Licentiateship membership update

We are delighted to announce that the World Crafts Council has awarded Licentiateship Membership to three extraordinary graduates from the BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects programme at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, in conjunction with the 2026 GHQF Awards.

A massive congratulations to our new members:

🏆 Yulu Zhang (Student of the Year 2026)

🥈 Miranda Townsend (2nd Prize)

🥉 Shiyi Hui (3rd Prize)

At the WCC, our mission is to support, elevate, and preserve the power of fine craft. Seeing the innovative, deeply conceptual, and meticulously executed work of these three designers gives us immense pride.

Have a look through the album below to see their brilliant presentation moments alongside their standout graduation pieces. Welcome to the WCC community, designers!

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