New Events Added to Programme

It’s the middle of August and here in Shetland preparations for welcoming everyone to Shetland Wool Week at the end of next month are full steam ahead.

After speaking to some of our event providers and tutors we have some additional programming which has been added to the schedule. Some new events and some increased repeats of events that proved popular.

So for those of you who would still like to take part or perhaps add something a bit different to your schedules, we hope these additional events fill a blank in your plans for the week. Though make sure to still leave yourself time to explore the exhibitions and social events!

We hope you find something that will tempt you. Browse our box office or have a look through the listings below.

NEW EVENTS 

Knit a Moebius with a Shetland Twist with Deborah Grey
Knit the famous impossible shape – an infinite loop where the top edge is also the bottom edge (and no cast-on edge), the inside and outside are continuous. You will be adding either Fair Isle or Shetland Lace patterns into the mix to make a truly unique and very practical cosy cowl.

Date: Friday 29th September
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
Ticket Price: £45

Sunday Social
Come along to a special, relaxing Makkin an Yakkin session with new friends and old, hosted by Janette Budge. Bring your knitting, spinning or textile project. Meet some local makkers while enjoying a lunch of soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee and homebakes. A lovely way to round off your time at SWW 2023!

Date: Sunday 1^st October
Time: 12:30 – 15:30
Ticket Price: £24 (includes lunch)

Fair Isle Knitting on Flat Bed Machines – An Introduction with Marie Bruhat
Marie will be showing you how a flat bed knitting machine works and its potential when it comes to exploring colour swatching and making a living from knitting. She will show the range of items she produce with them and present the online course she is launching, so you can decide if you want to give the machine a go in the future!

Date & Time: Sunday 24th, Tuesday 26th, Thursday 28th September, 10:00 – 11:30; Monday 25^th September, 19:00 – 21:00
Ticket Price: £15

ADDITIONAL DATES/TIMES

The Knitted on Patch for Mending and More with Julia Billings
Tuesday 26th September, 10:00 – 13:00, Ticket Price: £60

In this three-hour workshop, learn how to work the knitted-on patch and explore why, when and how to use it. Please see online for homework information.

Introduction to Shetland Lace with Linda Shearer
Saturday 23rd September, 10:00 – 13:00, Ticket Price: £60

This is an introduction to the two basic Shetland Lace designs, ‘Auld Shell’ and ‘New Shell’. In this class you will learn the two designs and start knitting a small scarf or neck warmer. A selection of shades of Shetland lace yarn will be available, so you will have the opportunity to play with colours in your design.

Beaded Dorset Button Brooch with TJ Frog
Friday 29^th September, 10:00 – 13:00, Ticket Price: £60

Join Tania of TJFrog to make a statement Beaded Dorset Button Brooch with Shetland wool using traditional techniques. This is a great way to use up those left-over bits of wool from your wool projects to make a complementary sparkly wool pin for a shawl or jacket or to attach to a garment or accessory as a decoration.

Scottish Sanquhar Knitting with Ruth Robinson
Friday 29^th September, 14:00 – 17:00, Ticket Price: £60

The unique Sanquhar Knitting Pattern was developed in the 18th century in the little town of Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, and uses just two highly contrasting colours. Look at the patterns and their history, and how this differs from Fair Isle. You will get a Sanquhar Fingerless Gloves Pattern and yarn to make one pair. The gloves are knitted in the round and contain a small steek for the thumb opening.

Knit a Fair Isle Cowl During Wool Week with Janette Budge (Two Part Class)
Sunday 24th September, 16:00 – 17:30, AND Saturday 30th September, 14:00 – 15:30, Ticket Price: £55

This is a two part class. Learn different ways to choose your motif colours and how to insert a steek for cutting at the end of the week. Practise knitting Fair Isle in the round during the week then cut your steek in the second class. Learn how to pick up for a button band. See online for homework in advance of first class.

Fair Isle Loop Scarf on Flat Bed Knitting Machines with Marie Bruhat
Saturday 30th September, 09:00 – 13:00, Ticket Price: £90

Discover how to use a flat bed knitting machine by making a Fair Isle Loop scarf. You will also get to practise kitchener stitch for perfect seamless joints. Learn about putting colours together and find the perfect balance for your design. Enjoy making a whole scarf in just one afternoon, while learning more about the current industry on the island of Fair Isle.

Fair Isle Fisherman’s Kep on Flat Bed Knitting Machines with Marie Bruhat
Saturday 30^th September, 14:00 – 18:00, Ticket Price: £120

Discover how to use a flat bed knitting machine by making a Fair Isle Fisherman’s kep with knitwear designer Marie Bruhat. You will also get to practise mattress stitch and kitchener stitch for perfect seamless joins. Learn about putting colours together and find the perfect balance for your design and all the techniques to finish the kep to the highest standards.

A Shetland Photography Safari with Austin Taylor
Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28^th September, 09:00 – 17:00, Ticket Price: £110

Take a ‘Safari’ with Austin to some of his favourite locations to learn how to use the landscape as inspiration for showing off and contextualising your work, both with and without being worn. The colours of Shetland’s landscape naturally complement woolly creations and the beaches and buildings can be an ideal backdrop for close-up detail or model photoshoots.

We hope you find something of interest!