About the Association

Inspired by Shetland's dramatic scenery, heritage and culture, Shetland Arts and Crafts Association promotes locally made craft in Shetland.

Producers offer a unique range of woodcraft, knitwear and textiles, fancy goods, fashion and home accessories, gifts, and fine art, The diverse collection ranges from the islands' traditional designs of knitwear and woodcrafts, which have been handed down through generations, to the more contemporary and original designs.

Craft Fairs

We hold four Craft Fairs per year.

All craft makers have to be members of the association to take aprt. The biggest is the Clickimin Christmas Craft Fair held on the first weekend of November. Held at the Clickimin Leisure Complex, there are 90 stalls with over 5000 visitors attending over the weekend.

Craft Trail

The Craft Trail is a network of our members who are open to visit. Every year we produce a high quality booklet for locals and visitors to make the most of the creative talent in the islands.

The trail can lead you on a journey throughout Shetland, to craft workshops and open studios throughout the isles. Plan your journey well, to discover and to purchase the diverse ranges of work produced by some
of Shetland’s many craftmakers,

Quality Assessed

Shetland Arts and Crafts aim to encourage the highest standards of design, workmanship, packaging and production.

Full members of the Association must demonstrate an original approach to the styling of their craft, a thorough understanding and mastery of the materials they are using, consideration to the presentation of the product to enhance and protect it, and must maintain consistency of quality throughout.

Interested In Joining?

Membership of the association is open to any art and craft makers operating in Shetland and provides many benefits and opportunities to build your business.