An Ode to Learning
Fur folk dat hae a polycrub Da neest thing tae mak is a widden trug Fur movin proil aboot da plass And hentin bruck dat’s maed a maess Da graet thing is du’s [...]
Paparwark Workshops
Craft Something Real in the Heart of Shetland At Paparwark, our workshops invite you to slow down, pick up real tools, and create something lasting with your own hands. Whether you’re a complete beginner or [...]
We are hiring!
We are looking for a new apprentice! If you are a young person with a passion for making things and a natural aptitude for working with your hands then this job might be for you. [...]
Hand made v Crafting
I have been wondering recently if I should change part of the tag line on this website. On Facebook I have found myself being trolled by someone who has taken objection to the fact I [...]
Our latest Shetland chairs
These are two of our latest Shetland chairs we made for a client on Mainland Scotland. They look really beautiful next the fireplace in their living room. The traditional design is elegant and work well [...]
Shetlandic Art Nouveau
I studied Furniture making in Glasgow and High Wycombe and during this time one of the design ideas that excited me was to design furniture which would reflect something of Shetlands culture and landscape. In [...]





