Swartland Slate
At Swartland Slate, Sharon uses a ‘slate knife’ to make and decorate unique items from slate. Being hand made, every item is slightly different although the standard and quality always remain high. At...
View ArticleFairs and Events for 2018
Here is a list of the events and craft fairs we have already booked for 2018. There are likely to be more so do check back regularly. ONE DAY CRAFT FAIRS Wed 14th March Mon 30th April Wed 2nd May Wed...
View ArticlePeedie Box Company
I am a woodturner who makes unique, individual gifts and usable items for the home. I get my inspiration from the wood, starting with an idea and then letting the wood dictate the result. It has led to...
View ArticleOrkney Organics
I formulate and hand make small batches of organic and natural skincare products. I sell my product direct to consumers through face to face contact at craft fairs and local sales and through a few...
View ArticleMade of Metal
My name is Fiona Lennox – I make artisan sterling silver jewellery, crafted from sheet metal, I cast nothing so each piece is one of a kind. I often use semi-precious stones in my work. I take...
View ArticleHunter Aromatherapy
I have the qualification (HNC) in Clinical Aromatherapy. Also I have the HNC in Swedish Massage. I make handmade natural aromatherapy products using all natural ingredients. These include Marigold...
View ArticleBrian 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 ArticleNorth Weaving
North Weaving produces a variety of hand woven items including shawls, scarves and table linen. Care is taken with each step of the weaving process to produce beautiful cloth using high quality yarns....
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 ArticleOrkney Organics & Knit Orkney
I formulate and hand make small batches of organic and natural skincare products. I sell my product direct to consumers through face to face contact at craft fairs and local sales and through a few...
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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