Here is a just selection of local art and crafts available at Speldiburn.
For information about the many more items we have available and for purchase details, please contact us.
Colourful handmade gifts include painted Shetland stone and sea-glass ornaments, pictures and decorated mirrors, all made on the island.
Caricature work and paintings from the famous Shetland Times cartoonist Stephen Gordon. We have a range of framed and unframed prints including humorous pictures of local livestock, wildlife and Shetlanders!
Greetings cards from Garths Croft, a small holding on the island specialising in native and heritage breeds. These lovely cards show traditional Shetland sheep in their various shades, and are left blank for your own message. For more information and to follow life on the croft, visit https://www.instagram.com/garthscroftbressay/?hl=en
Cards £2 each (includes envelope)
John is a self-taught artist who makes highly detailed coloured pencil drawings inspired by the scenery, wildlife and nature of Shetland. We currently have a range of colourful and scenic greetings cards, which show Shetland at its most beautiful. For more information about John's art work visit https://www.jbscolouredpencilart.co.uk/
Cards are £2.50 each (includes envelope)
These unique and eye-catching pieces of jewellery are made here in Bressay. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings are beautifully presented in gift boxes as single pieces and also in matching sets
Rozanne makes charming hand crafted and hand painted decorations for the home. These hanging decorations, free-standing pieces and painted signs make lovely gifts for every occasion.
Designer and illustrator GillyB makes original paper cut art, prints and contemporary homewares from her Scalloway studio. Since moving to Shetland in 2016, she’s taken inspiration from the islands’ coastlines, birds, cliffs and harbours, using a range of media to capture delightful moments from nature and from life lived by the sea. Here at Speldiburn, we currently have a lovely range of GillyB’s papercut and mixed media greetings cards.
Cards are £2.60 each (includes envelope)
R.A.M is a fun and fresh custom knitwear design company, creating unique fashion and promoting the versatility of knitting craftsmanship using Shima Seiki design systems and industrial knitting machines.
“Our products are eco sustainable - our ethos is to utilise end of season/production cones of yarn (unloved yarn) which gives a unique product as there may only be enough for 2 or 3 pieces during manufacturing. Luxury yarns we love to use are Merino/Silk/Lambswool/Shetland wool. Our mini factory is based within the Bressay School and we have a shop in Lerwick's Commercial Street” – Roisin McAtamney of R.A.M Knitwear.
A limited selection of styles can be viewed online at https://www.r-a-m-knitwear.co.uk/shop, and a full selection is available in R.A.M Knitwear’s Lerwick shop.
For more details please contact R.A.M. Knitwear via the website or Facebook
Fiona from ‘Fyon Fybres’ is a weaver, knitter and spinner. She enjoys weaving wall hangings, scarves and shawls, and often uses her hand-spun yarn in her work. She enjoys the challenge of cutting and sewing her handwoven fabric to make handbags and pouches. Her work is delicately coloured, and pieces are thoughtfully named after the locations and aspects of nature in Shetland that inspired them.
You can find out more about Fiona’s work on Instagram, Facebook, Etsy and Isle20 website.
Grindischool Wool is a small business located in Bressay, selling pure Shetland wool. Dyed yarn comes in natural colours, and undyed white yarn is also available. Soft and strong, this wool is great for weaving as well as knitting.
For more details, contact Grindischool Wool through Facebook or Instagram.
Bressay parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30. Run or walk the 5k route which finishes at the Speldiburn Cafe.
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