News - Fellowship

Find out more about this year's cohort of Scholars and Fellows, and why they can’t wait to get started. 

Stonemason and SPAB Fellow Jack Buchanan describes a visit to Pluscarden Abbey, where reverence for the past, coupled with a willingness to adapt and repurpose, creates a harmonious coexistence between the ancient ruins and a vibrant, living community. 

2023 SPAB Fellow Kate Longworth tells us about discovering the joys of bricklaying and the importance of female role models. 

We’re delighted to welcome an enthusiastic new group of conservation professionals, who will begin their training programmes in March. 

A shingle maker and signwriter, 2022 SPAB Fellow Owen Bushell recounts his experiences so far...

2022 Fellow Daahir Mohamed is a lime plasterer. From the road he shares some highlights and reflections on heritage. 

We’re delighted that plasterer and 2022 Fellow Daahir Mohamed has been awarded a generous grant from Heritage Crafts. The grant will help to support him during the Fellowship, our six-month training scheme for craftspeople.

SPAB Fellow Toby Slater explores the craft of Herefordshire carpenter and stonemason John Abel.

2019 Fellow Matthew Wilson looks back on six months of travel, craft and thought-provoking conversations.