QEST ‘Making the Future’ Campaign

Hand & Lock has partnered with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Education Employers to launch their new Making the Future campaign, designed to inspire and educate the next generation of creators and artisans through engaging school workshops and hands-on tasks. This collaboration aims to ignite creativity, develop skills, and foster an appreciation for craftsmanship and design among young people.

The Making the Future initiative brings together the rich heritage of Hand & Lock’s renowned embroidery expertise with QEST’s commitment to nurturing craft talent. Through interactive workshops, students are introduced to various embroidery techniques, learning not only the technical skills involved but also the history, artistry, and cultural significance behind these traditional crafts. These sessions encourage students to solve problems, practice patience, and develop attention to detail, all while fostering a sense of pride in the value of craftsmanship.

Additionally, the campaign highlights the importance of creative careers, offering young people a glimpse into the diverse and rewarding world of the arts and crafts sector—fields that are often overlooked in conventional school curricula. By emphasizing the preservation of traditional crafts in the modern world, Making the Future encourages children to connect with their cultural heritage and explore how these skills can be adapted and celebrated today.

Through this initiative, Hand & Lock and QEST aim to inspire a new generation of artisans, creating a lasting impact on the future of craftsmanship.