Brian Case Pyrography
Brian Case is a pyrography and mixed-media artist living in South Ronaldsay, and has sold examples of his work all around the world. Pyrography, (from the Greek “Pyros” – to burn, and “Graphos” – to...
View ArticleLiz Rickard
I was born in the north-east of England and finally moved to Burray in Orkney in 2012 having first fallen in love with the islands many years before. Being unable to work for a while due to a knee...
View ArticleQuoyloo Seaglass
Quoyloo Seaglass pictures are made from sea glass gathered from Orkney beaches. Every item is handmade and is presented in a glass-front box frame. The pictures cover many subjects including flowers,...
View ArticleKate Laughton – Handmade Jewellery and Crafts
Kate Laughton Beautiful Handmade Jewellery and Crafts. I mainly produce crochet work using fine threads and quality wool. I like to use natural colours and try where possible to use environmentally...
View ArticleWhere did 2019 go?
Doesn’t time fly? There was I thinking I would do better in 2019 and keep the newsletters flowing through the year. I’m really sorry that didn’t happen. I’m not taking all the blame though! I did ask...
View Article2020
2020 has been a funny old year and one we won’t want to repeat in a hurry. As I write some restrictions are in place again, and though frustrating, as these are meant to keep us all safe, I for one am...
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Helen Galland (Woolly Wally Gifts) Receives Grant!
I have been lucky enough to be successful in my application for funding through VACMA (Visual Artist and Craft Makers Award). I am a long time needlefelt artist and model maker and a more recent loom...
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Orkney Arts and Crafts Newsletter October 2021
Having had two seasons where the pandemic restrictions meant all craft fairs and our exhibitions had to be cancelled, here’s the good news… we are holding our Christmas Craftastic Fayre in the...
View ArticlePeedie Craft Company
Peedie Craft Company was created in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was by chance that my husband, Keith, asked if I would like a microwave kiln as a present. As I have always enjoyed art and...
View ArticleBack in business!
It seems such a long time since Orkney Arts and Crafts was fully functioning, but we are back in business this year. Over the past two difficult years we have had some members leave us when they moved...
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