Last night, Monday 11th May 2026, we had the honour of attending the House & Garden Craft Prize awards in London alongside so many inspiring makers and artists. We’re incredibly grateful to have been recognised as one of the finalists and to be part of a new initiative celebrating the importance of fine art and craft within contemporary culture.

Congratulations to Oliver Spendley on the win. It was a privilege to stand amongst such thoughtful and accomplished work.

A sincere thank you to all judges, Sotheby's London, Mulberry England, Crafts Council, and House & Garden for supporting and championing craftsmanship in this way. These moments matter deeply for makers and for the future of craft itself.

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We’re honoured to share that Ash & Plumb has been named among the top 16 finalists for the 2026 House & Garden Craft Prize - a new initiative celebrating the most compelling voices in contemporary British craft.

Launched this year, the prize seeks to recognise work that pushes beyond tradition - where material, process, and intent come together to shape something culturally significant. It places contemporary craft firmly within the same arena as fine art, acknowledging both its intellectual depth and its enduring relevance.

As part of the prize, shortlisted works will be exhibited at Sotheby’s New Bond Street during London Craft Week from 11–17 May 2026.  

This exhibition brings together a small group of makers whose work spans disciplines, materials, and approaches - yet shares a common thread of intent and rigour. It offers a rare moment to see contemporary craft held collectively, not as isolated practices, but as part of a broader cultural movement.

You can read more on the official House & Garden Craft Prize finalists announcement page here

Serpens Calyx Vessel (2026)
English oak, waxed cotton thread
H: 31cm x D: 17cm x W: 34cm

This vessel draws on ancient ceremonial forms with each handle carved into a serpent like shape. The piece is turned and carved from a single section of solid Oak before being charred and aged to develop a rich dark patina. Featuring elements of the form eroded by fire and the fissures mended with waxed cotton thread.