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The Big Exhibition.
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The big exhibition.
We are into week three of our six week sale and boy has it been busy so far. Lots of new items being added daily by our members so pop along and see what we have. If you have already been its worth another visit as many crafters put out new items throughout the event. We are upstairs in the Kirkwall Town Hall and remember there is a lift if you need it.
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Cushions
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Thanyou.
That is the big 6 week sale all wrapped up. Thankyou to all who came past and saw what we do, thanks to all who bought our crafts and raffle tickets. We are all working hard to get ready for our Autumn and Winter sales so keep an eye out for updates.
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Next sales In the Kirkwall Town hall.
We have three sales coming up, pop past for that last minute one of a kind wedding gift or start your Christmas shopping. We have s vast range of crafts and arts so you may even find something to treat yourself ! We shall be in the Town Hall on August 26th. September the 1st and November the 14th 10 am – 4pm. Remember there is a lift if you do not fancy the stairs and you can pop for a cuppa and a bite to eat in the cafe.
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Moving along for 2016
A big thank you to all our members and our lovely customers who made 2015 a very special year for us. And now with an even bigger membership, we are looking forward to yet greater heights (and fun!) in 2016. Our website is getting renewed and will have a great look to it if preliminary design ideas are anything to go by. You can of course also keep up to date with our Facebook and Twitter pages. With new members joining and our existing members using the winter months to master new skills, our product ranges are ever-expanding. More of that to come on the new website.
We have quite a few dates lined up already and as soon as they are fully agreed we will let everyone know. In the meantime two definite events to be going on with…….
Thursday 10th March 2016 is our first one-day fair of the year
Saturday 21st May/Sunday 22nd May we will be exhibiting/selling at the Orkney Auction Mart Gardening weekend. Find us upstairs in the foyer… come up and have a look around and then grab a coffee in the cafe!
You will be able to find our latest news here and on our social media and look out for our ads on local newspaper and radio and on Visit Scotland.
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Exciting new event for Orkney craft
I f you love the idea of becoming crafty but don’t know where to start then Saturday 30th April can help. That day is the first ‘Laldie Haans’ Orkney Craft festival. A huge variety of different craft workshops are scheduled for both morning and afternoon in a number of locations. For more details and to find out how to book a place on any of the workshops have a look at our ‘Events’ page. Alternatively check out www.facebook.com/LaldieHaansOrkney/
We are also hoping to hold a craft fair in the Town Hall, Kirkwall Community Centre (10 am to 4 pm) as part of the Festival and showcasing some of the artistic and crafty talent of Orkney Arts and Crafts members.
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Laldie Haans – Orkney Craft Festival
30 th APRIL 2016: Workshop Sessions AM 10 – 1 and PM 2 – 5
ALL 3 hour workshops £20. All Day Workshops £40
For information about all available workshops and locations please download the brochure below.
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‘Springing Up’ with this season’s latest Art and Craft Fair
Saturday 30th April is the next Art and Craft Fair, being held on the same weekend as ‘Laldie Haans’, the first ever Orkney Craft Festival. Coinciding with the workshops of the festival and preceding the festival’s display of the workshop results, this art and craft exhibition and sale highlights some of the wonderful products of those of us already working as artists and crafts-people. There are many different crafts represented in the products on sale at these fairs, and with a price range to suit all pockets.
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Isle of Auskerry
‘Isle of Auskerry’ produces a range of items made from the North Ronaldsay seaweed-eating sheep. The sheepskin rugs are all in natural colours and symmetrically marked with the distinctive spine and saddle markings of this breed.
The woven throws are designed to reflect Orkney’s connections with the Hudson Bay Company, contrasting the natural colours of the wool with some of the yarn dyed to match the colours of seaweed found on the beaches: flame orange, rhubarb pink, heather purple and moss green.
Visit their website to see the rest of their range which includes hand felted table mats and coasters, pincushion and needlecase kits, cafetiere covers, sheepskin insoles and natural knitting yarn in three colours.
(The evening telephone number is winter only)
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Rendall Knitwear
I hand knit various items, including socks, tea cozies, mitts, hats, scarves etc.
I am happy to discuss requirements with clients.
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Simply Woven and More
Blending different fibres into light and lofty batts and then spinning these batts into yarn can prove to be quite a meditative activity.
The panoramic views of the Northern Isles from my crafting space no doubt enhance this process. The resulting stash of colourful hanks of yarn is a joy in itself. Weaving and knitting useful garments with my yarn, such as hats and scarves, is a satisfying process. No two garments are ever the same.I also use my yarn and a rag rugging technique to create pictures of different sizes and subjects. To my delight, I have found that felted woolly jumpers lend themselves to hats, scarves, bags and brooches providing a different dimension to my crafting experience. I feel privileged to have the time to explore my interest in natural and synthetic fibres, colour and texture in the way I do. I have studied different aspects of art and design through various short courses provided by Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen, The Open College of Art and Design and Orkney College. Being part of a creative and supportive community enhances my crafting experience.
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Alex Shearer
Alex is a woodturner making beautiful bowls, goblets, coffee tables, standard and table lamps.
His work utilizes wood from many sources including trees uprooted in the Orkney winds.
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Marion Tait
Marion produces jewellery using 925 sterling silver findings and fittings, semi precious stones, freshwater pearls.
Tiaras can be made with 925 sterling silver base. All are made with semi precious stones, freshwater pearls and swarovzki crystals. They can be made with glass pearls if so desired. Bead weaving jewellery is made using 925 sterling silver findings and fittings and Japanese delica beads.
Marion also produces cards handmade for any event whether it is a birthday, anniversary or the birth of a new baby.
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Jean Tulloch Knitwear
With her family connections to the island of North Ronaldsay, Jean is a passionate supporter of the rare breed native sheep, whose wool is processed at the island mill.
Using only 100% North Ronaldsay wool, spun into knitting yarns on the island, Jean uses hand and machine knitting to make her sweaters, cardigans, hats, socks, gloves and scarves in the full range of beautiful natural colours from the sheep.
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Orkney Woolcraft
Helen has knitted before she could read! Over the years she has won many prizes for her work in Aberdeenshire and Orkney.
The baby blankets in Pompom wool for the first size car seat are much loved by the mothers who have them and make an ideal gift for a new baby.
Helen’s fully fashioned men’s socks have won 1st prize at the local South Ronaldsay and Burray Agricultural Show and are well liked by those who wear them.
Her kilt socks are made to measure and much sought after. Helen can do personalised baby bibs etc with her embroidery machine. Helen has staged two very successful exhibitions of her work. Contact Helen to discuss any requirements.
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Orkney Molten Glass
I am a self taught glass fuser. I started with a microwave kiln making pendants and now have my own workshop and make a wide range of fused and sawn items. I try and upcycle where I can and occasionally work with my husband who is a wood crafter.
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Meg’s Handcrafts
Jean is an avid proponent of the age-old skills of manipulating wool by knitting and crochet. Having originally learnt both crafts as a child, Jean has had much experience in producing a wide variety of articles both for wearing and for your home.
She knits and crochets accessories such as socks, hats, mittens and scarves often in beautifully vibrant colour-ways, as well as larger garments such as cardigans, jumpers and sweaters to fit any member of your family.
Also look out for Jean’s blankets and throws bringing pattern and colour to your home.
Jean is willing to undertake any pattern for commissions so do please get in touch.
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Rural Horizons
Rural Horizon creates a range of items made from brown willow. This is soaked for 4 days before being handcrafted into a variety of decorations for the home and garden.
We also make hand knitted accessories using Orkney Angora sourced from the Orkney island of Sanday. We pride ourselves on using natural materials where possible.
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