Orkney Woodwork & Pottery

The association has several members working in woodwork and pottery, including Orkney Chair making which must be one of Orkney's best known traditonal crafts. A wide variety of styles of pottery are also represented. Click on members' images or logos to go directly to their websites.

David Holmes Ceramics - blue raku ware bowl

Elwick Mill, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY
Tel: 01856 711211

David Holmes makes a variety of ceramics working in different areas including Raku, Chinese Copper Reds and Crystalline ware.

Andrew Appleby working at the potters wheel

Fursbreck Pottery, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2JR
Tel: 01856 771419

Fine, hand-thrown dinnerware. Mugs, goblets, plates, casseroles, teapots, jugs and bowls. Roman, Viking, terracotta and Orkney inspired glazes. Neolithic and Bronze Age replicas.


Round backed Orkney chair

Dellovo, New Scapa Rd, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BL   Tel: 01856 872998

Fraser Anderson produces an award winning range of traditional and modern Orkney chairs as well as other Orkney furniture including Creepies, stools and tables.

Orkney chair made in driftwood with straw back

12 Scapa Court, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BJ
Tel: 01856 872517

Family business Scapa Crafts produces high quality traditional Orkney Chairs made by craftsman Jackie Miller. Chairs are made from authentic driftwood, oak and walnut, worldwide delivery.


hand thrown pottery vase

8 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3DF
Tel: 01856 852926

Elaine Henderson produces a wide range of decorative ceramics including this example of her new “Shore” range of sponged and slipped earthenware.

hand thrown pottery teapot by Martin Terrell

Ulva Cottage, Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BZ
Tel: 01857 677776

Based on the island of Westray, Martin Terrell brings imagination and flair to his range of practical yet attractive pottery.