Crafts Makers
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Eileen Gatt | | The inspiration for my work comes from ancient Scottish traditions and customs. I am also influenced by Inuit Art, having spent some time in Alaska where I studied the Inuit Culture. I graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1997 and then returned home to the Scottish Highlands to establish my Jewellery and metalwork business. I was awarded a setting up grant from the Scottish Arts Council in 1999. I make one-off pieces to commission as well as batch produced collections which include jewellery, christening cups, bowls, pictures and perfume bottles etc. I sell through Fairs, galleries and retail outlets in the UK and abroad. My work is predominantly in silver but often incorporates 18ct gold detail to highlight certain aspects of the designs. | |
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| PhatSheep,
Suzanne Shearer | | From her workshop at her home in rural Shetland, Suzanne Shearer produces a range of printed cotton fabrics in bright contemporary designs. She then goes on to make these fabrics into bags and home accessories.
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| TSC Art,
Mrs Jean Bowker | | Jean Bowker trained in History of Art and took the Year Prize at Basingstoke College for her year. Trained as an aquatint printer, or etcher, she also produces distinctive hand-made paper and paper products, including albums and decorative boxes, which combine with her etchings to produce unique gifts. She makes her paper from natural plants including grasses and rushes.
Jean produces limited edition etchings, oil paintings and decorative names, a style of commemorative artwork hand-painted using Celtic themes. Celtic themes run through much of Jean's work.
Jean also hosts paper-making workshops. | |
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| Skyelight Candles,
Mr Kevin Topping | | Individually hand crafted heather scented candles inspired by, and made on the Isle of Skye.
Our range includes the Red Cuillin, Quiraing and Staffin Bay candles that capture the mystical element of these areas. We also make individual Sand Agate candles which can be used over and over again as a tealight holder once the actual candle is finished.
Look on oue website for the birthstone candles, hand painted tealight holders, hand painted lanterns and much, much more. | |
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| The Bay Pottery,
Ms Maggie Zerafa | | My work comprises gas fired functional ceramic pieces for daily use that have been deeply influenced by a three year traditional apprenticeship in Japan. This time in Japan first sparked my interest in the concept of 'shibui'. In an artistic sense 'shibui' describes a sober, quiet understated quality, objects without superfluous adornment. My work reflects this by its simple decoration, unevenness of surface and honesty to the material and methods from which it is created. My glazes are in soft natural tones, some decorated with patterns and motifs drawn from nature. | |
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| Hebridean Jewellery,
Mr John Morton Hart | | Hebridean Jewellery, manufacturing jewellers, produce a large range of high quality silver and gold jewellery from traditional style to modern unique designs made in the Western Isles on the island of South Uist. There is something for all tastes, delicate to chunky, intricate to minimalist. | |
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| Shards Stained Glass,
Miss Muirne Buchanan | | I design and make a unique range of stained glass suncatchers and panels; reflecting Scottish wildlife and scenery; birds; animals; flowers and fairies and lots more. Selling from my Highland workshop and by mail order. Brochure on request. Commissions taken. | |
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| Shetland Collection,
Mrs Doreen Brown | | Knitwear/Craft shop based in the South Mainland of Shetland, adjacent to Sumburgh Airport. The knitwear is designed by Doreen Brown and is classed as being amongst the finest in the Islands for its distinctive designs and highest quality. Our classic collection includes a beautiful range of natural, undyed garments some of which are hand spun in beautiful shades from the native Shetland sheep. As our garments are individually knitted we can provide a personal made to measure service where we can adapt styles and colour to our customers requirements. | |
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Lauren Hendry | | Locally hand-painted glasses and glass-ware, available in Rennie-Mackintosh styles, or with bees, ladybirds, or personalised with names, dates, or people. Ideal wedding, birthday or Christmas gifts, and come tissue-wrapped in presentation boxes. Commissions of all sizes and styles welcomed. | Tel Main: 01381 610 256
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Mrs Jacquie Richardson | | Recycled cloth on hessian. 'Clootie' rugs - hooked. | Tel Main: 01408 633067
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Ms Tina MacLeod | | Cards and gift stationery handmade in the Highlands of Scotland. | |
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Joanne B Kaar | | Joanne B Kaar is a renowned artist working from Dunnet Head on the very north coast of Caithness, she is highly acclaimed for her papermaking, bookbinding and collages.
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| Peter Tyler - Woodturner,
Dr Peter Tyler | | I make a wide range of practical domestic turned woodware using locally sourced hardwoods. The range includes bowls, platters, dishes, boards, etc, with very large diameter items available.
Design is simplistic to enhance the beauty of the wood yet remain functional. Ornamental items include apples, pears, vases and natural edge bowls and the product range extends to three and four-legged stools, table lamps, solitaire boards, etc. | |
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| Peter Rowland Designer/Silversmith,
Mr Peter Rowland | | Wonderful silverware and jewellery are to be found at Peter Rowland's workshop, which overlooks the Scapa Flow in Orkney. From elaborate pieces of jewellery to Sgean Dhu's, napkin rings, spoons to teasets. | |
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| Dandelion Designs,
Mrs Cathy Myhill | | We produce our own distinctive hand decorated woodcrafts, wall plaques, clocks, boxes and a range of other items. Each piece bears a handworked design or illustration utilising a mixture of techniques ranging from the ancient art of pyrography to conventional painting. Every design is original and unique to that piece, nothing is repeated. Our work is inspired by the great legacy of Celtic Art, Art Nouveau, the environment, heritage and awesome landscape of Skye and the Western Isles. Our other work extends from paintings, drawings and prints through pyrography to photography, wooden toys, jewellery and cards. | |
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| Vicki Designs,
Mrs Vicki Hease | | Bowls, vases, candlesticks and other wood turned designs, both contemporary and traditional. A new range of Garden "Funguy's" (Fungi), turned from Yew, Ash, Rhododendron, Laburnum, Silver Birch, Beech and Eucalyptus, which will enhance any garden or tub and create a talking point for friends and neighbours. Flora From A different Angle are photographs I take of flowers, bark, stems, leaves and fungi which are then mounted and can be framed. | |
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| Ewen Thomson Violins,
Mr Ewen Thomson | | A violin maker and restorer of fine Italian style instruments, since 1991, I studied at Newark School of Violin Making, graduating with Merit, before returning to my native Shetland.
My instruments are being played by musicians throughout Britain. These include two commissions for the Mendelssohn in Mull Trust, which supports up and coming Scottish classical string players and many of the country's finest folk musicians. | |
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| The Isle of Skye Bindery,
Mrs Laura West | | "I want to take the form and structure of the book and continue its evolution in the digital era. To inspire journalists, observers, artists and bloggers - the new generation of book lovers."
Laura West is a classically trained award winning bookbinder specialising in traditional and contemporary hand-sewn books. Wedding Stationery, Photo Albums and Guest Books are individually handmade to order.
Laura's signature range of unique artefact books draws on her studies and interest in historical book structure from all cultures and offers wildly refreshing solutions for books of all kinds. | |
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| Veronica Newman,
Veronica Newman | | "Handthrown porcelain: individual translucent bowls and vases; domestic ware including mugs; jugs; teapots and dinner sets. Commemorative plates and 1/12th scale dolls' house pots. Commissions welcome. / Decoration uses sponged; slip-trailed or marbled slips and oxides. Bowls and vases with carved rims; or layers of sponged slips and oxides; pots with overlaid coloured clay. Fired in electric kiln;some lustred. / Veronica is influenced by ancient Greek pottery and researches Mycenaean and Minoan vases and stirrup jars. Inspiration comes from natural and man-made patterns and the changing colours of the Scottish landscape. / " | |
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Ms Carol Dunbar | | I work mainly in woven tapestry and printmaking. The imagery used in the works is essentially abstract in character. I work in a variety of scales from miniature to large scale. | |
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| Carrbridge Studio,
Ms Alice Buttress | | I make a diverse range of handbuilt and handthrown pottery, raku, sculpture and porcelain jewellery specialising in one-off unique pieces. My work is mainly decorative and encompasses both traditional and contemporary styles with inspiration from historic cultures, legend and my surroundings in the Scottish Highlands. My pottery is decorated with designs taken from Celtic, feng shui, runic and contemporary origins. I use a traditional style for sculpting animals and portrait head and figure studies. Popular aspects of my work are cats, owls, pigs and dragons in various sizes. I accept commissions for any aspect of my work. | |
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Ms Patricia Shone | | I make non-functional pots. The potential of an empty vessel is exciting. The landscape and climate of Skye is increasingly important to my work. The
mountains in the distance and the ground under my feet. I want to produce, in clay, the colours, textures and forms of the land that has such a strong
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| Gramarye Studio,
Ms Ann Coomber | | I enjoy creating quirky, contemporary papier mache items that often reflect my sense of fun, sometimes using my own handmade papers. My mad fish, wall sculptures are finished in unusual papers and metallic relief paints to provide their colour and surface texture. I also have a range of gift packaging, bowls, boxes, window hangings and picture frames, all entirely made from mango leaf, banana fibre, straw silk or jute fibre papers. Commissions accepted, or existing designs adapted, for dishes, hangings and sculptures for special occasions or presents. Mail order from website. | |
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Mr Alisdair McKay | | Cutting the wood into thin slices, often across the grain reveals the maximum richness, I construct forms where the resultant sequence, is the focus in sculpture, featured in boxes and vessels or a detail in furniture. With an allusion to movement or softness I juxtaposition textures, colour and form, introducing with other joining materials the illusion of precariousness or tenuousness. / I work functionally and creatively, speculatively and to commission, for private or commercial clients and galleries from the workshop which I established in 1984. | |
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| Steve Horsfall Woodcarver,
Steve Horsfall | | A range of hand carved Wooden Kitchenware. Carved commemorative bread boards for weddings, anniversaries etc. / Carved Oak House Signs. / Old fashioned bread boards as wedding gifts. | |
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| Pink Pearls,
Mrs Jill Holmes | | Handmade greeting cards with Gaelic or English verses. Dozens of images to suit any occasion, many have a Scottish theme. The cards are sold in packs of 6 with the customer choosing which cards and what phrase is printed on the card. The cards are individually cellophane wrapped with an envelope included. The packaging is designed so that the cards arrive in perfect condition. | |
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| Lucy's Handmade Crafts,
Ms Lucy Jane Lawrence | | The "energy within" is a collection of pictures and jewellery designed to uplift the body, mind and soul. I use pastels, collage and copper foil to make vibrant and colourful cards and pictures these are complimented by my jewellery which uses small tumble polished gemstones and recycled glass creating simple yet stunning tiaras, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. | |
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| Linton House,
Mr Tony Hinde | | If you are looking for either a traditional mirror with character, framed in mellow, time-worn, natural wood, or a more contemporary sculptural art mirror which incorporates the beautiful organic shapes of the branches and roots of ancient Highland trees, then we have them at our attractive country studio near Nairn. Designed and handcrafted by Tony Hinde. Comprehensive website, mail order and commissions available. / | |
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Mrs Linda Soos | | Handwoven textiles: Wall-hangings and Rugs are finely woven individual pieces with simple or patterned structure where colour is the essence. Scarves and wraps are beautiful pieces handwoven in natural yarns. | |
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| JAC Woodworks,
Mr James Caldwell | | Handmade furniture made to customer’s designs in solid native and imported hardwoods. A design service offering 3-dimensional drawings is available. All domestic furniture and fire surrounds are produced, plus domestic and commercial display equipment. Styles range from antique reproductions to ultra modern. Traditional furniture restoration using French polishing or varnishing can be performed as required. The showroom offers easy disabled access and adequate parking. On display are a selection of representative pieces from small gift items to larger furniture, and photographs of past commissions. | |
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Mr Charles Ramsay | | Charles Ramsay has been involved in studio glass since 1975. He lives on his old croft set in the hills to the west of Inverness, where, from his self-built furnace, he produces by traditional glassblowing methods hand-made glass perfume bottles, paperweights and small vases. In collaboration with his daughter, Sorcha, a trained glassmaker, he also makes glass jewellery. Many of the creations feature gold, silver or blue colours that have metallic or iridescent qualities. | |
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Dr Tim Palmer | | I make functional and decorative baskets, mainly with willow but including other materials, using traditional stake and strand as well as Irish frame basket and donkey basket techniques. I 'cross over' with other basket traditions and art forms, for example producing basket versions of ceramics. I aim in my functional baskets to produce durable and aesthetically satisfying pieces that will be a pleasure to use. My non-functional work is a result of what I have recently seen or read, or materials that happen to be to hand. | |
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| Anotherworld,
Mr Francis John Jarratt | | Manufacturer of hand-crafted dolls houses and furniture. Courses tailor-made to suit individual requirements covering all aspects of dolls house making, incorporating dolls house holidays. | |
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| Highland Games,
Mr Steve Cormack | | Since 1989, we have been making original, high quality, hand-crafted puzzles and toys. These may be divided into two categories, wooden and resin-cast. Our wooden products are an entirely new concept in the world of woodworking. From brightly coloured wood veneer shapes and magnets heat-glued onto high-strength ribbon, we make colour changing flexagons, a magic wallet, a tiny Jacob's Ladder and other quirky designs. Our dice range is cast in resin then ground, buffed and polished before having the spots applied, all by hand. We produce beautifully patterned "Nice Dice" as well as a range of loaded dice. | |
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Ms Kim Bramley | | Contemporary, Kiln-formed, Colourful Fused and Slumped Glass, plates and hangings for interior spaces and double-glazed architectural glass for window and doors made in a Kiln at Kim's Home Studio on the Isle of Skye. Inspired by colour, texture, landscape, light and hope. | |
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| Loch-an-Eilein Pottery,
Mrs Penelope Anne Weir | | Penny makes functional hand thrown domestic earthenware pottery in her small studio/workshop near Aviemore. She glazes them in blues and greens, and a rich turquoise. She specializes in mugs, jugs, large breakfast cups, goblets and decanters and large, flat platters.
The pottery is open to the public every day except Mondays. | |
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| Carron Pottery,
Mr Rob Teago | | The pottery is in an extension at the back of the Craft Shop where on most days you can see Rob working: pugging clay, throwing a pot on the wheel, glazing or packing a kiln. This is a working pottery specializing in hand thrown, oven to tableware and commissioned pieces. The decoration consists of glazes in blues, greens, browns, oatmeal and white in various combinations to give a wide range of choice. Our pottery is used and is exclusive to our Restaurant next door. | |
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| JL Enterprises,
Mr John Pedley | | We specialise in producing high quality panoramic photographic prints of Shetland scenes. / Our images are also available in digital format for publications and websites. / Our prints make ideal gifts or presents for those special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, presentations, new house, Christmas etc. / Included in our product range are limited edition prints and we undertake commissions. | |
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| Mary T Designs,
Mrs Mary Thomson | | At Mary T Designs you will find unique designs of hats, scarves, gloves, throws and cushion covers made from felted Shetland Wool. These designs give elegance and warmth to the wearer and your home. The landscape, weather and Scandinavian mythology all provide inspiration for Mary's designs.
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Mr Iain MacWilliam Beaton | | I work in wood, mainly one off pieces to order which include the following: carving and making replica pieces to match existing (i.e. missing bits of furniture), scale models, (i.e. boats), wooden jewellery, repairing violins and bows,trophies, plaques and copies (i.e. salt boxes). | |
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| skene textiles,
Miss Rachel Skene | | Handwoven fabric. Weave combined with print and stitch. One-off or limited pieces. Contemporary original accessories. Freelance design work, scarves, stoles, bags and interior pieces. Luxury materials such as silk, cashmere, lambswool mixed with fancy yarns, sequins, ribbon and suede. Commissions. | |
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| Heather Butlin Silks,
Heather Butlin | | I produce colourful paintings on silk. These are available as greetings cards, framed paintings, scarves, cushions and ties. / Sources of inspiration include music, Celtic and Pictish art, the land and the sea. Designs are wide ranging from whimsical animals to studies of garden flowers. / Paints are applied directly onto the silk in a free hand style to produce fresh, original work. I enjoy the fluidity and spontaneity the medium offers, combining blocks of colour with layers of washes. | |
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| Duthie Designs,
Mrs Mari Duthie | | Duthie Designs knitwear creations from Beauly in the Highlands. Every piece of knitwear is lovingly designed, knitted and finished by myself to a high standard. Jackets to my own unique designs. Cardigans and jumpers or individual items incorporating your own ideas or corporate jumpers with your company or club logo. | |
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| Teoshandspun,
Mr Teo Becu | | Handspun, handknit, handdyed sweaters, yarn and fun clothes for fun people. Knitwear for the best. | |
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| Anna Macneil,
Mrs Ruth Black | | Bags; cushions and wallhangings made mostly from Harris Tweed and embroidered with striking Celtic knotwork and Pictish designs. | |
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| Glendale Toy Museum,
Mr Terry Wilding | | Award winning visitor attraction with traditional and interesting toys and games for sale. Makers of Crokinole, a traditional Canadian board game. Recycled wood used when possible. | |
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Miss Frances Pelly | | A professional sculptor also undertaking Lettercutting. I design and hand cut unique inscriptions in stone. Work comprises memorials, plaques, relief carvings and architectural details. Advice given on all aspects of commissioning memorial work. | Tel Main: 01856 751464
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| Hazel Passmore Contemporary Jewellery,
Miss Hazel Passmore | | I studied jewellery in Glasgow, Toronto and then graduated from Dundee with an Hons Degree in Jewellery and Metalwork. I make contemporary jewellery in gold and silver and a combination of both. Many of the pieces are one-offs or a few similar pieces made at the same time. I want to keep the pieces unique and the owner happy to have something different:) Texture is predominant in my work contrasted with smooth, polished surfaces. Inspiration comes from Africa and the Scottish Highlands. I have my own small Gallery overlooking Inverness Castle, off Castle Street (one flight up Raining's Stairs) adjacent to my studio.
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| Angus Clyne Woodturning,
Angus Clyne | | High quality functional/sculptural vessels turned from native hardwoods. | |
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| North Lands Glass,
Mrs Lorna MacMillan | | North Lands Creative Glass is a centre of excellence in the art of glass making and is situated in Lybster on the North East Coast of Scotland. North Lands is open both to glass artists and to painters, sculptors, architects and designers wishing to explore the technical and artistic potential of glass, either on its own or in combination with other materials. North Lands programme includes masterclasses, an annual conference and residencies. The studio is available for hire to groups or individuals. | |
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Ms Anne Dye | | Batik is an ancient craft for designing on cloth using wax as a dye-resist. With modern dyes, many unusual effects can be achieved. I like to use the traditional Indonesian batik tools - tjanting, brushes and cotton material which is produced in Java especially for the production of batik. My work is influenced by the colours and textures of the local Highland landscape and I produce wallhangings and framed pictures using a variety of batik techniques.
Batik Courses: I run one and two-day batik courses for all levels of ability, including beginners. For dates and information, please write, telephone or email me. | |
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| Caledonian Woodturners,
David W Matthews | | Manual and CNC turning of wooden items and components from very small up to very large, for giftware, architects, furniture makers and private individuals. A bespoke service. | |
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| Wicked Waxworks,
Mary Hay | | Hand-made candles available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, colours and scents. Special Occasion candles made to order for that very personal gift. For businesses the logo candle is an ideal and original gift. | |
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| Loch Morar Crafts,
Bev Arnold | | Situated on the North Shore of Loch Morar in West Lochaber, Bev Arnold produces a range of quality hand painted glassware. John Arnold produces a range of beautiful photographic images. The designs and the photographs are mainly taken from and inspired by the natural world. Glassware products include wine and whisky glasses. Photographs are mounted or hand framed and also available on small giftware products. We have a small workshop and studio on the shores of Loch Morar where all our products are available. | |
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| Christina Sargent Felt & Print Artist,
Ms Christina Sargent | | Felt & print studio on small organic farm on island off South Ronaldsay on Orkney. The felts are colourful wall pieces made from sheep's fleece and depict fluid designs inspired by life and movement. Largest size is 4' x 6'. The prints are strong images mainly of wildlife on silks and cottons ranging from cards to large pieces. | |
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| The Studio,
Susan Plowman | | I am a Scottish Goldsmith and enameller living and working in the Highlands. I use traditional ancient techniques to produce exciting, vibrant, colourful, detailed and I hope thought provoking, contemporary jewellery. I work in fine silver, 18ct gold and platinum, achieving colour and pattern in my work with enamel and stones. | |
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| Allan J Gray,
Allan Gray | | Handmade customised fitted and freestanding furniture. Restoration service and picture framing. | |
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| John Struthers Stoneware Ceramics,
Mr. John Struthers | | John Struthers' Stoneware Pottery and sculptural Ceramics are highly collectable and a visit to his Orkney studio is a joy. (Open all year). Functional and decorative his pottery also reflects his local environment which is seeped in pre-history and world famous for it's archaeological interest. His work is represented in many contemporary ceramic collections worldwide. | |
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| Sui Generis,
Colin & Leo Kerr | | Sui Generis embraces the full spectrum of woodwork: bookbinding (some with carved and wooden bound covers), Carving, Furniture Making and Designing, Joinery, Leaded Light Work, Marquetry, Upholstery, Restoration. These are just a selection of the skills and talents available, by this Master Craftsman. | |
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| Countrymans Sticks,
Jack Liversedge | | Shepherds crooks, walking sticks, hill sticks and wading poles are all made using natural materials, horn and wood. Some metals and liquid plastics are used but only on customer's orders. | Tel Main: 01967 402346
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| Hebridean Imaging,
Yvonne Benting | | Yvonne produces work in pen, ink and charcoal, handmade greeting cards and bookmarks which both incorporate her hand-coloured images of the island’s birds and flowers. Yvonne hand makes paper from a variety of materials, including, each autumn, a limited quantity of “Stornoway Woods Paper” which incorporates the fallen leaves from the largest wooded area on the Isle of Lewis. Yvonne also hand makes silk paper which she then uses with her cards, bookmarks and collages. Other items available are: handmade wedding invitations to order, decorated boxes, 3D decoupage pictures, art prints. | |
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| Uig Pottery,
Alan Freestone | | Distinctive pottery with five main decorations inspired by the local land and seascape. Each pot is unique although sets can be decorated as similarly as possible. Our Celtic range includes a Quaich, a traditional Scottish drinking cup, the origins of which lie deep in the history of Scotland. All our pots have function as well as style and make suitable gifts and mementos. | |
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| Isle of Skye Crafts,
Catherine Ann Freeman | | Scottish Counted Cross Stitch Kits - we produce a range of Scottish Counted Cross Stitch kits designed and produced on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
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| Laurence Broderick Sculpture,
Laurence Broderick | | In his figurative and abstract, bronze and stone sculpture, Laurence Broderick draws inspiration from the female figure and wildlife, in particular the otter and endangered species. When learning of the plight of turtles, polar bears, rhinos and elephants due to man's abuse, it had a profound and emotive effect on expressing his art.
He is joint president of the International Otter Survival Fund, a global charity for the conservation of the otter, based on the Isle of Skye. | |
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| Journeyman Leather,
Ian Tonkinson | | Journeyman Leather is a small skill-based business from Shetland.
Working exclusively with top quality leather and solid brass fittings, combined with traditional hand tools and craftsmanship, we make saddlery and tack, bags and belts of unsurpassed quality. | |
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| Piping-hot,
James Jagger | | Bagpipes and Chanters from the Isle of Skye the home of Piping. | |
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| Woodland Pottery,
Amanda Wells | | A wide range of handpainted pottery made in situ. Patterns range from beautiful cobalt blues and copper greens to fun and unique animal and bird designs. Whether you prefer highly glazed or more 'natural' finishes - I have both. Both ornamental pieces and domestic crockery available. Ability to see pottery in its various stages of production. Other locally made crafts also available. | |
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| Shilasdair Yarns ,
Eva Fleg Lambert | | Shilasdair Yarns
Shilasdair, the Skye yarn company. Natural dyeing on natural fibres.
Traditional dyeing from Scotland using local dye plants together with indigo, madder, cochineal and logwood produce our vibrant yarns and contemporary range of handknitted designer sweaters, some handspun, and accessories such as felted hats and scarves, and natural dyed socks. And while Scottish wool predominates, there is more than a touch of luxury in the cashmere, angora, alpaca and silk blends chosen to complement the wool in our yarns, handknit garments and knit kits. | |
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| Nethybridge Pottery,
Rob Lawson | | Tableware: in blues and greens; plates, bowls, mugs, teapots, cheese domes, jugs, serving and oven dishes, salt pigs, oil bottles, soap dispensers, draining soap dishes, cutlery drainers, airtight jars, lidded jam/honey pots, etc.
Decorative pieces: in vibrant combinations of opalescent mottled red, purples, greens and blues. Vases, large platters, plates, bowls, mirrors, candlesticks, tablelamps, goblets, wine jugs, hot plate tiles, square/rectangular slab-formed plates (can be wall mounted), etc. | |
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| Cadadh,
Mary Elizabeth Buchanan | | Mary makes a range of heirloom quality Scottish dolls and bears.
17th century Highland Clansmen - Exquisite and unique 24” porcelain doll. Traditionally dressed in a tartan plaid. He carries a targe, sword and dirk. Limited edition.
CheckMate rag dolls - Soft, huggable traditional Scottish rag dolls. Have hand-painted faces, woollen hair and tartan pinafore. Made to order in any tartan.
Clann Bears - Traditional jointed bears made from Harris Tweed. Have glass eyes, tartan scarf and paws. Made to order in any tartan. | |
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| Paparwark Furniture,
Mr Cecil Tait | | Paparwark Furniture specialises in designing and manufacturing furniture from quality hardwoods and veneers, aiming to provide a service for clients who envision unique pieces of furniture for their living environment. Many of the pieces are inspired from the culture and natural environment in Shetland. Shapes and forms from the clients interests and hobbies are incorporated into the designs. This creates personal and individual pieces of furniture. | |
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| Woodland Treasures,
Geoff King | | I design and make hand-carved wooden jewellery, combs, hair-slides and other small carvings, inspired by Pictish, Celtic, Art Nouveau and mythological imagery. The range of jewellery includes earrings, pendants, necklaces, brooches and kilt pins.
The woods used are all either sustainably produced British hardwoods, recycled, re-used or salvaged. Some of the designs incorporate the use of gemstones such as amber, onyx, turquoise, jade and lapis lazuli. All findings are sterling silver, although gold or other metals are available on request.
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| Jacki Wright Textile Artist,
Mrs Jacki Wright | | I am a textile artist specialising in abstract collages created from a combination of natural and recycled elements, including silk fibres, layered and manipulated by heat processes, then embellished with free machine embroidery. Pieces are framed or mounted and can be of any size.
Inspiration comes from the dramatic scenery and light of Scotland's West Coast and especially the region's fantastic geology.
I will consider commissions for both home and corporate interiors on any scale. | |
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| Burra Bears,
Mrs Wendy Inkster | | Our delightful, collectable bears are hand-made in the Shetland Island of Burra. 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.
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| Shoormal Miniatures,
Mrs Verity-Helen Blackman | | Shoormal Sheep made with pure Shetland wool. The range includes fiddlers, guitarists, drummers, gardeners, fishermen, shepherds, chefs and knitters to name but a few. Specific commissions undertaken i.e. graduate with mortar board, bride & groom pairs - almost any hobby or occupation can be accommodated! The sheep range in height from 20 to 25cm and come in the traditional Shetland wool colours of white, moorit [light brown] black and grey. Prices range from £12 to £25 plus post & packing. | |
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| Bluefish,
Elliot Blaauw | | My inspiration comes from nature, so my pieces have an organic feel. The debris on any forest floor is a gallery of natural sculptures. I just have to bring it out. The piece evolves in a process of sheer serendipity and humour. Simple, stylised, explicit. | |
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| Tweedy Bears,
Ms Corinne Curtis | | "Tweedy Bears" are original designs by Corinne Curtis, and are completely hand stitched from Harris Tweed fabric. They are thread jointed and stand about 5 and a half inches high. With stitched noses and bead eyes, they each have their own individual look.
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| The Orkney Stone Company Ltd,
Albert & Louise Scott | | The continued use of traditional stone working skills is the main aim of the Orkney Stone Company. Craftsmanship combined with contemporary design go together to create unique stone pieces for the home and garden. Our work has been described as 'thoughtful and understated'. Albert Scott has spent much of his life working with the hardwearing local flagstone of Orkney. The time-learnt skills he has acquired are used in the careful selection and hand quarrying of each piece of stone from a small local quarry. Our pieces are unique in that all our stone is hand split. This creates a naturally textured surface and allows the stone to speak with its own voice. | |
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| Celtic Skye Hebridean Handcrafts,
| | A selection of orignal handcrafted gifts, including cushions, cards, collectors soft toys, Harris Tweed goodies, simple wooden jewellery and Time Out! relaxation bags. Future projects will focus on keeping young children happy and busy. Clocks, pyrography and leatherwork. There are no duplicates made, each item is an original. We will if time permits take orders for commissioned items and work with the client to achieve their requirements. Generally we will make our goods available from month to month and when they are gone their gone! | |
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Mrs Jacquie Mansfield | | Most of the books that I sell are Medieval Bound, which use no glue but are very robust.
They are entirely handcrafted here in Shetland, employing traditional bookbinding methods. Folding, cutting, gluing & pressing. Using - acid free papers, silk headbands and linen threads, where needed.
I use Leather, Suede & even Fish Skin, including Salmon, Perch, Wolf Fish & Stingray. | |
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| Celtic Soaps,
Ms Sandra Long | | Beautiful handcrafted soaps made on the West Coast of Scotland. Celtic design soaps made with essential oils. Our range will suit every skin type. We offer fragrance free for those with sensitive skins. Children enjoy our dolphin design soap as well as the "pick and mix", various small shapes to encourage hand-washing. Our soap bars from 85gms and our cakes and logs are available in a wide range of fragrances. Essential oils offer therapeutic properties to refresh, enliven or relax you. Soaps with a purpose, kitchen deodoriser, gardeners and hobby hands. Gift packs available. There is even a soap for your dog!!
Please e-mail for a full catalogue. | |
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| sporran-nation,
Ms Jennifer Cantwell | | Designed and handmade in Scotland, sporran-nation produces a range of limited edition and one-off contemporary unisex sporrans and bags. Sporran-nation is the design practice of Jennifer Cantwell, who's background in painting and textiles is reflected in an emphasis on surface texture, colour and detail. All pieces are design focused with inspiration being sourced from the urban environment. Using a combination of new, recycled, vintage materials and found objects, tactile colourful pieces are formed that contain individuality, vibrancy and humour. | |
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Mr Peter James Horner | | I love stones ! I love to make jewellery using them. In many cases my part is to do no more than quietly enhance them. I use both hand making and lost wax casting techniques this allows indefinite creativity as one can work in all mediums to achieve the end result. My work is for all income brackets. Sometimes I do crazy things, mostly I am immensely conservative allowing the stones to speak for themselves thus keeping my ego out of it.. No matter what the price of any particular piece made by me, it will always be made with care and consideration. “ Made with love. “ | |
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| Turquoise Tangerine,
Miss Chrisanne Baird | | turquoise tangerine knitted products are designed to be fun, functional but with a slightly ambiguous nature. The present quirky collection is inspired by a fascination with simple patterns and graphic forms. Colours are abundant and shoes, cars, women in dresses, arrows, and much more, all race about the surface of the soft furnishings. Cubes and cushions of varying sizes and dimensions can be played with, sat on or just admired. All products are presently made with knitted lambswool which has been felted for added strength and durability, but yet retains a soft and tactile quality. | |
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| Nott-Us Wood Turning,
Mr Mark Sutton | | I turn a wide range of Wood articles, Pens, Boxes, Bowls up to 30" in diameter and more. Prices from £2 - £150.
Feel free to give me a call, or email me. Commissions always welcome. | |
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| Little BoPeep,
Mrs Anja Baak | | Anja Baak has established Little BoPeep, pure quality products for an idyllic childhood. She designs the products which are handcrafted locally by a group of mums at their own home.
So far the products are handmade cuddle dolls, little tweed bags, quilts and deer leather booties. | |
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| Designs On Benbecula,
Mrs Deborah Macvicar | | I specialise in exclusive designer jewellery made with gems such as opals, genuine amber & other precious and semi precious stones,with gold and silver all of which I have designed and made myself. I also enamel on copper, paint on silk, and canvas, burn pictures onto wood , print etchings, and dip photographic paper into the sea! I have workshops for folk of all ages to get them interested in Art and Crafts. I sell my crafts locally as well as in my Ebay shop, and website. | |
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Ms Ingrid Arthur | | My work is based on the history, landscape and archeology of the Shetland Islands. As a native Shetlander I feel part of the Islands history and use my Tapestry Weaving as a kind of visual storytelling, linking the past with the present. | |
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| Driftwater Weaves,
Sallie Tyszko | | Sallie weaves tapestries on big floor looms. Tapestries strong, powerful, full of colour and texture. Sinuous lines thread their way across the landscapes. Luminous mohair undulates through the waves of the seascapes. Rocks informed by chunky great handspun enjoy the juxtaposition with light-filled skies, delicately hand-dyed. Sallie works for the joy of it, producing all sizes of tapestry for sale through exhibitions. Commissions are also undertaken. Unique. Exclusive. Irreplaceable. It's a passion. An affair of the heart to merge with sea, mountains, birds, fish and animals, the mysterious, subtle natural world, and to give it back visually, in colour, texture, and shape. | |
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| Shetland Calligraphy,
Mr John Harmer | | Cards, framed panels, certificates and special commissions all handwritten in calligraphy, using the Shetland language, poetry and prose, but also Shakespeare and any other language of choice. | Tel Main: 01595 880 095
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| Glasstorm Contemporary Glass Studio,
Mr Brodie Nairn | | Brodie’s recent work explores tension and balance. He contrasts outer surfaces with inner shapes, sensual curves with hard edges.
He calls the original blown a ‘pod’ and, with this organic image in mind with great precision, he cuts through the glass to reveal its structure. This dissected work creates a window into another world where dancing curves and open spaces contrast and unite.
In 2002 Brodie returned to his native Highlands of Scotland after a decade of making glass in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. During this time he has worked with many of the leading glass designers/makers within Europe and the USA.
Brodie has recently established a exciting new Highlands based contemporary glass studio ‘GLASSTORM’ based in Tain, Ross-shire with fellow glass artist Nichola Burns. | |
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| Sanday Crafts,
Miss Zoe Ryley | | Here are a selection of products that I produce by hand. Each item is carefully hand painted and then varnished for protection. There are a selection of Jewellery Boxes, Pot-Pourri Boxes, Tea-Light Holders and even Ceramic Pots. | |
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| twist jewellery,
Mr Myke Calder | | Contemporary range of jewellery. Made from copper and sterling silver. The range includes earrings, pendants, bangles, brooches, necklaces, hairclasps, runes and finger rings. Wild infused three dimensional jewellery Inspired by the scenary of Sutherland. | |
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| RMD Furniture,
Mr Richard Marcus Davies | | Working almost entirely to commission, all pieces produced by RMD are hand-crafted and made to the client's individual requirements.
Quality timber is purchased from selected timber yards and carefully chosen to suit its purpose. I use traditional construction methods including mortice and tenon, and hand cut dovetail joints. | |
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| Fursbreck Pottery,
Mr Andrew Appleby | | Fursbreck Pottery, based in Orkney, is run by potter Andrew Appleby who produces hand thrown pottery. | |
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| Scalpay Linen,
Mrs Sheila Roderick | | Beautiful linen hand-woven in glorious surroundings on traditional working croft. Also hand-spinning. Visitors welcome. | |
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| Durness Stone Craft,
Mr Neil Fuller | | Sculpting, carving and letter cutting in stone. From simple house plaques and memorials to architectural detail and contemporary sculpture. | |
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| ASKeeperUK, Isle of Lewis,
Mr Arthur Stephenson | | handmade pens, pencils, handmade clocks, Designer Pens Sets, Commissioned Writing Instruments, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Fountain Pens, Desk Sets, Handmade Wooden Pens, Pencils, Roller Ball, Exotic Wood, Bottle |
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