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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 and map for 2018, created by the Shetland Arts & Crafts Association. This map of Shetland’s creative landscape can lead you on a journey throughout Shetland, to craft workshops and open studios, from Unst in the north, to Scousburgh and Fair Isle in the south - from the island of Whalsay in the east, to Sandness in the west. Plan your journey well, to discover and to purchase the diverse ranges of work produced by some of Shetland’s many craftmakers, designers, applied artists and visual
artists who are part of a growing creative community. Often inspired by their environment, culture or indigenous materials, they create contemporary works for sale and exhibition in Shetland, and for galleries and customers worldwide. In around 30 craft workshops and working studios you can meet the artists and designers, commission special pieces, or simply shop for unique gifts. On the map are ‘other outlets’; shops and places of interest relating to art and craft.
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.
HIGHEST STANDARDS OF DESIGN, WORKMANSHIP, PACKAGING AND PRODUCTION
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 practice. This studio trail is part of that economy with artists opening their studios (some for the first time) and encouraging visitors to interact with their work, and maybe, purchase a symbol of their visit.
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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 cdjam@talk21.com www.glansinglass.co.uk
10am – 5pm all year but please call ahead to avoid disappointment
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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 karolyn65@hotmail.co.uk Please phone first.
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JPCRAFTWORK Jane Pullen creates and designs floral 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 jane.pullen@outlook.com www.jpcraftwork.co.uk Open most days but please call ahead to avoid disappointment.
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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 richard.westcott@outlook.com www.richardwestcott.co.uk Please call ahead to avoid disappointment
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THE SHETLAND TANNERY LTD We handcraft Shetland sheepskins, Nordic sheepskins and accessories. Contact: Natalie Cairns-Ratter / Stephanie Cairns T 01806 544323 E stephanie@shetlandtannery.com www.shetlandtannery.com
Open limited times during 2018. Exhibiting at the Ollaberry Hall 17/07/18 – 07/08/18 10am – 5pm. Please check our website for other dates.
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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 joan@fraserknitwear.com www.fraserknitwear.com By appointment
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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 janepj@mac.com www.vidlinpottery.shetland.co.uk Please phone first
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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 janepj@mac.com www.vidlinpottery.shetland.co.uk
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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 linda@lindarichardson.co.uk www.lindarichardson.co.uk
Open Jun - Aug, Sat & Sun, 12 - 5pm, other times by appointment, please call ahead to avoid disappointment.
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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 shetlandsheilahankin@gmail.com Shetland Sheila Hankin
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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 hello@morwennagarrick.co.uk www.morwennagarrick.co.uk
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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 astrid.jamieson@shetlandjewellery.com www.shetlandjewellery.co.uk
All year: Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm Fri, 9am-4pm May-Sep: Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, 2-5pm
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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 ngraved.shetland@gmail.com www.ngraved.co.uk NGraved
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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 taingglass@gmail.com  See N-Graved Facebook page
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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 gordon.siegelphotography@gmail.com www.gordonsiegelphotography.co.uk  See N-Graved Facebook page
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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 info@ninianshetland.co.uk www.ninianshetland.co.uk Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm, cash, credit card occasional Sundays
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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 Meadowfield Road, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0UB T 07484 644222 E gillyb.illustrator@gmail.com www.gilly-b.com  By appointment or call ahead to avoid disappointment
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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 sarah@sarahkayarts.com www.sarahkayarts.com
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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 greencroftshetland@gmail.com www.greencroftshetland.co.uk
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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 A 8. JANE PORTER JACOBS p12 RTH NORWICK NO BURRAFIRTH 9. LINDA RICHARDSON p13 HAROLDSWICK OLDSWICK 10. SHETLAND BY SHEILA HANKIN p4 11. MORWENNA GARRICK p15 SELLAFIRTH UNST 12. SHETLAND JEWELLERY p16 WESTING 1 13. N-GRAVED p17 B C 14. TAING GLASS p18 UYEASOUND BELMONT MUNESS 15. GORDON SIEGAL PHOTOGRAPHY p19 GUTCHER SELLAFIRTH 16. NINIAN/JOANNA HUNTER KNITWEAR p20 CUNNISTER 17. GILLYB p21 ODDASTA 18. SARAH KAY ARTS p22 CAMB FETLAR NORTH 19. GREENCROFT SHETLAND LTD p23 MID YELL HOUBIE ROE YELL 2 FUNZIE 20. RED HOUSS p26 WEST SANDWICK RONAS 21. BURRA BEARS p27 HILL 3 AYWICK WEST LOCHEND 22. AAMOS DESIGNS p28 YELL D 4 23. NIELANELL p29 NORTHMAVINE VINE 5 BURRAVOE AVOE A OLLABERRY OLLABER ULSTA 24. RUTH BROWNLEE p30 ESHANESS VIDLIN TOFT 25. PAPARWARK FURNITURE p31 HILLSWICK 26. JAMES B THOMASON p32 7 8 MOSSBANK FIRTH 27. JUST SHETLAND p33 SULLOM LUNNASTING DELTING OUT 28. SHETLAND HANDSPUN p34 LUNNA UNNA SKERRIES S T MAGNUS B AY 29. FAIR ISLE KNITWEAR p35 6 BRAE 9 30. FAIR ISLE TEXTILE WORKSHOP p36
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OTHER OUTLETS p37-38 FAIR ISLE a. SHETLAND DISTILLERY COMPANY LTD SCOUSBURGH b. GLOBAL YELL LTD 27 28 c. THE SHETLAND GALLERY d. OLD HAA MUSEUM e. JAMIESON’S SPINNING (SHETLAND) LTD f. BONHOGA GALLERY g. JAMIESON & SMITH (SHETLAND WOOL BROKERS LTD) h. SHETLAND ARTISAN SHOP i. PEERIE SHOP j. SHETLAND DESIGNER k. LAURENCE ODIE KNITWEAR LTD l. HOSWICK VISITORS CENTRE
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RED HOUSS 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 mike@redhouss.co.uk www.redhouss.co.uk
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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 info@burrabears.co.uk www.burrabears.co.uk Open most days but please call ahead to avoid disappointment
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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 info@aamos-online.com www.aamosdesigns.com
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NIELANELL Unexpected knit collections in striking colours and distinctive textures. Highly original textiles transformed into simple yet flattering 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 info@nielanell.com www.nielanell.com May-Sep Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, 11am-4pm
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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 ruth.brownlee@btinternet.com www.ruthbrownlee.co.uk
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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 cecil@paparwark.co.uk www.paparwark.co.uk
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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 10am – 6pm but please telephone to make sure I can meet you.
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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 justshetland@btinternet.com www.justshetland.com  10am-4pm most days but please call ahead to avoid disappointment
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SHETLAND HANDSPUN At Shetland Handspun, spinning wheel and knitting needles combine with old established skills to turn Shetland fleece 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 shetlandhandspun@btinternet.com www.shetlandhandspun.com
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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 mativentrillon@fairisleknitwear.co.uk www.mativentrillon.co.uk
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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 kathy.coull@btinternet.com
By appointment, please e-mail to make a workshop booking or call ahead to visit.
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SHETLAND DISTILLERY COMPANY LTD
GLOBALYELL LTD 3 and 4 Sellafirth, Yell, ZE2 9DG T 01957 744355 www.globalyell.org
Saxavord Distillery, Haroldswick, Unst, ZE2 9EF T 01957 711217 www.shetlandreel.com
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THE SHETLAND GALLERY Sellafirth, Yell, ZE2 9DG T 01957 744259 www.shetlandgallery.com
OLD HAA MUSEUM Meadowbank Road, Burravoe, Yell, ZE2 9AZ T 01957722339 E info@oldhaa.com www.oldhaa.com
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JAMIESON & SMITH (SHETLAND WOOL BROKERS LTD)
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Creels, garden benches and garden furniture, bottle & candle holders also gates and railings made to customer requirements.
A selection of felted pieces made by wet, needle or knitted process, made using Shetland, merino and silk fibres.
Michael Watt Roadside, Girlsta, ZE2 9SQ
Julie Irvine Vagaland, Tingwall, ZE2 9SF
Artist/Maker based on Yell producing paintings, prints, cards, collages, original baskets, seaglass and driftwood sculptures, sterling silver jewellery made with seaglass and beach pottery.
01595 840783 alexis-watt@talk21.com
01595 840766 julie.irvine@btinternet.com
Jeanette Nowak Grindabister, Camb, Yell, ZE2 9DA 01957 702485 shetlandhjarta@yahoo.com
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JULIE WILLIAMSON DESIGNS Print textile designermaker who is strongly influenced by Shetland’s heritage and culture, creating hand drawn digitally printed designs with stories to share. Products handmade or hand finished. Brough, Whalsay, ZE2 9AL 07917 117138 info@juliewilliamsondesigns.co.uk www.juliewilliamsondesigns.co.uk
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LOVE FROM SHETLAND Handmade in Shetland with milk from our own goats, our products contain no parabens or palm oil. A little bit of love for your skin. Esther Jeromson 177 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0HX 01595 810834 lovefromshetland@gmail.com
MARTI’S My artwork includes decorative mural paintings, mosaic pictures and mosaics on stones which reflect the beauty of Shetland’s nature. Marta Meszaros 44 South Road, Lerwick, ZE1 ORD 07851 677181 meszi77@gmail.com
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PINKFISH SHETLAND Established 2008. Wood and mixed media brooches and art creations with a detailed hand painted finish on many pieces to make them unique. Shona Anderson Aithsness, Aith, ZE2 9ND
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A unique collection of hand crafted cushions, bags, phone and ipad covers and jewellery all made using techniques such as felting and knitting in 100% wool.
Shana is a local company run by two friends working from home producing goods using 100% Shetland wool, Shetland tweed, incorporating original Fair Isle designs.
Rosalynn Fraser 3 Vallafield, Tingwall, ZE2 9XH 01595 840414 rosalynnfraser@btinternet.com
07709 666972 peerieanderson@hotmail.com
Sheila Newcombe & Jean Fullerton 8 Unicorn View, Lerwick, ZE1 ONN 01595 695070 / 01595 690662 newcombe_sheila@hotmail.com
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SPINDRIFT CRAFTS
TEDWINA & FRIENDS
THE POTTERY, NORTH ROE
Wool is dyed using Shetland grown plants, giving colour to handmade decorative items. One-off pieces of textile art reflect the beauty of Shetland.
Heirloom teddy bears and stuffed toys handmade in Shetland using traditional materials and techniques by teddy bear artist Lauren Doughton.
Bunchy Casey 3 Lingapund, Brae, ZE2 9SN 01806 522794
Lauren Doughton The Peerie House, Branchiclate, Hamnavoe, Burra Isle, ZE2 9LA
Sharon makes beautiful handmade buttons, plates, bowls, mugs, jugs and gifts in natural organic shapes influenced by the colours, wild places and traditions of Northmavine.
peerie.moments@gmail.com www.spindriftcrafts.com
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Sharon McGeady North House, North Roe, ZE2 9RY 01806 533242 sharonmcgeady@gmail.com
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ANDREA WILLIAMSON Contemporary knitted textiles with a traditional Shetland influence. All designed and made in Shetland with local wool and finest lambswool. Brochs, Brough, Whalsay, ZE2 9AL 01806 566608 andreawilliamson7@hotmail.com www.andreawilliamson.co.uk
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BARBARA ISBISTER KNITWEAR Traditional and modern Fair Isle sweaters, hoodies and jackets. Orders taken. Meadows, Cunningsburgh, ZE2 9HG 01950 477241 barbaraisbister@aol.com
BAKKA Unique Fair Isle knitwear made from luxury 100% extra fine merino wool using traditional patterns and colours. Silky soft, warm, comfortable, Bakka promotes Shetland’s heritage. Mary Macgregor Bakka, Dale of Walls, ZE2 9PE 01595 780087 mary@bakkaknitwear.com www.bakkaknitwear.com
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OONIQUE I design and make a range of textiles from pure Shetland tweed, Fair Isle and hand knitted Shetland lace, all products are handmade. Julia Smith Gardie Cottage, Mid-Yell, ZE2 9BN 01957 702344 / 07920 487511 sigma25@btinternet.com
PAULINE WALSH Taking the environment of Shetland as my inspiration, I design and produce a range of felted fashion accessories and vessels using Shetland fleece and lambswool. Lochside, Burravoe, Yell, ZE2 9BA 01957 722282 walsh482@btinternet.com www.paulinewalsh.co.uk
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TERRI LAURA Shetland based, Fair Isle designer thriving to use Fair Isle patterns and Shetland wool in new ways while staying true to tradition. Terri Malcolmson Ocraquoy, Cunningsburgh, ZE2 9HA 07884 383232 www.terrilaura.co.uk terrilaura@hotmail.co.uk
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AVRIL THOMSON SMITH
JB’S COLOURED PENCIL ART
Local artist Avril Thomson Smith produces Shetland inspired artwork including pencil drawings, acrylic and oil paintings. Latest collections include Lerwick lanes, town centre drawings and croft house paintings.
Coloured pencil drawings inspired by scenery and wildlife of the Shetland Islands. Artwork referenced from my own original photographs.
Avril Thomson Smith 82 King Harald Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0ER 07734 499923 / 01595 690438 www.avrilthomsonsmith.com
John Birnie Clevigarth, Exnaboe, Virkie, ZE3 9JS 01950460825 www.jbscolouredpencilart.co.uk norttoonart@gmail.com
THE AURORA ART STUDIO Diane is a prolific artist who produces stunning oil paintings and collages depicting the beauty and nature of Shetland. Commission work undertaken. Diane Meyer Trollhoo, Rerwick, Bigton ZE2 9JF 01950 422412 studio@theaurorastudio.co.uk www.theaurorastudio.co.uk
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Art & Design
Papercraft
Photography
THE TAIT GALLERY
SHETLAND BOOKBINDERS
AUSTIN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscape and seascape paintings by Shetland oil painter Jim Tait. Original paintings and giclee prints, greeting cards also available. Commissions welcome.
Diverse, quirky, fun yet functional products incorporating Fair Isle textiles and Shetland tweed. Hand bound books, bow ties, neckties, insoles, bunting, badges, cushions and much more.
Shetland’s emotion, drama and colour in photographs of it’s Northern Lights, landscape, wildlife and people. Buy as prints, commission me or license my images.
Jim Tait 11c Union Street, Lerwick ZE1 OET 01595 690143 jim@tait-gallery.co.uk www.tait-gallery.co.uk
Mary Fraser Gardens, Culswick, Wester Skeld, ZE2 9NL 01595 860242 culswick@aol.com
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3 Murrayston, Lerwick, ZE1 ORE 01595 692224 enquiries@austintaylorphotography.com www.austintaylorphotography.com
Jewellery
STEVE BIRRELL HELEN PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERTSON I’m a local amateur photographer who captures Shetland’s landscapes and seascapes. 1 Southpunds Park, Levenwick, ZE2 9HX
Inspired by Shetland’s textile heritage I create memorable jewellery and art to treasure. Lunnister, Sullom, Northmavine, ZE2 9RD 01806 522619 info@helenrobertson.com www.helenrobertson.com
YALA Coleen designs and creates jewellery (pendants, bangles and rings mostly) in her workshop based in East Yell. She creates pieces from both sterling and fine silver. Coleen Thomson Hamar, Aywick, East Yell, ZE2 9AX
01950 422770 www.stevebirrellphotography.com b12rsy@gmail.com
01957 702320 coleenthomson@tiscali.co.uk
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shetlandartsandcrafts
www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk @shetlandcrafts