1. Freshly felted flowers from Papa Westray

    August 2009

    freshly felted flowers from Recycled by Design

    Jan from Recycled by Design has an exciting new product range of freshly felted flowers from Orkney. The flowers are unique & handmade in softest, wet felted, merino wool. Choose from exotic and vibrant single stem blooms, delicate or bold flower lariats, neck-wraps and brooches. Beautiful gifts to give and receive!


  2. Fursbreck Pottery Anniversary Celebrations

    August 2009

    Andrew Appleby, the Harray Potter at his wheel

    This just shows that real craftsmanship lasts. Yes, this September see the 33 and a 1/3rd anniversary of Fursbreck Pottery! A grand event is to be held at The Harray Hall, just along from the famous Harray Potter’s workshop. This will take the form of a weekend retro exhibition over the weekend of 26th and 27th September.

    Andrew Appleby and his team will be there to welcome you. Please bring ANY of your old pottery Fursbreck Pottery or Orkney Porcelain for identification. Each piece will be photographed and recorded for the Orkney Archive. There will be raffles and other events too. The Harray Vintage Club will be showing off their valuable collections of machinery. There will be soup, sandwiches, teas and coffee.

    Do come along.