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Workshops & Retreats

We find Skye such an inspiring place – we hope you will too – it is the perfect place to escape to and indulge in a creative workshop

2019

Saturday 23rd November :: Knitting Christmas decorations with Sarah Berry of North Child designs.

 Get in to the festive feel with an afternoon of knitting fair isle decorations in the round with double pointed needles.  Basic knitting skills required.   Yarn and mince pies supplied!  13.00 – 16.00 email hello@shilasdair-yarns.com to book your place £30 (or get in touch for a fully catered stay at Glenview)

2020

Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March :: Yoga and Yarn retreat – learn stranded knitting & working with  colour with Karie Westermann

Nordic Knitting

 Escape to Skye for a fully catered two day retreat of yoga, yarn, relaxation & walking.  You will be staying at the award winning Glenview B & B and enjoy a laid back colourwork workshop with designer Karie Westermann using Shilasdair yarns and an exclusive design by Karie.  All meals, yarn and any other comforts provided!

£250 per person full board for two nights based on two people sharing

Sunday 10th of May :: A wondrous day of stitch & creativity with Tif Fussell

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Come and spend a delightful day with Autumn (Tif) Fussell on the Isle of Skye fabricating accolades, lavalieres and talismans from found fabrics and trinkets. All materials will be provided including some special pieces handdyed at Shilasdair in the surroundings of Culnacnoc, near Staffin just for you! fret not if you stitching is basic, for Autumn is a huge fan of organic random stitching and is often quite perturbed if her stitching looks too precise or even.

These pieces are made with an intention to a word or thought or color or feeling and through it usually only the maker/wearer is aware of what that might be and just by looking or feeling their Make they are transported to a moment, a time, a sense of wonder, awe, safety, kindness or ease.

Friday 25th of September – Sunday 27th of September  Yoga & Yarn weekend with Earth & Skye Yoga and  Shilasdair Yarns

A truly indulgent weekend with like minded folk.  This weekend will be full of Hatha yoga, meditation and restorative yoga for knitters and crocheters arms and hands.  As well as yoga, on the first day we will learn the technique of eco bundling and gathering our own dye plants. Day two will see Sarah Berry of North child teaching us how to knit her exclusive yoga sock pattern using our eco dyed sock blanks. 

Staying in the award winning Glenview B & B £250 per person full board for two nights based on two people sharing  Email hello@shilasdair-yarns.com to book your place.

2021

Monday 20th September – Friday 24th September :: The Shilasdair Shawl retreat with India Flint

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We are beyond thrilled to be having India Flint come and teach a bespoke retreat for us here at Shilasdair.  Working along side Simon Wallwork from Earth and Skye Yoga “retreat to the edge of the beautiful isle of Skye for five days of wandering, making and yoga in the week of the autumn equinox”.

Please get in touch to hello@shilasdair-yarns.com to find out more and to secure you place for this magical retreat.

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🌱foraging ✨ 🌱there are so many processes t 🌱foraging ✨
🌱there are so many processes to natural dyeing which is fantastic as you will never be bored, never learn everything and constantly be amazed.
🌱but I do think my favourite part of the process is gathering our own dye stuffs. 
🌱unlocking secret colour from your own garden and landscape connects you to the rhythm of the of land.
🌱it connects you to history and tradition. You are revealing the colours of the past, the colours your specific ancestors produced in their dye pots.
🌱celebrating the subtleties of your own local colour is the most satisfying thing… if you have never had a go and are thinking about starting your own exploration into natural dyes I urge you to dive in x

Photo by the uber talented @jenrosephotos 

#foraging #naturaldyes #localcolour #localdyeplants #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #ecocolour #plantcolour
🌱The Quiraing mittens and cowl are go! 🌱Yar 🌱The Quiraing mittens and cowl are go! 
🌱Yarn combinations for both patterns are available from our online shop (link in bio).
🌱Taking inspiration from the stunning Skye landscape @harveyknits designs are a joy to knit…with clear and considered instructions.
🌱Knitted with our Smuid 4 ply, a blend of Blue faced Leicester and Gotland, the double layered cowl and mittens are soft, squishy and cosy.
🌱There are 6 colour combos to choose from so something for everyone!
🌱that’s my sales pitch done! We really hope you enjoy them and thank you @harveyknits for being such an amazing designer! X

#shilasdair 
#mindfulknitting 
#naturallydyedyarn 
#naturaldyestudio 
#quiraing
#inspiredbynature 
#isleofskyenaturaldyecompany
✨The Quiraing cowl by @harveyknits. Kits and pat ✨The Quiraing cowl by @harveyknits. Kits and pattern released tomorrow! 
✨I love, love, love this cowl and can’t take it off! Soft, squidgy, warm .. it is the perfect wee neck warmer for Spring.
✨kits for the Quiraing cowl and mittens will be live on our site tomorrow from 9am (link in bio)
✨patterns will be available for both the cowl and mittens on @harveyknits site and if you are speedy you can sign up to her newsletter today and get a discount for both patterns-what is not to like! 🌱✨🧶

#smuid #cowl #naturallydyed #naturallydyedyarn #britishwool #britishyarn #plantdyed #maddieharveydesigns #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #isleofskye #quiraing #quiraingcowl
✨Here is a pic of the wonderful Quiraing mittens ✨Here is a pic of the wonderful Quiraing mittens : kits and patterns being released at the end of the week. 
✨Seriously the cosiest mittens I have ever worn! 
✨ @harveyknits has designed these double layer mitts in our squishy Smuid 4ply. 
✨The lace outer let’s the coloured inner peek through and they are oh so satisfying to knit!
✨there is a matching cowl too- mine is blocking as we speak so I will pop some pictures up tomorrow!

#maddieharveydesigns #mittens #lacework #naturallydyedyarn #plantdyed #secretcolour #unlockthecolour #plantmagic #britishwool #naturaldyestudio #shilasdair #isleofskyenaturaldyecompany #isleofskye
✨It’s a big week for Smuid! ✨Our Gotland an ✨It’s a big week for Smuid! 
✨Our Gotland and Blue faced Leicester 4 ply which is getting bundled up into kits which will be released at the end of the week… I think it’s okay to say that the two patterns designed by @harveyknits are a cowl and mitts 😍 each using 50g of two colours of Smuid…
✨soft and squidgy in the cleverest design ever… it’s exciting!

#smuid #naturallydyed #naturallydyedyarn #plantdyes #plantcolour #foragedcolour #naturaldyes #naturaldyestudio #scottishcraft
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