Pupils at Raasay Primary School were delighted to be invited to the Spring Craft Fair in Raasay Community Hall by local weaver, Lillian MacLeod. Lillian provides an After School Weaving Club at the school which the boys thoroughly enjoy. The boys loved seeing the variety of scarves that Lillian makes and the designs she creates using different yarns. The boys also got to enjoy looking at the huge range of crafts on display by local crafters. They were particularly intersted in the wooden birch ball that had been crafted in a lathe by Kate Smith – it was so smooth and tactile. We wished we could have stayed longer but there was a Mod competition to attend and a 2.30 ferry to catch. However, it didn’t stop us from sharing one of our Mod poems with the crafters and attendees.

Our time was beautifully rounded off by some delicious cakes provided by local bakers and volunteers. Thank you to all the ‘Made in Raasay’ crafters for holding this event and showcasing their amazing work and inspiring us. Also a huge thank you to Lillian for the invite.