Awards and Memberships

Veronica Main MBE (MA) is a:

Queen Elizabeth Scholar (QEST) Wingate Scholarship Holder City & Guilds Gold Medal Award Holder for Straw Work Finalist - Heritage Crafts President’s Award 2021 Worshipful Company of Basketmakers - Outstanding contribution to Basket Making 2024

Current Memberships:

British Hat Guild - Founder member  Heritage Crafts Association  Basketmakers Association (BA) Dress and Textile Specialists (DATS) Guild of Straw Craftsmen (U.K.) National Association of Wheat Weavers (USA) California Straw Arts Guild (USA)

Past Work:

2023 WOW! House/BHG display, Chelsea Design Studio Brain Tumour Research/Jockey Club/Epsom Derby Charity Auction

2020 Royal Ascot At Home