The Heritage Crafts Awards

Paul Jacobs

Paul Jacobs is co-owner of Ernest Wright scissor makers in Sheffield. Paul is a judge for the President’s Award for Endangered Crafts, which his company won in 2020.

Jay Blades

Jay Blades is a furniture restorer and presenter of BBC’s Repair Shop. Jay is a judge for the President’s Award for Endangered Crafts.

Kate Hobhouse

Kate Hobhouse is Chair of Fortnum and Mason. Kate is a judge for the President’s Award for Endangered Crafts.

Patricia Lovett MBE is Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association and a professional scribe and illuminator. Patricia was Vice-Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association from when it was founded to when she took...

Simon Sadinsky

Simon Sadinsky is Deputy Director of The Prince’s Foundation. Simon is a judge for the President’s Award for Endangered Crafts.

Robin Wood

Trustee and former Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association, professional polelathe bowl turner and green woodworker Robin Wood is an internationally respected wood worker specialising in the use of local timbers and traditional...

Daniel Carpenter

Operations Director of the Heritage Crafts Association Daniel is Operations Director of the Heritage Crafts Association. Prior to this, Daniel spent nine years working for Voluntary Arts, the national development agency for voluntary...

Chrissie Freeth

Trustee of the Heritage Crafts Association Chrissie Freeth is a full time tapestry weaver based in West Yorkshire and a full member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen. She is also included in...