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Welcome
The Shetland Arts and Crafts Association would like to welcome you to the 2013
Christmas Craft Fair.
Here you will find a unique range of products all created by producers in Shetland;
choose from textiles, cards, woodcraft, leatherwork, paintings, jewellery and much
more.
We hope you will enjoy browsing through the diverse collection of products; the
show provides you with an ideal opportunity to pick up some unique gifts in plenty
of time for Christmas.
The Shetland Arts and Crafts logo is used in the guide to denote full members
of the association. These producers must pass a quality assessment by
demonstrating that they have an original approach to the design of their product,
a thorough understanding of the materials they are using,consideration to
the presentation of the product and by maintaining consistant quality of work
throughout.
If you would like any more information on the Shetland Arts and Crafts Association,
or becoming a member log onto our website, or contact a member on the
telephone number or e-mail address below.
Enjoy the show!
Shetland Arts and Crafts
T: 07747 377856
E: [email protected]
W: www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk
Cover photo by Kevin Ritch Photography.
Thanks to Naomi Gear for makkin on da Muckle Gravit.
Name
Description of Craft
Stand
Aamos Designs
www.aamosdesigns.com
Aamos Designs is well known for playful but confident 49
use of colour and contemporary use of time honoured
woven structures, creating one off fashion garments and accessories.
Alastair Christie-Johnson Artwork in predominantly acrylic and gouache on 01957 702155
canvas, also Shetland novels.
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Andrea Williamson
Knitted interior, baby and fashion pieces. Reinterpreting 54
www.andreawilliamson.co.uktraditional Shetland textile techniques and influence.
01806 566250
The knits are beautifully made using local wool and fine lambswool.
Anne Eunson
01595 859046
Fingerless gloves designed and hand knitted by
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Anne in traditional Shetland lace patterns using beautiful coloured yarn from Jamiesons Spinning.
Austin Taylor Photography Stunning photographs of landscape, wildlife and events created in Shetland and available as prints, mounted,
01595 692224
framed or licensed for use on print and websites.
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www.austintaylorphotography.com
Barbara Dewar
01595 810744
Hand-knit Fair Isle garments in Shetland wool. 14
Individually sewn childrens boiler suits, aprons, cushion cover, blankets etc.
Barbara Isbister Knitwear Traditional and modern Fair Isle jumpers, cardigans 01950 477241
and hoodies.
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Bizzy Bows
01806 503314
Hand made bows and other hair accessories, other ribbon products include bookmarks and soother clips.
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Bob Conroy
01595 693969
Handmade jewellery, using genuine precious stones, silver and white metal findings, also resin pendants.
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Burra Bears
www.burrabears.co.uk
01595 859374
The Original Shetland Teddy Bear established 1997. 37
Delightful, collectable bears handmade from Fair Isle
knitwear, recycled commercial Fair Isle waste and Shetland tweed.
Busta Gems
www.bustagems.co.uk
01806 544269
Beautiful bespoke genuine gemstone and sterling silver jewellery. Also unique silver plated pendants
with resin.
Carric Candles
01957 702045
Our unique scented container candles are individually 31
hand poured and are available with aromas inspired by a childhood memory of Shetland.
Connie Flynn
07554 719346
Designed and hand felted sculputural Pods using 32
Shetland’s natural fleece to provide the bird population with a Pod for feeding from or nesting in.
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Name
Description of Craft
Stand
The Creative Croft
Hand dyed/spun art yarn/garments, handmade beads, www.thecreativecroft.co.uk jewellery, buttons, knitting needles, felt art, bags
01806 533217
and needle felted bears.
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Debbies Jewellery
Handmade semi-precious jewellery. 07765 184843
www.debbiesjewellery.co.uk
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Donna Smith Designs
I create a range of accessories using pressed wool 01595 859446
Christmas decorations, and knitted scarves embellished with felt patterns.
Ella Gordon Designs
A range of emotive, contemporary knitted accessories 07799 040474
made by hand in Shetland using local supplies.
Espiral
07979 025048
High quality, hand crafted leather goods including 24
bracelets, necklaces, earrings, belts, wallets and handbags made in Shetland, using modern designs.
Ewen and Kit Mowat
01806 544261
Turned wood, glass engraving, ceramics including dialect and Fair Isle ceramics.
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Fowlie’s Handmade
Small home-based business producing all types of 18
01950 460790
scarves, wraps and hats to ‘fitbaa-smuckies’ for all ages.
Funky Flooers
01595 692224
Crochet hats, scarves, gloves. Knitted jewellery items with funky buttons and zips.
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Glansin Glass
www.glansinglass.co.uk
01957 755311
Fused glass jewellery, bowls, plates, coasters, hangers and art pieces.
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Hazel Gray
01595 693266
Cards, bead jewellery and books. 16
Hentilagets
www.hentilagets.co.uk
01595 840766
Felt wall hangings, scarves, table runners, booties, chair backs, knitted ugg and converse booties and
button bouquets.
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Hjarta
07717 132011
Artist/maker from Yell, producing paintings, cards, 15
collages, prints, contemporary baskets, seaglass sculptures and seaglass jewellery.
ill trickit trows
www.illtrickittrows.com
07765 606591
ill trickit trows are individually handmade using knitting and sewing techniques. Each trow is bursting with
personality and features his own unique Fair Isle jumper.
www.donnasmithdesigns.co.uk felt, lasercut felt products including brooches and
www.ellagordondesigns.co.uk and home ware inspired by Shetland and its culture,
www.shetlandlaceshawls.co.uk knitted items from fine lace christening shawls,
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Name
Description of Craft
Stand
Jane Johnson PhotographyMuckle Roe based photographer producing prints on 12
01806 522241
canvas, framed and mounted prints and cards, all from original images.
Jannies Crafts
01595 695159
Cards for all occasions, hand sewn quilts and quillos 28
to keep you warm, hand made felt brooches and hand painted trinket boxes.
Jellyjo@studio80
01595 695132
Textiles prints and aprons, jewellery, garden sculptures and marine sculptures, art cards and canvas prints.
Journeyman Leather
Manufacturers of high quality leather belts and bags www.journeyman-leather.co.uk saddlery and tack.
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01595 870243
Julie Williamson Designs Digital and screen printed fabrics for interiors, 54
01806 566213
lights/lampshades, cushions, pinnies, table runners, napkins, prints canvases and card.
Just Shetland
01950 461870
We offer original hand woven pieces created from a 19
wide variety of hand spun, natural or hand dyed fibre, with an emphasis on texture and colour.
Lorna Goudie
01595 695389
Unique designed jewellery made from genuine and 34
semi-precious gem stones, glass, ceramics, metals and clay.
Lorna Sandison
07788 496413
Photo’s, mousemats, mugs, coasters and clocks that display a collection of photographs taken by Lorna.
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Mary Shearer
01950 422273
Original watercolours, prints, cards and stationary. 40
Nan and Lindsay Smith
01595 693719
The very best hand knitted and crochet work. Fret work 11
and wood carving with Shetland, Viking and Celtic themes.
Northern Lights Holistic Spa Introducing their own range of aromatherapy scrubs 29
01595 820257
and bath products together with detox patches and crystal jewellery.
Oksana Peterson Designs Handmade beaded jewellery from glass Czech beads, 07785 222746
Swarovsky crystal and semiprecious stones.
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Paparwark Furniture
www.paparwark.co.uk
01595 880777
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Manufacturers of contemporary bespoke furniture, traditional Shetland furniture and quirky high quality
wooden gifts.
Name
Description of Craft
Peerie Critters
www.peeriecritters.co.uk
01595 696217
Unique bespoke creations handmade using both modern and vintage fabrics, garments, buttons and
other beautiful reclaimed materials of interest.
Stand
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Peter and Rae Thompson Wooden toys and models, glove and sock boards, 13
01957 702486
driftwood mirrors, wedding flowers, head dresses, corsages, floral tributes earrings, necklaces.
Phatsheep
www.phatsheep.co.uk 01595 694644
Beautiful, artistic Shetland photographs by local 55
photographer Mark Sinclair.
Printed textiles by Suzanne Shearer, bold graphic designs reflecting the Shetland environment and heritage.
Pink Fish Shetland
07709 666972
Handmade pieces including brooches, badges, mini 22
sculptures and wall hangings made from various fabrics,
wood and recycled car lights.
rhi designs
07786 087726
Unique dog coats, knitted using local wool and Fair Isle designs.
Rolo
01595 840414
A unique collection of hand crafted jewellery, phone, 20
kindle, ipad and cushion covers, bags, hats and scarves all made using time honoured techniques in 100% wool.
Shana
Handbags, cushions, throws and phone holders made www.shanahandbags.co.uk using 100% Shetland wool and original Fair Isle patterns.
01595 695070
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Sharon McGeady
01806 533242
Ceramic tableware and kitchenware, handmade buttons, 30
raku sheep, simple jewellery and ceramic keepsakes.
Shetland Alpacas
01806 533396
Cobweb felt scarves and shawls, knitted hats, gloves 47
and scarves, felt hats and gloves, mounted photographic prints, handspun yarn.
Shetland Bookbinders
01595 860242
An eclectic range of quirky, fun and functional 53
products incorporating Shetland tweed and Fair Isle textiles. Hand bound books, badges, bunting, bow ties and cushion covers.
Shetland Jewellery
Silver and gold jewellery www.shetlandjewellery.com
01595 830275
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Shetland Sheepskin Products Sheepskin rugs, boot and shoe insoles, pet beds, www.shetlandsheepskinproducts.co.uk sheepskin equestrian products.
01595 860372
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Shetland Soap Company Soap, bodywash, bath, skincare, mens, gifts www.shetlandsoap.co.uk
and candles.
01595 690096
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Name
Description of Craft
The Shetland Tannery Ltd Sheepskin rugs, hairbands and cushions, leather www.shetlandleather.com purses, goatskin rugs, cowskin rugs, we are also
01806 544323
developing a range of sheepskin slippers and boots.
Stand
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Silvereye Crafts
01595 693815
Handcrafted patchwork, appliqué and quilted novelty 39
fabric products, including quilts, bags, wall hangings,
Christmas decorations, soft toys and clothing items for children.
60 North Bag Company
www.60n.co.uk
01595 697146
Handcrafted canvas and sailcloth bags. 38
Smirk.ink
07900 047627
Cartoons, caricatures, watercolours, pictures, fridge magnets, keyrings and coasters.
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Spencie’s Tunes
www.spenciestunes.com
01957 755231
Composes tunes for special occasions and produces a framed manuscript and recorded CD with printed
cover of the tune.
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Spindra
01957 711232
Individually designed, hand built and wheel-thrown, oxidised and reduced stoneware and porcelain.
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Spindrift Crafts
07833 678795
Using plant dyes and recycled items to create 2
pieces with a shabby chic style, naturally Shetland products from Spindrift Crafts.
Tingwall Papercraft
01595 840300
Quality handmade memory keepsake books and 4
boxes, journals, vintage style Christmas decorations and small gifts. Christmas and any occasion cards, tags and bookmarks.
Tingwall Woodcraft
01595 840300
Salt and pepper mills and similar kitchenware, 4
spinning wheels, drum carders and looms, decorative
candleware, pine knot wood carving.
Vidlin Pottery
Wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain ceramics www.vidlinpottery.shetland.co.uk by John Jacobs
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01806 577373
Wan Affs
01595 830744
Wan aff cushions 59
Wencraft
01950 431589
Wood and leather crafts 33
Wild about Art
01595 859060
Original paintings, prints, cards and gift items using my own artwork.
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