AGM & Bursary Awards Evening

The evening will begin with the York Consortium’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by President James Grierson (open to active members). Following this, guests are invited to gather in the undercroft for a drinks reception and informal showcase with previous bursary recipients. Donors and sponsors will also be present, sharing their work and supporting the continued development of heritage crafts.

The Bursary Awards Ceremony, led by Bursary Officer Alaina Schmisseur and introduced by Chair Kibby Schaefer, will recognise and celebrate the 2026 bursary recipients.

The event will conclude with an alumni session, in which past bursary winners reflect on their unique professional journeys, the impact of bursary support on their careers, and our collective passion for supporting heritage crafts and conservation.

Speakers:

Joanne Harrison – Heritage Architect
An architect, consultant, and researcher specialising in historic building conservation and sustainable design. Joanne combines professional practice with research to explore both the physical fabric of buildings and the lived experience of their users. She has over 20 years’ experience collaborating with professionals and communities across the heritage and architectural sectors.

Marlène Lagnado – Stone Mason & Letter Cutter
Originally from Alsace, France, Marlène began her career working on building restoration sites. She moved to York in 2020 to undertake a stonemasonry apprenticeship, developing her knowledge of British heritage and conservation. A 2024 SPAB Fellow, she is currently specialising in lettercutting through a three-year apprenticeship in Cambridge.

Dan Cheetham – Millwright & Conservation Carpenter
Dan is a heritage carpenter and apprentice millwright working across the UK to restore historic windmills, watermills, and vernacular buildings. A former firefighter, he brings resilience and practical problem-solving to his craft. His conservation expertise was further developed during the SPAB Fellowship (2023).

Evening Schedule:
6:00–6:30pm – AGM (members only)
6:30–7:00pm – Drinks reception & bursary showcase
7:00–7:40pm – Bursary Awards Ceremony
7:40–8:30pm – Alumni talks
9:00pm – Event close

Additional Information:

• This is a free event
• Open to members, supporters, and those with an interest in heritage crafts and conservation
• An opportunity to engage with craftspeople, alumni, and supporters of the sector

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York, United Kingdom

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