Fair Isle Chair Activity Sheets

Here you can download the Fair Isle Chair activity sheets.

An exciting new exhibition of Fair Isle Chairs by local carpenter Eve Eunson is on display in Da Gadderie in Shetland Museum and we have created some fun activities for you to get involved - including designing your own chair! All activity sheets are available to download for free at the links below.


Sheet 1: Fill in the missing details
Sheet 2: Let's take a closer look
Sheet 3: If these chairs could speak
Sheet 4: Design your own chair

Competition forms: Competition poster & entry form


We hope you enjoy these free online activities. Now more than ever we need your support. If you are in a position to make a small donation or even recommend us on Facebook, Google or TripAdvisor then it will be a huge help to us. Thank you.


The Museum and Archives is managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust, a small charity caring for Shetland's natural and cultural heritage. It is free to visit the Museum and Archives and we work hard to deliver resources and activities to as many people as possible for free. Donations are welcomed to help the Trust care for the collections and our heritage both now and in the future.

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