FREE ACTIVITIES!
BAIRNS BEGIN TO KNIT
Doff Henderson, Stromness
HELD AT WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS (New Library at Stromness)
10–11:30am. In an hour and half, the young ones can get on their way to
knitting. Ages 7+, max first 8 children.
26) CLAY CREEPY CRAWLIES
Elaine Henderson B.A. Ceramics (Stromness)
HELD AT SCAPA STUDIOS, Sorpool, Innertown, Stromness.
FREE BUT MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
PM only: 2-4. A shorter workshop for the bairns- MUST BRING ONE
ADULT! Ages 4 – 7 • MAX 6 children with 1 adult each! Please book by
phone 852926. Look through a microscope to see how amazing bugs are,
then make one of your own. Glazed and fired later.
FORMS IN NATURE- looking around for inspiration!
Based at the Standing Stones Hotel, various activities and natural
objects as inspiration for craft
What other events are lurking
around Orkney this weekend?
Arts and Crafts Association pop-up in the Kirkwall Town Hall. For Art’s
Sake holds its usual classes on a Saturday morning. West Side Cinema,
Stromness Town Hall, doors open 7.15. Cost £5. Film: “Ram”. Stromness
Museum Open. Corrigall Farm Museum, FREE spinning demonstrations.
OPEN WINDOWS art along the Kirkwall Street in shop windows. Kirbuster
Farm Museum. Pam Farmer will be hosting her usual spinning and dyeing
classes at Appies. TO COME: Peat Festival, A Day in the Hills, Orkney
Museums
Passing By or Sitting Around or Forgot to
Take a Workshop on Saturday 30 April 2016?
…then pick up your bag of crafty things and sit with others in the Standing
Stones Hotel lounge and chat and share. Have a yap ‘n yarn, tak’a peep,
and have a tea and biscuit! The RSPB will have a table of crafty things to
explore and Neil Leask and Pat Long, Peter Leith and a few others will
have some very interesting crafts to chat about. Christopher Gee will be
demonstrating Neolithic stone working on the grounds.
SUNDAY 1st May: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Standing Stones: EXHIBITION OF WORK
(free entry).
View some of the work from the many varied workshops of the previous
day at the Standing Stones exhibition.
Also today is your chance to meet some of our local makers, see behind the
scenes and be liberal with your support for all the amazing and unique work
that goes on in Orkney! Space does not permit us to give all contact details,
so please get in touch with the venue beforehand if you’re not sure how
to find it; many can also be found on the Orkney Designer Crafts website.
You will also see that we are including some more unusual destinations- all
under the banner of “Orkney Crafted Creativity”. If you have particular
mobility needs please telephone 852 926 and we will try to help you get to
your destination.
Otherwise, use the bus/your car/bike/moped/tractor/legs or other
means of transport to get there!
• Alison Moore Designs, jeweller, Dounby
• Art Works of the Earth, J.B. Rose, artist, Stromness
• Bill McArthur, seascape painter, Sanday
• Castaway Crafts, textile designer and gifts, Dounby
• Celina Rupp, jeweller, Holm
• Fluke, jeweller and metal sculptor, Birsay
• Frances Pelly, sculptor, Quoyblackie, Rendall KW17 2HA
(Demos at 11. 00 and 2.00)
• Fursbreck Pottery, Andrew Appleby, Harray
• Hagi Hus, artist, Toab
• Hoxa Tapestry, the Thomson family, St. Margaret’s Hope
• Ian Richardson Boatyard, Stromness
• Jerry Wood, artist, Westray
• Northlight Gallery, Stromness
• Orkney Buffalo, open farm and produce, Deerness
• Orkney Handcrafted Furniture, Fraser Anderson’s workshop, Kirkwall
• Ortak, the workshop at Great Western Road, Kirkwall
• Quernstone, unique hand-made knitwear, Stromness
• Rousay Craft Hub,
• Sheila Fleet, jewellery, Tankerness
• Stewart Moar, jewellery, Happy Valley
• Tournal Art Studio, Ingrid Grieve, painter, Orphir
• Vindlyse Gallery, painter, Holm
• Woolshed, own wool products, Evie
• Workshop and Loft gallery, art and craft co-operative, St Margaret’s Hope
• Zoe Davidson, jeweller, Christie’s Brae, Stromness
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ALSO ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY! Open Studios minibus tours.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Phone 01857 616 416 for more details.
Ruth King, Millbay Crafts; Andy Whiteman Watercolours; Carole’s Lovely
Shed; Airy Fairy Fabrics; Marion Miller Jewellery. Also opportunities to
purchase from Chapel Craft Supplies and Gift Shop and Orkney Star Island
Soap and Textiles.
31) THE FELT BIRDS OF PAPAY,
a 3 day event in and around Beltane House
a) Friday 29th:11am-5pm. Led by Julian Branscombe, race to count
different bird species. COST: £10 per person, max 8 (bring lunch; tea /coffee
provided)
b) Saturday 30th: 10am – 4pm. with the felters of Papay, create a felting of
each bird found the previous day. Cost: £30 per person, all welcome, lunch
provided.
Also on Saturday 30th: evening. Attend the Great Auction of Felted
Birds; proceeds split between RSPB and the Papay Development Trust.
WORKING HANDS- CELEBRATING CRAFTING SKILLS ON WESTRAY:
No booking necessary. Based in the Community hall from 1.30 – 4.30. All
ages welcome to attend all events FREE. Demonstrations will include stone
carving, tapestry weaving, wood turning, traditional skills and spinning.
There will be some hands-on activities with quick and easy craft projects ,
sales tables, giant knitting, building Westray in Minecraft, mini-exhibitions,
Heritage activities and displays.
OPEN STUDIOS, WORKSHOPS,
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27) “FINE WORK IN HOY” in the YM in Longhope.
COME FOR THE DAY!
Transport provided free from Pier to the venue.
Phone 701356 for more details.
Saturday 30th:11.00-1.00 and 1.30 – 3.30:
a) Machine Embroidery with Fiona Smith, material provided but bring
own machine. Adults, max 6.
b) Advanced Crochet with Fran Gray, materials provided but bring
crochet hook. Adults, max 8.
c) Upcycle a chair with Emily Smith, bring chair to work with. Adults and
children welcome. Max 12. Cost: Full day £25; half day £15. LUNCH:
BYO or available at the SHORE CAFÉ using local produce from Wild
Heather Crafts.
28) “TWO DAYS OF FUN” in the Rousay Craft Hub
COME FOR A DAY OR TWO!
Within walking distance of the Pier, or take a tour as well!
Phone 821455 for more details.
Friday 29th April: 11.30 – 1.30 and 2.30- 4.30:
a) Watercolour White-line Woodcut with Jeannie Rose, create a
colourful 4x 6 print. Adults, max 10. Cost: All day £25.
Saturday 30th April:
b) 11.30 – 1.30 Make a patchwork bag with Sarah Odling.
Adults, max 6. Cost: £15.
c) 2.30- 4.30 Make String Art with Sarah Odling. Teenage-adult, max
10. Cost £15 OR b)+c) together: £25. LUNCH: BYO or available at £5 per
head.
29) “SAILS AWAY IN SHAPINSAY”- COME FOR THE DAY!
Transport provided free from Pier to each venue.
Phone 711 733 for more details.
ALL DAY sessions: from 10.30 - 4.30 COST £30,except 29b) 10.3012.30 only,
cost £10 and 29d) 2.00-4.00 only, cost £10. BYO lunch, or book at The
Smithy.
Saturday 30th April:
a) Glass Mosaic with Chimene Taylor.
Adults, max 8 • Venue: Elwickbank House.
b) Needle-felting with Beachcomb finds with Pat Hazzeldine.
Adults, max 8. Ditto.
c) Rug-making with Sandra Rodwell. Adults, max 8 • Venue: Boathouse.
d) Papercraft with Jenny Hall. Children welcome. Max 12. Venue: Kirk.
SUNDAY 1st May:
Open Studio at Elwickbank House, KW17 2EA • 10.00-1.00
30) TWO DAYS IN STRONSAY AT CRAFTSHIP ENTERPRISE,
an Out of This World Experience!
Transport provided free from Pier to venue.
Phone 01857 616281 for more details.
Saturday 30th April:
10.00 -12.15 sessions; lunch; 1.00-3.15 sessions.
AM a) Wild Weaving and Patterns on Peg Looms
with Simone Kirk. 12+, max 8.
b) Stitching Cards with Dianne Riley. 10+, max 8.
c) A Stitch Up with Hazel Shearer. 12+, max 8.
PM d) Fused Glass with Rosalind Neville-Smith. Adults, max 4.
e) Decoupage with Dianne Riley. 10+, max 8.
Sunday 1st May:
Same times as Saturday
AM f) Fused Glass with Rosalind Neville-Smith. Adults, max 4.
g) Stitching Cards with Dianne Riley. 10+, max 8.
h) A Stitch Up with Hazel Shearer. 12+, max 8.
PM i) Wild Weaving and Patterns on Peg Looms
with Simone Kirk. 12+, max 8.
j) Origami with Dianne Riley. 10+ max 8. COSTS: Full day £25; half day
£15. Lunch: BYO or available at Visitor Centre.
CRAFT ON THE ISLANDS
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think craft • learn craft
share craft • make craft
Orkney Craft Festival
29 April, 30 April & 1st May
FESTIVAL OPENING
DINNER WITH GUEST
SPEAKERS
£15 per person.
Please book through the Standing Stones Hotel.
Tel. 01856 850449
Friday Night • 29 April 2016 • 7.00pm
Enjoy our locally provided and carefully crafted food
and drink produce in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney!
Listen and be inspired to look at craft in new ways.
Welcome by
Elaine Henderson, Laldie Haans Director.
Opening Statement
by the Festival’s Honorary President Director of
Visual Arts Scotland, Robbie Bushe.
Working Stone, Crafting Identity in Neolithic Orkney:
Antonia Thomas, archaeologist. Neolithic Pottery:
Andrew Appleby, potter. A Different Professional
Practice Model: Matilda Tumim and Christopher
Prendergast, artists. Art and Therapy: Rachel King,
Councillor and art therapist. “What’s Going On
Here?” - A conversation hosted by Councillor Harvey
Johnston with Pat Long (The Beauty in Usefulness),
Janette Park (The Uncharted Orkney Chair) , Anne
Sinclair (Fair Isle), Cheryl Jamieson (Shetland).
“Design: A Generation Game” - A conversation
hosted by Duncan McLean with designers Ola
Gorie, Ingrid Tait, Lizza Hume, and Kirsteen Stewart
exploring family influences and the need for mentors.
During this dinner there will be a presentation to
a previously unrecognised person for the first of a
series of KNACKIE HANDED AWARDS, to celebrate
outstanding contribution to the traditional craft
life of Orkney. Laldie Haans seeks ultimately to
create a sculptural wall of talented Orcadian hands.
The recognized people will have their handprints
impressed in a clay tile. These tiles will be on
display at the Standing Stones Hotel, in the Heart
of Neolithic Orkney until a site is found for their
permanent installation. Please feel free to nominate
an individual of your choice for the 2017 Laldie
Haans Craft Festival. Contact www.knackie.handed.
[email protected]
Knackie
Handed Folk
30TH APRIL 2016 • WORKSHOP SESSIONS • AM 10-1 AND PM 2-5
All 3 hour workshops £20. All day workshops £40. (except islands: please note different prices)
LOCATION: STANDING STONES HOTEL
AMIGURUMI CROCHET
Murray Stewart, designer from Kirkwall)
1a) AM: Introduction to Amigurumi crochet construction using a Selkie
pattern. Ages 12 +, max 10 persons.
1b) PM: Advanced, design- your- own Amigurumi crochet pattern it with
embellishments. Ages 16 +, max 10 persons.
KLASH IT ON COLLAGE
Mal Cowtan, artist (from Outertown)
2a) AM: Use recycled papers to create collage; embellish With mono
printing, drawing, texturing, layering, mosaic and weaving to make effective
packaging, covers and cards. Bring any scissors/craft knives/steel rulers/
cutting mats if possible. Adults, max 8.
2b) PM: Repeat of morning. Adults, max 8.
FAIR ISLE KNITTING
Anne Sinclair Master Fair Isle knitter, (from Fair Isles)
3a) AM: Old Meets New! Knit a Fair Isle mobile phone/iphone cover. Some
experience necessary. Max 12.
3b) PM: Learn how to design and knit a traditional Fair Isle Fisherman’s
Kep, used for barter with passing ships over the centuries and now, in the
21st century, a functional and fashionable item. A tradition revived for the Tall
Ships race of 2011. OPTION to buy knitters belt (£27) and Kep pattern (£10).
Some experience necessary. Max 12.
CUPCAKE PINCUSHIONS
Iona Barker, Say it Ain’t Sew (from Glasgow)
4a) AM: Using hand sewing a fun, colourful, almost edible, cupcakes
shaped pincushion. Ages 7+, max 20.
4b) PM: Same as morning with advanced skills for repeat participants with
new patterns. Ages 7+, max 20.
5) DRY-STANE DYKING
Dave Goulder, Master Craftsman, Certified H&I Instructor
and Examiner, (from Lairg)
ALL DAY: Learn by constructing curved, low, dry-stone walls at hotel
driveway. An introduction to the craft of building in unmortared stonework and
an opportunity to consider training for Master Craftsman Certification. Ages
18 +, max 10.
FUSED CLASSY GLASS
Cheryl Jamieson, Glansin’ Glass, designer maker, (from Shetland)
6a) AM: All glass elements provided to learn about and create a fused
coaster. Finished coasters will be returned to participants in the post. Ages
12+, max 10.
6b) PM: Repeat of morning • Ages 16+, max 10.
SPINNING AND KNITTING FINE
Liz Lovick ,expert and author on Orkney lace and pattern design,(from
Sandwick)
7a) AM: Learn how to spin the yarn needed for fine Orkney lace. Ages 16+,
max 20.
7b) PM: Knitting Orkney lace. AGES 16+, max 20.
FROM RAGS TO RUGS
Shirley Spottiswoode, art/tapestry weaver, designer and teacher
for forty years (from Cambridge)
8a) AM: Bring scissors and non-fraying t-shirt, knitted jumper, tweed, fleece
or velvet jersey to recycle into a hard wearing and beautiful rug for floor or
wall hanging, a cushion cover or a bag. Option to buy high quality hook.
8b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 16 +, max 5 in each class.
LOCATION: STROMNESS TOWN HALL:
Kitchen facilities and refreshments available!
WET THE HANDS AND FELT-A-WAY
Jackie Ward, textile artist ( from Stromness)
9a) AM: Carding and wet felting with fleece and using pre-dyed wool to
create a wall hanging. AGES 12 +, max 8.
9b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 12+, max 8.
STORIES IN CLAY: CERAMIC PLAQUE/BOOK MAKING
Wendy Kershaw ,M.A. Ceramics (from Lochwinnoch )
**Appeals to writers, illustrators, calligraphers NO CERAMIC
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
10) ALL DAY: Learn techniques for inscribing clay and make a personal
project in the morning ( eg plaque or plate) ; continue in afternoon or work
collectively to create a ceramic book which will be a lasting handcrafted
memory of the first Laldie Haans Festival and be donated to Orkney island
Council Libraries. For 16+, max 20.
LOCATION: STROMNESS NAVIGATION SCHOOL:
Kitchen facilities and refreshments available!
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
Frances Pelly, artist ,(from Rendall)
11a) AM: Create a small sculpture from easily carved soapstone. Materials
and tools provided. The stone will provide inspiration. BRING overalls or
apron. Adults, max 6.
11b) PM: Repeat of the morning. Adults, max 6.
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Lee Marsh ,creator and owner of Lee Marsh Model Company
(from Dumfermline)
12a) AM: Learn the craft of miniature locomotive construction in brass: from
research to soldering techniques! For ages 12 +, max 10.
12b) PM: Same as the morning. For ages 12 +, max 10.
TABLET WEAVING
Joy Livitt, (from Holm)
13a) AM: A type of weaving dating from ancient Egyptian times. The
resulting braids are multifunctional and can be turned into binding, or for
strengthening seams, making capes or table mats. Ages 16+, max 6.
13b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 16+, max 6.
LOCATION: GRAHAM PLACE, STROMNESS:
Coffee/tea available!
Professional Portrait Photography Workshop,
2-5pm, in the Northlight Studio
Tom O’Brien and Cary Welling ( from Kirkwall and Stromness)
14) PM ONLY: Using a gallery studio space, a model and professional
lighting equipment, get tips and skills to bring life to a portrait, then follow
up with advice on digital printing. Bring SLR or digital camera with manual
settings. Memory sticks provided. Ages 16+, max 6.
BOX CLEVER
10am-1pm in the Art Works of the Earth Gallery
Ingrid Budge (from Kirkwall)
15) AM ONLY: Brief introduction to pinhole cameras. Create your own in a
matchbox and then go and use it! Ages 12 +, max 6.
LOCATION: WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS
(new library) STROMNESS
SPLAT!!! Moira Gunn ( from Finstown)
16a) AM: Using wax blocks and a small iron with special paper, magical
effects can be produced. If possible, bring your own small iron or yet unused
kits! Adults, max 8.
16b) PM: Same as morning. Adults, max 8.
THE SMELL OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE ROAR OF THE CROWD,
ZOMBIES ALIVE, THEATRICAL MAKEUP AND MORE
Alexa Macleod, B.A. Art and Design ( from Cromarty)
17a) AM: Using real theatre makeup, get blood flowing, scars glowing and
zombies out on the street! CAUTION: latex in use! Ages 15 +, max 8.
17b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 15+, max 8.
DOUNBY/HARRAY:
Lunch and refreshments included!
OOT’N IN in the DOUNBY MASONS HALL
Fiona Mitchell, designer/maker, owner Castaway Crafts (Dounby)
18) ALL DAY: Demonstration of looms and various weaving
techniques followed by individual projects using some recycled
materials. Ticket includes lunch and refreshments. Ages 12 +, max 6.
THROW ME ONE FROM THE PAST,
Clay Play at Fursbreck Pottery, HARRAY
Andrew Appleby and Kerianne Flett, Master
and apprentice at Fursbreck Pottery (Harray)
19) ALL DAY: Learn how the Neolithics built pots and create your own
as well as create an ancient figurative piece that speaks to our basic
humanity. Ticket includes lunch and refreshments. Ages 16+, max 8.
ORPHIR COMMUNITY SCHOOL:
Kitchen facilities and refreshments available!
ORKNEY in a BASKET
Jean Tulloch, traditional craftswoman (from Kirkwall)
20) ALL DAY: Using the straw traditionally used for the Orkney chairs,
you will create a small basket by the end of the day. Learn how to find the
“glo” in the straw and appreciate an Orkney chair even more! Ages 14+,
max 8.
WEARING SUMMEEN fae NUTHEEN
Mary Rutty (from Orkney Zero Waste)
21a) AM: Mary will be promoting a new Scottish initiative called ‘Love Your
Clothes’, a taster session in upcycling clothing “Hearts and Flowers”! This
is a great way to perk up your favourite outfit when it has been damaged,
so bring that “rag” along to work on! Adult, max 10.
21b) Memory Quilting. Learn simple techniques of quilting and create
a memory cushion cover. Bring a cushion and some of those favourite
clothes, fabrics to quilt into patterns! Adult, max 10.
LOCATION: KING STREET HALLS, EAST
CHURCH, KIRKWALL: Kitchen facilities and
refreshments available!
SAIL AWAY WITH KNOTS
Mark Cook, designer/ teacher (from Stenness)
22a) AM ONLY: Using various colours and string, create your own
friendship bracelets. Ages 12 +, max 6.
22b) PM: Using knots to turn them into useful mats and coasters! Adults
max 6.
A NEEDLE AND SOME FELTING!
Kathy Jowett, textile artist ( from Kirkwall)
23a) Experiment with needle felting techniques using a variety of fleeces
and embellishments to produce a small piece of artwork. Aimed at
beginners but all abilities welcome. Ages 16+, max 8.
23b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 16+, max 8.
TEMARI BALLS AND ORIGAMI
Julie Ferguson, KGS teacher and Japanese Club leader
24a) AM: Use Japanese techniques and materials to create simple
but classic and beautiful shapes and an embroidered ball. Japanese
refreshments included! Ages 12+, max 8.
24b) PM: Same as morning. Ages 12 +, max 8.
THE MISSING LINK
Heather Croy, jewellery designer /maker ( from Deerness)
25a) AM: Introduction to chainmaille, a very sturdy and beautiful way to
create your own chains of jewellery. Ages 10+, max 8.
25b) PM: Repeat of morning. Ages 10+, max 8.
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