Thatching Traditions: Skills, Stories and the Future
Saturday, October 24th 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shetland Museum and Archives
Following a week of practical skills sharing led by visiting expert thatcher and stonemason Brian Wilson, this talk explores the past and future of traditional thatching.
Find out what has been learned, hear about plans for a larger thatching project, and discover the work of the Shetland Straw Society in championing endangered straw crafts and heritage grains for future generations. Following the talk there will be a Q+A, story share alongside demonstrations.
Category: Arts and Crafts (Adult)
