http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news News - new products, special offers and events from the Orkney Crafts Association Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:15:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now that we're into the cold dark nights of winter what better time to curl up by the fire and do a little Christmas shopping by mouse! Many of our members offer online shopping so why not delight your friends and family with some handmade Christmas presents from Orkney ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/orkney-crafts-delivered-to-your-door/ In the run up to Christmas many of our members host festive shopping events and have extra opening hours. This is a (growing) list of what's on locally if you're lucky enough to be doing your Christmas shopping in Orkney. In Stromness The Quernstone (Knitwear) - Extra festive opening hours - ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/shopping-orkney-crafts-for-christmas/ Local artist & illustrator, Britt Harcus has recently moved from her studio at the Old Academy in Stromness to a new space in Kirkwall. Find her unique artwork now at the Wellpark Garden Centre, Mill Street, Kirkwall - open from Monday to Saturday 10 till 4pm. From originals, prints ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/new-premises-for-orkney-artist/ Fluke Jewellery have recently released a new collection called Fire & Ice. In a departure from Roger's usual range of marine and wildlife inspired jewellery, the Fire & Ice collection was inspired by the early morning sun passing across a field held in the grip of haw frost. The Sun's ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/new-collection-fluke-jewellery/ 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 ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/freshly-felted-flowers-from-papa-westray/ 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 ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/fursbreck-pottery-anniversary/ If you're visiting Orkney, you can now visit our Orkney Crafts Summer shop at 2 Bridge Street in Kirkwall.  We are open Monday to Saturday 9.30 - 5.30pm from June to September 2009.  If you're only in Orkney on a short visit, come to our shop to see the largest ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/orkney-crafts-summer-shop/ With the launch of our new web site and the new Craft Trail brochure we are delighted to welcome two new members - jeweller Celina Rupp and tapestry artist Ros Bryant to the association. With over 12 years experience gained working within the local jewellery trade, Celina has mastered the intricate ... http://www.orkneydesignercrafts.com/news/orkney-craft-news/