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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 [email protected]

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

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ABOUT QEST 8

Inside: Lollipop

vase by Timothy

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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: [email protected]

Website: www.qest.org.uk

Press enquiries: Shelley-Anne Claircourt

Tel: 020 7854 1827

Email: [email protected]

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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