Earlier this term, Ann-Marie volunteered to teach a group of pupils how to needle felt for Friday Fun. We discussed about creating a piece with the Haa in the middle as a nod to the New Haa being 200 years old this year, surrounded by objects that represented Whalsay including the school teams – Maalie, Tirrick and Shalder, fishing, crofting etc. The group have learned a new skill in how to needle felt and were able to work independently on pieces with support from Ann-Marie.

I think you can agree that the finished piece looks absolutely stunning and we are delighted that it is now hanging splendidly in the Primary.

Well done to the needle-felters and a huge thank you to Ann-Marie.