SHETLAND CRAFT TRAIL & MAKERS 2018/19 CRAFT TRAIL p5-36 OPEN
CRAFT TRAIL We recommend you check opening hours or SAC CRAFT TRAIL SIGNAGE - RIGHT call to arrange a time to WHITE TEXT suit your journey. Look for roadside MAP p24 signage Look for a number next to each member on the Craft Trail to find their location on the map in the centre pages Colour key ART & DESIGN HOME & GIFTS
OTHER OUTLETS JEWELLERY TEXTILES p37-38 LEATHERWORK PAPERCRAFT PHOTOGRAPHY MEMBERS POTTERY WOODCRAFT p39-47 VEER NORTH
Design Jono Sandilands www.jonosandilands.com Cover photograph © Shona Anderson 2018 Members images by Mark Sinclair, John Coutts & Sandy Boak THE STRONG INFLUENCE OF SHETLAND’S LANDSCAPE, HERITAGE AND CULTURE, CAN BE SEEN IN THE CREATIVE OUTPUT OF SHETLAND’S CRAFTMAKERS, DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS; IN CERAMICS, TEXTILES, LEATHERWORK, KNITWEAR, JEWELLERY, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, PAINTING AND MUCH MORE...
Welcome to the Shetland Craft Trail artists who are part of a growing and map for 2018, created by the creative community. Often inspired Shetland Arts & Crafts Association. by their environment, culture or This map of Shetland’s creative indigenous materials, they create landscape can lead you on a journey contemporary works for sale and throughout Shetland, to craft exhibition in Shetland, and for galleries workshops and open studios, from and customers worldwide. In around Unst in the north, to Scousburgh and 30 craft workshops and working Fair Isle in the south - from the island studios you can meet the artists and of Whalsay in the east, to Sandness designers, commission special pieces, in the west. Plan your journey well, to or simply shop for unique gifts. On discover and to purchase the diverse the map are ‘other outlets’; shops and ranges of work produced by some places of interest relating to art and of Shetland’s many craftmakers, craft. designers, applied artists and visual All craftmakers and designers are full members of Shetland Arts & Crafts Association, an active group of 130 members, established in 1995 to develop and market contemporary Shetland crafts.
The Visual Arts are also thriving in Shetland, which can be seen in the quality and diversity of work by members of the Veer North visual artists’ group. The group currently has 30 members, some of whom are exhibiting as part of this studio trail. Increasingly, visual artists are contributing to the economy of Shetland with local artists spending more and more time creating and earning a living from their arts HIGHEST STANDARDS OF practice. This studio trail is part of that DESIGN, WORKMANSHIP, economy with artists opening their PACKAGING AND studios (some for the first time) and encouraging visitors to interact with PRODUCTION their work, and maybe, purchase a symbol of their visit. www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk @shetlandcrafts shetlandartsandcrafts Shetland Craft Trail
CRAFT TRAIL 1 GLANSIN GLASS
Local lass making fused glassware which includes jewellery, tableware and art pieces, inspired by her stunning homeland.
Contact: Cheryl Jamieson Hoversta, Uyeasound, Unst, ZE2 9DL T 01957 755311 E [email protected] www.glansinglass.co.uk
10am – 5pm all year cash, cheque, paypal, but please call ahead to credit card avoid disappointment
5 2 CRAFT TRAIL PETER & RAE THOMPSON
A range of wooden items including driftwood shelves/mirrors, wooden toys, miniature traditional items, as well as a range of jewellery and a selection of wedding favours and corsages etc.
Contact: Rae Hay Knowe, Aywick, East Yell, ZE2 9AX 01957 702486 / 07901 871445 [email protected]
Please phone fi rst. cash, cheque
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CRAFT TRAIL 3 JPCRAFTWORK
Jane Pullen creates and designs fl oral arrangements using French beading technique. Brooches to bouquets are made using wire and beads, all created in her workshop overlooking Yell Sound.
Contact: Jane Pullen Whitecroft, Ulsta, West Yell, Yell, ZE2 9BG T 01957 722717 / 07956 467013 E [email protected] www.jpcraftwork.co.uk
Open most days but cash, credit card, please call ahead to paypal avoid disappointment.
7 4 CRAFT TRAIL RICHARD WESTCOTT WOODCRAFT
Handcrafted pens, pencils and fountain pens made from British and exotic woods as well as more unusual materials.
Contact: Richard Westcott Whitecroft, Ulsta, West Yell, Yell, ZE2 9BG T 07711 317915 E [email protected] www.richardwestcott.co.uk
Please call ahead to cash, credit card, avoid disappointment paypal
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CRAFT TRAIL 5 THE SHETLAND TANNERY LTD
We handcraft Shetland sheepskins, Nordic sheepskins and accessories.
Contact: Natalie Cairns-Ratter / Stephanie Cairns T 01806 544323 E [email protected] www.shetlandtannery.com
Open limited times cash, cheque, paypal, during 2018. credit card Exhibiting at the Ollaberry Hall 17/07/18 – 07/08/18 10am – 5pm. Please check our website for other dates.
9 6 CRAFT TRAIL FRASER
Luxury lambswool scarves and Shetland wool wraps in subtle combinations of classic Fair Isle patterns. Ranges for ladies and gentlemen.
Contact: Joan Fraser School House, Muckle Roe, ZE2 9QW T 07789 548711 E [email protected] www.fraserknitwear.com
By appointment cash, cheque, credit card, paypal
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POTTERY CRAFT TRAIL 7 VIDLIN POTTERY
Vidlin Pottery produces wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain ceramics. Clay and glazes are formulated and made in Vidlin by John Jacobs. Each piece is unique and signed by the artist.
Contact: John Jacobs Snekkarim, North Lea, Vidlin, ZE2 9QB T 01806 577373 E [email protected] www.vidlinpottery.shetland.co.uk
Please phone fi rst cash, cheque
11 8 CRAFT TRAIL JANE PORTER JACOBS
My paintings, collages and textiles are based on the Shetland landscape. I also draw and paint local musicians.
Contact: Jane Porter-Jacobs Snekkarim, North Lea, Vidlin, ZE2 9QB T 01806 577373 E [email protected] www.vidlinpottery.shetland.co.uk
Please phone fi rst cash, cheque
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CRAFT TRAIL 9 LINDA RICHARDSON
An artist-printmaker inspired by Shetland’s varied landscape and wildlife. Original limited edition etchings and linocuts, watercolours, acrylic on canvas paintings and cards. Commissions also welcome.
Contact: Linda Richardson 16 Mulla, Voe, ZE2 9XQ T 01806 588289 /07765 037516 E [email protected] www.lindarichardson.co.uk
Open Jun - Aug, Sat cash, cheque, & Sun, 12 - 5pm, other credit card, Paypal times by appointment, please call ahead to avoid disappointment.
13 10 CRAFT TRAIL SHETLAND BY SHEILA HANKIN
Shetland by Sheila Hankin design and make a range of Shetland inspired products, novelty children’s book cushions, planticrub pin cushions, Shetland tweed cushions, tweed notebooks, diaries and art pads.
Contact: Sheila Hankin Brecknamires, Sandness, Shetland, ZE2 9PL T 01595 870265 E [email protected] Shetland Sheila Hankin
By appointment only cash, cheque
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CRAFT TRAIL 11 MORWENNA GARRICK
A variety of bright and contemporary handwoven products created from pure Shetland wool, cotton and lambswool. Pop in to see her exciting collection of blankets, baby blankets, scarves and jewellery.
Da Byre, Melby, Sandness ZE2 9PL T 07905 413350 E [email protected] www.morwennagarrick.co.uk
By appointment only. cash, cheque, paypal
15 12 CRAFT TRAIL SHETLAND JEWELLERY
Makers of silver and gold jewellery, traditional Nordic and Celtic designs. Bespoke items made to order.
Contact: Astrid Jamieson Soundside, Wesidale, ZE2 9LQ T 01595 830275 E [email protected] www.shetlandjewellery.co.uk
All year: cash, cheque, Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm credit card, paypal Fri, 9am-4pm
May-Sep: Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, 2-5pm
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CRAFT TRAIL 13 N-GRAVED
Dawn is a local designer specialising in engraving unique and unusual artwork, gifts and commission pieces using various media. Also laser engraving/cutting, hand engraving.
Contact: Dawn Siegel Toll Clock Shopping Centre, 26 North Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0PX T 01595 694829 E [email protected] www.ngraved.co.uk NGraved
Mon-Sat, cash, cheque, see Facebook credit card, paypal page for hours
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17 14 CRAFT TRAIL TAING GLASS
Johanna is drawn to the beauty of the colours and textures of glass, combining it with stone, sea glass, china and driftwood to create individual contemporary pieces. Commissions welcome.
Contact: Johanna Macdonald C/O N-Graved, Toll Clock Shopping Centre, 26 North Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0PE T 07989 755676 E [email protected]
See N-Graved Facebook page
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CRAFT TRAIL 15 GORDON SIEGEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Gordon is an amateur landscape photographer and is inspired by the natural beauty of the unique landscape, rugged coastline of ever changing light and weather that is characteristic of Shetland.
Contact: Gordon Siegel C/O N-Graved, Toll Clock Shopping Centre, 26 North Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0PE T 01595 694829 E [email protected] www.gordonsiegelphotography.co.uk
See N-Graved Facebook page
19 16 CRAFT TRAIL NINIAN /JOANNA HUNTER KNITWEAR
Joanna Hunter founder of Ninian, designs and makes an exciting array of Shetland knitwear using vibrant colours and luxurious yarns. Visit our shop and studio and see our knitwear being made.
Ninian, 80 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 ODL T 01595 696655 E [email protected] www.ninianshetland.co.uk
Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, cash, credit card occasional Sundays
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CRAFT TRAIL 17 GILLYB
I design paper cuts, pen and ink drawings and colourful collage, inspired by the lives lived around me. These designs are printed onto fabric, cards and prints.
Contact: Gillian Bridle 1 Meadowfi eld Road, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0UB T 07484 644222 E [email protected] www.gilly-b.com
By appointment cash, cheque, paypal or call ahead to avoid disappointment
21 18 CRAFT TRAIL SARAH KAY ARTS
A work studio and open garden - with a range of Shetland inspired art including mixed media pieces created using shells, sea glass, stones and acrylic paints.
Contact: Sarah Highlands, East Voe, Scalloway T 01595 880526 E [email protected] www.sarahkayarts.com
1 Apr – 30 Oct. cash, credit card, Please call ahead to paypal avoid disappointment.nt
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CRAFT TRAIL 19 GREENCROFT SHETLAND LTD
Greencroft Shetland Ltd is the home of the ‘Crofthouse Planter’. We produce a range of sizes and they make ideal gifts.
Contact: Kate & Luke Holt Mid Setter, Wester Quarff ZE2 9EZ T 01950 477388 / 07917 105739 E [email protected] www.greencroftshetland.co.uk
By appointment or cash, cheque, call ahead to avoid credit card disappointment
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QUICK LIST 1. GLANSIN GLASS p5 2. PETER & RAE THOMPSON p6 3. JPCRAFTWORK p7 4. RICHARD WESTCOTT WOODCRAFT p8 5. THE SHETLAND TANNERY LTD p9 6. FRASER p10 7. VIDLIN POTTERY p11 SKAW 8. JANE PORTER JACOBS p12 A BURRAFIRTH NORWICK 9. LINDA RICHARDSON p13 HAROLDSWICK 10. SHETLAND BY SHEILA HANKIN p4 11. MORWENNA GARRICK p15 SELLAFIRTH 12. SHETLAND JEWELLERY p16 B UNST L U WESTING E 1 13. N-GRAVED p17 B C MU
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Mike Finnie makes silver jewellery incorporating Fair Isle patterns and local materials. Original paintings, artist prints and cards.
Contact: Mike Finnie, Skeogarth, Houss, East Burra, ZE2 9LE T 01595 859445 E [email protected] www.redhouss.co.uk
Open most days but cash, cheque, please call ahead to credit card, paypal avoid disappointment
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CRAFT TRAIL 21 BURRA BEARS
The original Shetland Teddy Bear established 1997. Delightful, collectable, handmade bears produced from recycled traditional Fair Isle knitwear. Each bear comes with his own name and personality making them as individual and unique as we are!
Contact: Wendy Inkster Meadows Road, Houss, Burra Isle, ZE2 9LE T 01595 859374 E [email protected] www.burrabears.co.uk
Open most days but cash, cheque, please call ahead to credit card, paypal avoid disappointment
27 22 CRAFT TRAIL AAMOS DESIGNS
Workshops and tuition in handweaving. Three hour or all day courses held at Emma’s home in Burra, she will share with you basic techniques as well as some unusual structures.
E [email protected] www.aamosdesigns.com
By appointment only cash, cheque, paypal
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CRAFT TRAIL 23 NIELANELL
Unexpected knit collections in striking colours and distinctive textures. Highly original textiles transformed into simple yet fl attering styles in all sizes. The Alternative Shetland Knitwear … distinctively Nielanell … designed for comment.
Contact: Niela Nell Kalra Hoswick, Sandwick, ZE2 9HL T 01950 431516 / 01950 431413 E [email protected] www.nielanell.com
May-Sep cash, cheque, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm credit card, paypal Sun, 11am-4pm
Also odd times, festival times and times to suit you – simply phone or email
29 24 CRAFT TRAIL RUTH BROWNLEE
Ruth Brownlee is an award winning landscape painter. Her evocative work is described as ‘very much about Shetland and its raw, elemental power’. Prints and studio remnants available
Vale Cottage, Sandwick, ZE2 9HW T 01950 431315 E [email protected] www.ruthbrownlee.co.uk
By appointment only cash, cheque, paypal
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CRAFT TRAIL 25 PAPARWARK FURNITURE
Paparwark Furniture designs and manufactures contemporary bespoke furniture to commission including a hand crafted range of traditional Shetland furniture. Stunning high quality wooden gifts are also available.
Contact: Cecil Tait West Lynne, Ireland, Bigton, ZE2 9JA T 01950 422294 / 07717 501084 E [email protected] www.paparwark.co.uk
Mon-Fri 1-5pm, cash, cheque, please call ahead to credit card, paypal avoid disappointment. Other times available by appointment.
31 26 CRAFT TRAIL JAMES B THOMASON
Landscape, portrait, Shetland and Australian themes, imaginative works etc. Garden also open to public for charity.
Nonavaar, Levenwick, ZE2 9HX T 01950 422447
Open most days cash, cheque 10am – 6pm but please telephone to make sure I can meet you.
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CRAFT TRAIL 27 JUST SHETLAND
Just Shetland design and weave individual pieces with emphasis on drape, colour and handle. Traditional spinning and weaving methods combined with modern adaptable dyeing processes, all inspired by our Shetland surroundings.
Contact: Julia & Stephen Downing Nordhus, Scousburgh, ZE2 9JE T 01950 461870 E [email protected] www.justshetland.com
10am-4pm most days cash, cheque, paypal, but please call ahead to credit card avoid disappointment
33 28 CRAFT TRAIL SHETLAND HANDSPUN
At Shetland Handspun, spinning wheel and knitting needles combine with old established skills to turn Shetland fl eece into beautiful soft yarns, Fair Isle and lace items. Tuition is offered for beginners, experienced spinners and knitters
Contact: Elizabeth Johnston Da Peerie Haa, Scousburgh, ZE2 9JE T 01950 460551 E [email protected] www.shetlandhandspun.com
Open most days but cash, cheque, paypal please call ahead to avoid disappointment
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CRAFT TRAIL 29 FAIR ISLE KNITWEAR
‘Inspired by tradition, crafted for life.’ Enjoy the unique hand crafted pieces of the Fair Isle Artisans. Order a bespoke garment or browse the MV Collection at Mati’s studio.
Contact: Mati Ventrillon Nedder Taft, Fair Isle, ZE2 9JU T 01595 760255 E [email protected] www.mativentrillon.co.uk
By appointment cash, cheque, credit card, paypal
35 30 CRAFT TRAIL FAIR ISLE TEXTILE WORKSHOP
Workshops and tuition in traditional and contemporary textile crafts; hand-spinning, knitting, weaving and felt making. Original and designer pieces available.
Contact: Kathy Coull Upper Leogh, Fair Isle, ZE2 9JU T 01595 760248 E [email protected]
By appointment, cash, cheque, paypal please e-mail to make a workshop booking or call ahead to visit.
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OTHER OUTLETS B GLOBALYELL A LTD SHETLAND 3 and 4 Sellafi rth, DISTILLERY Yell, ZE2 9DG COMPANY LTD T 01957 744355 www.globalyell.org Saxavord Distillery, Haroldswick, Unst, ZE2 9EF T 01957 711217 www.shetlandreel.com E JAMIESON’S C SPINNING THE SHETLAND (SHETLAND) LTD GALLERY Sandness Industrial Estate, Sandness, ZE2 9PL Sellafi rth, Yell, ZE2 9DG T 01595 870285 T 01957 744259 www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk www.shetlandgallery.com
F BONHOGA OLD HAA D GALLERY MUSEUM Wesidale Mill, ZE2 9LW T 01595 745750 Meadowbank Road, www.shetlandarts.org Burravoe, Yell, ZE2 9AZ T 01957722339 E [email protected] www.oldhaa.com
Photograph © Shona Anderson 2018 Shetland Craft Trail
OTHER OUTLETS
G H SHETLAND JAMIESON & ARTISAN SHOP SMITH (SHETLAND Toll Clock Centre, WOOL BROKERS Lerwick, ZE1 OPE LTD) T 01806 577373
90 North Road, Lerwick, ZE1 OPQ T 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk
I PEERIE SHOP SHETLAND J DESIGNER Esplanade, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL Swarthoull, T 01595 692816 Cunningsburgh, ZE2 9HB www.peerieshop.co.uk T 01950 477257 www.shetlanddesigner.co.uk
L LAURENCE K HOSWICK ODIE VISITORS CENTRE KNITWEAR LTD Hoswick, Hoswick Woollen Mill, Sandwick, ZE2 9HL Sandwick, ZE2 9HR T 01950 431284 T 01950 431215 Home & Gifts Shetland Arts & Crafts Full Members
CREELS HENTILAGETS HJARTA
Creels, garden benches A selection of felted Artist/Maker based on and garden furniture, pieces made by wet, Yell producing paintings, bottle & candle holders needle or knitted prints, cards, collages, also gates and railings process, made using original baskets, made to customer Shetland, merino and silk seaglass and driftwood requirements. fibres. sculptures, sterling silver jewellery made Michael Watt Julie Irvine with seaglass and beach Roadside, Girlsta, ZE2 9SQ Vagaland, Tingwall, ZE2 9SF pottery. 01595 840783 01595 840766 [email protected] [email protected] Jeanette Nowak Grindabister, Camb, Yell, ZE2 9DA
01957 702485 [email protected]
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JULIE LOVE FROM MARTI’S WILLIAMSON SHETLAND My artwork includes DESIGNS decorative mural Handmade in Shetland paintings, mosaic with milk from our own Print textile designer- pictures and mosaics goats, our products maker who is strongly on stones which reflect contain no parabens or influenced by Shetland’s the beauty of Shetland’s palm oil. A little bit of heritage and culture, nature. love for your skin. creating hand drawn digitally printed designs Marta Meszaros Esther Jeromson 44 South Road, with stories to share. 177 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 ORD Products handmade or Lerwick, ZE1 0HX hand finished. 07851 677181 01595 810834 [email protected] [email protected] Brough, Whalsay, ZE2 9AL
07917 117138 [email protected] www.juliewilliamsondesigns.co.uk
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PINKFISH ROLO SHANA SHETLAND A unique collection of Shana is a local hand crafted cushions, company run by two Established 2008. bags, phone and ipad friends working from Wood and mixed covers and jewellery all home producing goods media brooches and art made using techniques using 100% Shetland creations with a detailed such as felting and wool, Shetland tweed, hand painted finish on knitting in 100% wool. incorporating original many pieces to make Fair Isle designs. them unique. Rosalynn Fraser 3 Vallafield, Tingwall, ZE2 9XH Sheila Newcombe Shona Anderson & Jean Fullerton Aithsness, Aith, ZE2 9ND 01595 840414 8 Unicorn View, [email protected] Lerwick, ZE1 ONN 07709 666972 [email protected] 01595 695070 / 01595 690662 [email protected]
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SPINDRIFT TEDWINA THE POTTERY, CRAFTS & FRIENDS NORTH ROE
Wool is dyed using Heirloom teddy bears Sharon makes beautiful Shetland grown plants, and stuffed toys handmade buttons, giving colour to handmade in Shetland plates, bowls, mugs, handmade decorative using traditional jugs and gifts in items. One-off pieces materials and techniques natural organic shapes of textile art reflect the by teddy bear artist influenced by the beauty of Shetland. Lauren Doughton. colours, wild places and traditions of Bunchy Casey Lauren Doughton Northmavine. 3 Lingapund, Brae, ZE2 9SN The Peerie House, Branchiclate, Hamnavoe, Sharon McGeady 01806 522794 Burra Isle, ZE2 9LA North House, [email protected] North Roe, ZE2 9RY www.spindriftcrafts.com 01595 859035 [email protected] 01806 533242 [email protected]
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ANDREA BARBARA BAKKA WILLIAMSON ISBISTER Unique Fair Isle knitwear KNITWEAR made from luxury 100% Contemporary knitted extra fine merino wool textiles with a traditional Traditional and modern using traditional patterns Shetland influence. All Fair Isle sweaters, and colours. Silky soft, designed and made in hoodies and jackets. warm, comfortable, Shetland with local wool Orders taken. Bakka promotes and finest lambswool. Shetland’s heritage. Meadows, Brochs, Brough, Cunningsburgh, ZE2 9HG Whalsay, ZE2 9AL Mary Macgregor Bakka, Dale of Walls, ZE2 9PE 01950 477241 01806 566608 [email protected] 01595 780087 [email protected] [email protected] www.andreawilliamson.co.uk www.bakkaknitwear.com
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OONIQUE PAULINE TERRI LAURA WALSH I design and make a Shetland based, Fair Isle range of textiles from Taking the environment designer thriving to use pure Shetland tweed, of Shetland as my Fair Isle patterns and Fair Isle and hand inspiration, I design Shetland wool in new knitted Shetland lace, all and produce a range ways while staying true products are handmade. of felted fashion to tradition. Julia Smith accessories and vessels Gardie Cottage, Mid-Yell, using Shetland fleece Terri Malcolmson ZE2 9BN and lambswool. Ocraquoy, Cunningsburgh, ZE2 9HA 01957 702344 / 07920 487511 Lochside, Burravoe, 07884 383232 [email protected] Yell, ZE2 9BA www.terrilaura.co.uk [email protected] 01957 722282 [email protected] www.paulinewalsh.co.uk
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AVRIL JB’S THE AURORA THOMSON COLOURED ART STUDIO SMITH PENCIL ART Diane is a prolific artist who produces stunning Local artist Avril Thomson Coloured pencil oil paintings and Smith produces Shetland drawings inspired by collages depicting the inspired artwork including scenery and wildlife beauty and nature of pencil drawings, acrylic of the Shetland Islands. Shetland. Commission and oil paintings. Latest Artwork referenced work undertaken. collections include from my own original Lerwick lanes, town photographs. Diane Meyer centre drawings and croft Trollhoo, Rerwick, house paintings. John Birnie Bigton ZE2 9JF Clevigarth, Exnaboe, Virkie, ZE3 9JS Avril Thomson Smith 01950 422412 82 King Harald Street, [email protected] 01950460825 Lerwick, ZE1 0ER www.theaurorastudio.co.uk www.jbscolouredpencilart.co.uk [email protected] 07734 499923 / 01595 690438 www.avrilthomsonsmith.com
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THE TAIT SHETLAND AUSTIN TAYLOR GALLERY BOOKBINDERS PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape and seascape Diverse, quirky, fun yet Shetland’s emotion, paintings by Shetland functional products drama and colour oil painter Jim Tait. incorporating Fair Isle in photographs of Original paintings and textiles and Shetland it’s Northern Lights, giclee prints, greeting tweed. Hand bound landscape, wildlife and cards also available. books, bow ties, people. Buy as prints, Commissions welcome. neckties, insoles, commission me or bunting, badges, license my images. Jim Tait cushions and much 11c Union Street, Lerwick 3 Murrayston, Lerwick, ZE1 ORE ZE1 OET more. 01595 692224 Mary Fraser 01595 690143 [email protected] Gardens, Culswick, [email protected] www.austintaylorphotography.com www.tait-gallery.co.uk Wester Skeld, ZE2 9NL
01595 860242 [email protected]
46 Photography Jewellery
STEVE BIRRELL HELEN YALA PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERTSON Coleen designs and creates jewellery Inspired by Shetland’s I’m a local amateur (pendants, bangles and textile heritage I create photographer who rings mostly) in her memorable jewellery and captures Shetland’s workshop based in East art to treasure. landscapes and Yell. She creates pieces seascapes. Lunnister, Sullom, from both sterling and Northmavine, ZE2 9RD fine silver. 1 Southpunds Park, Levenwick, ZE2 9HX 01806 522619 Coleen Thomson [email protected] Hamar, Aywick, www.helenrobertson.com East Yell, ZE2 9AX 01950 422770 www.stevebirrellphotography.com 01957 702320 [email protected] [email protected]
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