Heritage Crafts Awards 2022 finalists announced

Following a strong year full of high-quality nominations, the finalists for this year’s Heritage Crafts Awards, supported by the Marsh Charitable Trust, have been announced.

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The finalists are (in alphabetical order):

Heritage Crafts / Marsh Maker of the Year

• Rachel Frost, bow-felted hat maker
• Hannah McAndrew, slipware potter
• Fergus Wessel, letter cutter

Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainer of the Year

• Line Hansen, saddler
• Frances Roche, saddler
• Mark Romain, saddler

Heritage Crafts / Marsh Trainee of the Year

• Megan Rigby, hand engraver
• Sarah Ready, withy pot maker
• Eden Sorrel Russell, saddler

Heritage Crafts / Marsh Volunteer of the Year

• Patricia Basham, Knitting and Crochet Guild
• Kezia Hoffman, Granary Creative Arts Centre
• Ian Pearson, British Society of Scientific Glassblowers

The winners will be announced at a prestigious winner’s reception later in the year.