Highgrove Atelier | The King’s Foundation Alumni Collections

Highgrove Atelier - Craftsmanship from The King’s Foundation

The Highgrove Atelier is a curated collection of commissions created by alumni of The King’s Foundation and sold through Highgrove online and in-store. Bringing together exceptional craftsmanship, heritage skills, and contemporary design inspired by Highgrove Gardens, each piece celebrates the talent of emerging makers trained through the Foundation’s specialist programmes.

These commissions are developed in partnership with The King’s Foundation and offered for sale as part of the Highgrove retail collection, helping to showcase the work of alumni while supporting the charity’s educational mission. The King’s Foundation is the custodian of Highgrove Gardens, and proceeds from Highgrove tours, shop sales, products, and events help fund its work.

Inspired by the philosophy of harmony championed by His Majesty King Charles III, The King’s Foundation promotes a deeper understanding of the relationship between people, place, and the natural world. At Highgrove, the Foundation’s specialist workshops support education in heritage and craft skills, including furniture making and textiles, helping protect traditional skills and nurture the next generation of makers.

Eliza graduated from The CHANEL & King’s Foundation Métiers d’art Embroidery Fellowship in Partnership with Le19M

The limited-edition King's Rose brooch, hand-embroidered by Eliza

The Highgrove Visor was designed by milliner Emily Hurst, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Highgrove Gardens

Emily Hurst completed The CHANEL and King’s Foundation Millinery Fellowship in partnership with Le19m.

The Snowdon School of Furniture, part of The King’s Foundation at Highgrove

The Lily Pool Bird House, handcrafted by students of The Snowdon School of Furniture at Highgrove

Eliza Kate Gomersall

Métiers d’Art Embroidery Alumna

An alumna of The CHANEL & The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship, Eliza Kate Gomersall is an artisan embroiderer whose work blends couture techniques with a poetic interpretation of the natural world. Her designs are inspired by Highgrove’s gardens, where craftsmanship and storytelling intertwine.

Her work reflects a refined, meticulous approach shaped by collaborations with leading fashion houses, resulting in pieces that are both intricate and expressive.

Limited-Edition The King’s Rose Embroidered Brooch

Created to celebrate The King’s Rose™, this exquisite design captures the bloom's delicacy through hand-painted silk petals and fine embroidery, finished with gold-plated detailing.

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Emily Hurst

Métiers d’Art Millinery Alumna

Milliner Emily Hurst brings together heritage techniques and contemporary design through her work, inspired by the interplay of light, texture, and landscape at Highgrove.

A graduate of The King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Millinery Fellowship in collaboration with CHANEL, Emily’s creations reflect both technical mastery and a deep respect for sustainable materials.

Highgrove Visor – Artisanal Straw & T’nalak Headpiece

A modern interpretation of a classic silhouette, handcrafted using handwoven T’nalak textile and individually woven straw. Designed for elegance and ease, each piece is entirely unique.

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The Snowdon School of Furniture

Student Makers

Students from The Snowdon School of Furniture at The King’s Foundation are trained in traditional woodworking skills, producing pieces that combine function, craftsmanship, and environmental sensitivity.

Each design reflects a commitment to sustainable materials and enduring quality.

Highgrove Harmony Lily Pool Bird House

Inspired by the iconic Lily Pool at Highgrove, this limited-edition bird house is handcrafted from English oak and chestnut.

Designed to support native wildlife while showcasing fine British craftsmanship, each piece is signed by its maker.

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Education at The King’s Foundation

The King’s Foundation offers a wide range of education and training programmes designed to support people of all ages and backgrounds. These courses focus on heritage crafts, sustainable practices, and the built and natural environment.

By nurturing traditional skills and encouraging innovation, the Foundation empowers individuals to shape their futures while contributing to a more sustainable world.

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The sale of highgrove products, garden tours and events support the charitable work of the kings foundation.