Buffet Dinner.
Organiser of the event, Michael Skinner,
President of the Windsor and Eton
Association, commented, This was the first
fundraising event for QEST and we were
delighted that guests included members from
all four Royal Warrant Holders Associations.
We were extremely grateful to HM The
Queen for graciously allowing us to use the
Riding School of the Royal Mews at Windsor
for the occasion. I am delighted with the
amount we have raised and very grateful to the
Earl of Wessex for joining us for the evening.
Later in the year a team of runners raised
2,800 for QEST when they took part in the
inaugural Royal Parks Half Marathon. The 16
runners included representatives from QEST
Trustees, RWHA staff, Warrant Holding
companies, local Associations, the Royal
Household, and organisations withlinks to the RWHA. The Marathon was
organised by the Royal Parks Foundation, the
charity for Londons Royal Parks, and 12,500
runners took part in the event. QEST plans to
enter a team in the Marathon again this year.
More details from claire@rwha.co.uk
SPECIAL EVENTSBOOST QEST FUNDS
TH E N E WS LE TT ER O F T HE QU EEN EL I Z A B E T H SC H OLA RS H I P TRU S T, I S S U E 1 9 , S P R I N G 2009
Helping craftsmen andwomen of all ages to excel
in their careers
HRH The Earl of Wessex and Michael Skinner, President of the Royal Warrant HoldersWindsor and Eton Association, at the Race Night
The QEST Half Marathon team
I N S I D E
N EW S F RO M S CH OL AR S 25
NEW SCHOLARS 67
ABOUT QEST 8
Inside: Lollipop
vase by Timothy
Harris page 4
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Wall paintings conservator Lisa Shekede (1995) has been
working on wall paintings in a monastery in the Troodos
mountains in Cyprus. The paintings - of traditional pigments on
lime plaster - date mainly from the 13th and early 15th centuries
and depict a range of typical Cypriot subjects including episodes
from the New Testament. They cover the walls, vault and pillars
of Agios Herakleidios, the earliest of the three churches at the
site. Lisa explains, This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and
the earliest structure dates back to the 11th century. The work
is challenging because the paintings have been badly affected by
smoke from candles, rain water infiltration and by inferior
previous restorations. The team from the Courtauld Instituteis currently concentrating on stabilising and cleaning the
paintings. The conservation programme will continue until 2011
and is being undertaken in collaboration with the Cyprus
Department of Antiquities and the Bishopric of Morphou, with
substantial financial support from the A G Leventis Foundation.
Lisa is also currently working on projects in China, Bhutan,
Jordan, and Malta, as well as the UK.
Calligrapher Sally Mangum (2007) has completed a vellum panel
incorporating calligraphy, illumination and heraldry, for Downside Abbey,
near Bath. Sally explains the backround, They had received a letter from
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, offering the Popes congratulations and blessing on
the fourth centenary of Downside Abbey School, founded in 1606, and
wanted this written out beautifully for display. The piece was inspired by
illuminated Renaissance manuscripts from the Vatican. I stretched the vellum
onto a 285 x 520mm board, and wrote the body of the letters in italic
Humanist script. This was encased in a painted laurel leaf border, with
Renaissance jewelled corners and modelled up shell gold illumination. The
Arms of Downside Abbey and the Papal Arms featured on the upper and
lower edges of the border.
www.sallymangum.co.uk
Painter Stainer Melissa White (2007)has completed a set of Elizabethan
painted cloths for a Grade II listed
Elizabethan Old Hall in Norfolk. The
linen wall hangings on all four walls of a
bedroom are painted with a very rare
antiquework multivine design which
still survives in a house in Kent. Melissa
explains, There was some detective
work involved in replacing missing parts
of the design that were damaged. The
original design is very strong black andwhite antiquework but we mellowed it
down a little to suit its setting and give it
a well established look. I had to move to
a larger studio to work on this project andinstall a massive three by six metre wooden
frame to stretch the linen for painting.
The cloths fit neatly around all the
architectural features in the bedroom two
doors, large windows and a fireplace. We
incorporated cartouches to go above each door
and the client chose family mottoes to go in
each - a 16th century fashion. This is certainly
the first time the multivine design has been
reproduced in its entirety and it promises tochallenge many of our current preconceptions
of Tudor interior decoration.
www.fairlyte.co.uk
Panel detail
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Mosaic artist Gary Drostle (2006) has completed a floor mosaic
in porcelain for Valentines Park in Ilford, Essex. The mosaic,
which represents historic elements from the Parks history, is
three metres in diameter. It was commissioned by Redbridge
Council for Bishops Walk, as a focal point for the refurbishment
of the north end of the park. Images in the mosaic include an East
Indiaman ship representing one of the parks owners, Sir Charles
Raymond, who made his fortune as a Captain with the East India
Company. The bishops mitre represents Thomas Ken (died 1711) the
nonjuring Bishop of Bath and Wells, who was reputed to have stayed at
Valentines. The restored park will be officially opened on Valentines Day.
www.drostle.com
Ceramicist Peter Ting (1997), who is consultant toAsprey in London, mounted a solo exhibition in Shanghai,
China Reformed in the autumn. I used the opportunity
to return to my Chinese roots by honouring the tradition
and craftsmanship of Chinese porcelain while injecting
each component with my own contemporary twist, he
explains. The new collection was in three sections, each
celebrating a different type of Chinese porcelain: Blanc de
Chine (white porcelain produced since the Ming
Dynasty 1368-1644), Western-influenced ornaments
that represent the imperial Jingdezhen kilns, and large-
scale vases (pictured here). The vases were alsoexhibited at Peters one man show at Asprey.
Letterer and stonecarver Matt Caines
(1999) was awarded a Winston Churchill
Memorial Trust Fellowship to spend six
weeks on the Greek island of Tinos. Theaward was to enable him to reproduce
classical marble carving to improve his
sculptural techniques. Matt says, Tinos
has a long history of marble carving and I
had one-to-one tuition with Petros
Dellatolas, who has worked on stone carving
since he was a boy. During my stay I carved
a high Hellenistic head of the goddess Hygia
in Pentellicon marble. My QEST Scholarship
upgraded my skills, particularly in working
with Italian marble. Having been teaching
for eight years, it was wonderful to work ondifferent skills and in a different stone.
Matt teaches four stone carving classes a week
at St Johns Church, Bethnal Green. Our
students range from young people with no
qualifications to OAPs and students from theBuilding Crafts College. As well as teaching
them to use the tools, I encourage them to try
direct carving, relief carving and some letter
cutting. I try to make them aware of the history
of sculpture and stonework from the Ancient
Greeks onwards. Last summer I worked with
young apprentices with no previous experience
on four stone monoliths for the St Josephs
Hospice courtyard garden which won a bronze
medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The
monoliths have now been moved to the
Hospice for patients and visitors to enjoy.www.mattcaines.co.uk
h o l a r s
St Joseph's Hospice monolith
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Whitby Jet Jeweller Jacqueline Cullen (2004) received an Arts
Council Grant for a showcase installation at Londons
Canary Wharf shopping mall when she showed Whitby jet
jewellery in a sculptural way rather than using traditional
jewellery display techniques. It was an opportunity to
educate the public on Whitby jet. Jewellery created by
Jacqueline will appear in 'Harry Potter and the Half BloodPrince', due to be released this summer. It will be worn by
Narcissa played by Helen McCrory.
www.jacquelinecullen.com
Conservation student Jo Beney (2007), who is studying on a QEST funded degreecourse at the City & Guilds of London Art School, secured a three month internship
at the Bayerische Schlsser Verwaltung, the organisation responsible for the
upkeep and conservation of all state-owned palaces, castles, gardens and lakes in
Bavaria. In the Restoration Centre, housed in the outbuildings of Nymphenburg
Palace in Munich, Jo worked on a children's carriage dating from 1700 which
was being conserved in preparation for loan to the V&A this spring. The
project enabled Jo to learn a range of new
techniques and spend time with experienced
conservators and carvers from many different
departments. Jo also helped to re-hang
exhibition spaces, make behind-the-scenes visitsand attend numerous talks and lectures. She
comments, "My time at the BSV was
inspirational, and the placement surpassed my
expectations in every sense."
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Glassmaker Timothy Harris (1991) has created two special pieces as tributes to the
iconic designs of his father. Michael Harris was one of the most influential glassmakers of the late 20th century and the founder of Mdina Glass in Malta (1968-72)
and Isle of Wight Studio Glass from 1972 until his untimely death in 1994. Timothy
has continued and developed his fathers tradition of creating distinctive designs
and working with vibrant colours. He comments, I am carrying on my fathers
belief in being innovative and creative with the material pushing it as far
as possible, particularly with surface decoration. The new pieces
were specially produced for the now annual collectors Studio
Event held at Isle of Wight Glass last year. One is a Lollipop
Vase, the other a bark vase entitled 'New Forest' (both
illustrated here). The Lollipop Vase is the most recognisable of
Michaels groundbreaking designs and Timothys 2008 version is
one of a long line of interpretations he has created for Isle of
Wight Glass.
www.isleofwightstudioglass.co.uk
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h o l a r s Details of QEST Scholars can be foundon the website www.qest.org.uk
Shoes by shoe designer Camilla Skovgaard (2006) are now being sold in
Harvey Nichols of Knightsbridges Shoe Boutique. Saks 5th Avenue,who bought her first shoes after graduation in 2006, have also ordered
her spring/summer 2009 collection. Camilla comments, I am still
also creating shoes for British fashion house Matthew Williamson and
the spring/summer 09 catwalk show in New York was our sixth
season of collaboration.
www.camillaskovgaard.com
Christmas cards designed and made by
paper artist Cai Jia Eng (2008) were on salein Fortnum and Masons Christmas Bazaar.
www.entertheplant.com
Botanical illustrator Niki Simpson (2003) won a Royal Horticultural Society
Gold Medal in the photography section of the Great Autumn Show in
Westminster for an exhibit of native plants. Pictured here is Honesty, one of theeight images included in the gold medal winning display. Niki was recently
elected a Fellow of the RSA.
www.nikisimpson.co.uk
Square Piano Restorer Ben
Marks (2008) was given an
award to buy tools by the
National Association of
Decorative & Fine Arts
Societies Wessex branch. He
says, I have been able to buy a
high quality set of hand forged
chisels which have really
helped my work.
IN BRIEF
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Eleanor Bird, BA (28)Stained glass painter
Eleanor runs her own business designing and making stained
glass windows for churches and secular buildings. Her
particular interest is church glass. Winning a 7,840 Scholarship
means she can study on the MA in Glass course at the University
of Sunderland.
www.2birds.org
Cai Jia Eng, BSc (22) Paper craft artist
Cai Jia creates intricate hand-made greetings cards
and three-dimensional miniature models. Winning a
2,620 Scholarship means that Cai Jia can study at
the University of the Arts in London on a one
year Diploma in Art and Design, and take
additional related modules.
www.entertheplant.com
Simon Foulser, BA Hons MSc (32) Carpenter and joiner
Simon, who gained a BA Hons in the History of Art and
Architecture and an MSc in Timber Framed Building
Conservation, is keen to specialise in repairing timber frame
houses. Winning a 6,330 Scholarship enables him to attend
specialist courses at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum.
Marina Hughes (39)Decorative artist and muralist
Marina runs her own bespoke decoration and design service with a portfolio
including wood graining, marbling, murals and gilding. Her 9,450
Scholarship means she can study European techniques of decorative painting
with one of Frances leading experts.www.marinahughes.co.uk
These Scholars will receive their awards at the Royal Warrant Holders Luncheon in London in June.
New SCHOLARS
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Andrian Melka (36)Sculptor
Andrian undertakes commissions from small bronzes to large
public carvings in limestone, sandstone and marble. He has
created works for Highgrove Estate and worked on sculptures
for Doncaster Minster and Selby Abbey. Winning a 3,000
Scholarship helps Andrian to travel to Carrara to work in one of
Italys leading marble workshops.
www.melkasculpture.co.uk
Laura Mills, BA (25) Easel paintings conservator
Laura recently completed a three year Postgraduate Diploma in easel
painting conservation at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Her particular love
is modern painting. Winning a 9,000 Scholarship means she can
undertake an internship in the Conservation department at the Tate.
Martina Scott, BA Hons (39) Calligrapher
Martina runs her own calligraphy business,producing work for exhibitions, certificates
and invitations. She also teaches. Winning a
2,650 Scholarship means she can study on
the Advanced Training Scheme run by the
Society of Scribes and Illuminators and
attend an international symposium.
Bethan Lloyd Worthington, BDes Hons (25) Ceramicist
Bethan set up her own business in 2006 after
graduating with first class honours and
distinction in Three Dimensional Design. She
designs and hand makes illustrated
domestic tableware and wall pieces and
has gained considerable critical
acclaim. The 11,140 Scholarship
enables her to study for an MA in
Ceramics and Glass at the RCA.www.bethanlloydworthington.co.uk
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W H O S W H O A T Q E S T
Chairman: Richard Watling, John Walker & Sons Ltd
Trustees: Alex Davis, Calor Gas Ltd,Jenifer Emery, Edward Goodyear Ltd,
James Fraser, Hamilton & Inches Ltd, Bill Gunn, Pol Roger Ltd,
Fiona Rae, Enameller, Tim Roupell, Daily Bread Ltd,
Secretary: Richard Peck
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
No 1 Buckingham Place,
London SW1E 6HR
Registered Charity No. 802557
General enquiries:
Victoria Churchward
Tel: 020 7828 2268 Fax: 020 7828 1668
Email: qest@rwha.co.uk
Website: www.qest.org.uk
Press enquiries: Shelley-Anne Claircourt
Tel: 020 7854 1827
Email: info@pressoffice.co.uk
Did You Know?
QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOLARSHIPS
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) was established in 1990 to celebrate
the 150th anniversary of the Royal Warrant Holders Association and the 90th birthday
of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The Trust was set up with money given by
members of the Association, which represents the 800 companies and individualsprivileged to hold a Royal Warrant of Appointment to The Queen, The Duke of
Edinburgh, or The Prince of Wales.
Scholarships ranging from 1,000 to
15,000 are awarded to fund further study,
training and practical experience for
craftsmen and women. Applicants must
demonstrate they have already developed a
high level of skill and are firmly committed
to their craft or trade. There is no age limit
but you must live and work in the UK.
Full details and an application form
can be found on our website:
www.qest.org.uk or from the address
shown left, enclosing an A4 self-addressed
envelope with a 56p stamp. Application
forms for Summer 2009 Scholarships must
be received by 5 June 2009.
Since 1991 QEST has given 1,215,000 to 191 craftsmen and women for
further training and work experience
50 Scholars were over 40 when they won their award and 14 of those over 50
The youngest Scholar was 17
90 different crafts and conservation skills have been represented from
Animation to Wooden Car Body Restoration
A third of all applicants are aged between 31 and 40
Twice as many women as men apply for Scholarships
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