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Made in scotland
Original shop window on the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar High Street, Dumfries and Galloway.
World Famous Pattern
Worn by locals for winter warmth, admired by designers for fashion statement pieces.
Items knitted in our workshops have appeared on the catwalks of 2016 London fashion week, commissioned by fashion designer, Samantha McCoach (creative director of Le Kilt) and in the exhibition "Sanquhar" by Jennifer Kent held at Lighthouse museum in Glasgow.
Tour Groups
A’ the Airts offers engaging presentations and a wonderful historic story for any knitting enthusiast or history buff.
Half-day tours have now been a popular element of the project, with overseas visitors from Canada, America and Denmark visiting the craft shop at A’ the Airts to see the knitwear and how it is produced. There are on average four tours per year with visitors loving the knitwear, the Centre and Sanquhar.
We see several day trip tour groups stop at A' the Airts to learn about the history and heritage of a traditional way of knitting, presented by the Sanquhar Pattern Designs team with captivating presentations and hands-on demonstrations, along with a taste of South West Scotland at A' the Airts Café.
Sanquhar Glove Knitting Workshops
Mrs May MacCormick shares the skill of handknitting Sanquhar Gloves at A' the Airts.
The courses run for 9 weeks at A’ the Airts, 8-16 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL at the cost of £65.
If you are interested please contact A' the Airts, Tel: 01659 50514 to register your interest for the next session.
REGISTERED CHARITY No. SC035319 | COMPANY No. 264187 (Scotland)
