Following a strong year full of high-quality nominations, the finalists for this year’s Heritage Crafts Awards, supported by the Marsh Christian Trust, have been announced.
The finalists are (in alphabetical order):
HCA/Marsh Maker of the Year
- Fabian Bush, boat builder
- Rachel Frost, bowed-felt hat maker
- Tracey Sheppard, glass engraver
HCA/Marsh Trainer of the Year
- Deborah Carre, cordwainer
- Delyth Done, blacksmith
- Kevin Millward, potter
- Greg Rowland, wheelwright
HCA/Marsh Trainee of the Year
- Kieran Berry, paper maker
- Niam Chauhan, luthier
- Francis Lloyd-Jones, potter
- Anna Olafsson, hand engraver
HCA/Marsh Volunteer of the Year
- Colin Garrett, British Violin Making Association and Rowan Armour-Brown Memorial Trust Fund
- Jane Kerr, Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association
- Debbie Richardson, Braid Society
The winners will be announced at a prestigious winner’s reception later in the year.
