Global Yell
Global Yell is Shetland's centre for weaving, providing access to digital and traditional looms along with a production service for short and medium runs.
Verified by Make Works Scotland July 2013
| Type | Fabricator, Facility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles |
| Employees | 3 |
| Location | Yell, Shetland |
Production Specifics
The workshop provides space so that designers can access facilities to produce woven pieces themselves. A residency programme is also in place for those wishing to deliver longer term projects, alongside training and educational programmes for the general public and those interested in weaving. In 2016 Global Yell introduced a production service producing short and medium run cloths starting with minimum orders of 10m.
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 12 weeks |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | N/A |
| Production Access | Open |
Materials
Textiles Wool Cotton Silk Linen Shetland Wool YarnProcesses
Sewing Weaving Digital WeavingMachines
Dobby Loom Floor Loom AVL Compu-Dobby Loom 24 shaft AVL Industrial Dobby LoomWorks With
Capacity
Video: Make Works visit Global Yell in Shetland
Company History
The organisation was formed after a donation of specialist weaving equipment and tools by the Ann Sutton foundation. This was then used to build up a resurgence in weaving skills and expertise across Shetland. The centre is run by Andy Ross, who grew up in Zimbabwe and has specialised interest in weave and knit.
Contact Global Yell
| Contact | Andy Ross Owner |
|---|---|
| globalyell@btconnect.com | |
| Phone | 01957744355 | Website | globalyell.org |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Address | 4 Sellafirth Business Park, Sellafirth, Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9DG |
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