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The best of independent Art & Craft businesses on the Isle of Arran

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Orca Krafts

At Orca krafts in the shop and online we sell original paintings at affordable prices created on the island along with bespoke gifts made with local materials such as driftwood and sea glass. We also up-cycle furniture and take commissions for paintings or artwork to be added to your furniture. We extended in 2019 to make a larger classroom where… …

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Janette MacLeod

Janette studied at the Glasgow School of Art and in her career worked as an art teacher in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and Stirling. She has exhibited in galleries throughout Central Scotland and also the Royal Scottish Academy with RSW, SSWA and VAS. Awards include the Flora Wood Award in 1999 and 2014, the GSWA Award 2000, and the Barclay Lennie Award… …

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Diana’s Unique Creations

I paint unique canvases using acrylic paints on box canvases from my wee studio I get most of my inspiration from the beautiful countryside around me. I have always loved art in its many forms and can get lost for hours in a piece of work. It is something I use to destress and if I can give someone else a little bit of enjoyment from my artwork, i… …

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Island Porcelain

Welcome to Island Porcelain Arran, we produce a unique collection of hand-crafted porcelain figures on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Each piece is inspired by the exceptional wildlife and breath-taking scenery on and around our beautiful island. British birds make up the majority of our designs, though there is a small range of porcelain animals su… …

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Elie’s Delight Cakes

Delicious cakes for all occasions, cupcakes, brownies, french macarons, decorated cookies. We make everything from scratch and don’t use any boxed cake mix or ready icing filling. …

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Arran Tides

Hello, I am Susie the designer and creator behind ArranTides, a shop I made to sell jewellery I have been making. I was born and raised on Arran and have always had a love for the sea and coast I was surrounded by growing up. A lot of my recent designs feature sea glass and pottery which I have collected on many beautiful beach walks along the coa… …

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Handmade on Arran

I am a beader….. I take all sorts of beads, crystals and pearls to make all manner of decorative items. I make all types of jewellery, beaded accessories, decorated Christmas baubles – my repertoire is very varied. Alongside my ready-made items, I can make any item to order. Whether it’s to a favourite colour to match or a particular design you li… …

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Catherine Rose Muralworks

Acrylic painter and muralist based in Whiting Bay. I specialize in colorful paintings of (mostly) local wildlife and landscapes. Commissions of any subject are welcome and I have a wide range of giftware printed with my work as well. You can find originals, prints, and gifts in my online shop. …

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Gleann Co

Crochet items handmade and designed here on Arran by myself. Both Children and adult sizes available. Happy to take commission’s on smaller items and happy to chat about different colours and styles you may like. Here are materials/wools I use: Lambs wool, 100% cotton, Alpaca wool, Locally sourced wool/Alpaca wool (when is possible) and Ac… …

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