Forthcoming events

  • Saturday 5 September

  • Fair Isle and Lace Knitting Workshop
    An introduction to basic colour theory in motif design PLUS your choice of one knitting project, either: - headband - Fair Isle cowl, or - lace cowl. Cost $40 includes: - morning and afternoon teas - a kit containing patterns and reference materials to take home. Workshop requirements: Attendees need to be competent knitters - Provide your own yarn and equipment - Preparation notes will be provided after registration. How to register: Email helenhindmarsh66@gmail.com by 14 August. Please state which project you want to choose.
    Date: Sat 05 Sept 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland)

  • Saturday 26 September

  • Anniversary Lunch and AGM
    Please book your place at our Anniversary Lunch on Saturday September 26th, at 12.30pm (Note this is a Saturday event due to a booking clash on Sunday) We offer a three course catered lunch, including Jane Dowson’s much-loved tattie soup. Thanks to an anonymous donor, this year we are offering a free glass of wine or juice with your meal! Cost is $40 per person. Book now by paying $40 per person to our bank account - 06 0501 0070744 00 - include your surname and LUNCH so we can track your booking. AGM - hear how the last year has gone, choose our leaders for the coming year, and discuss proposals for modest changes to our annual subscription.
    Date: Sat 26 Sept 2026
    Time: 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM (NZ)

  • Sunday 6 December

  • Christmas Tree
    End of year fun for old and young.
    Date: Sun 06 Dec 2026
    Time: 02:30 AM - 04:30 AM (NZ)

WELCOME! Prospective new members and out of town visitors who would like to come along to any of our functions can EMAIL US,  or write to our postal address.

There are six other Shetland societies around New Zealand - in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Canterbury and Otago – please ask if you would like contact details.

Shetland Society of Wellington members also receive more details about forthcoming Society events by email, post, or in the newsletters. Any queries can be sent to contact@shetlandwellington.org.nz.