Iceland review - 2014, Qupperneq 23

Sigrún EinarSdóttir´S
hot-glaSS workShop and gallEry
Educated glass designer/blower and exhibited her
work worldwide, she has run her studio since 1982.
Sigrún designs and creates both functional and unique
glass with various techniques Located in beautiful
surroundings, 30 km north of Reykjavik center,
the gallery is open by appointment.
The glass is also for sale at
Gler í Bergvík - Glass-Studio
Víkurgrund 10, Kjalarnes, 116 Reykjavík, tel: 566 7067 & 699 2681
glerberg@simnet.is www.gleribergvik.is
Winter opening from 16 September to 31 May:
Wednesdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 16:00.
The unique fish leather produced at our tannery has been
embraced by craftsmen and designers all over the world, as
well as such internationally renowned brands as Prada, Dior
and Nike. After a visit to the Tannery Visitor Centre, you will
understand why.
Our boutique offers an example of the wide variety of goods
made from our leather, or you can buy leather and skins
directly from us, Iceland’s only tannery. These include not only
fish leather, but also long-haired lambskin, goatskin, sealskin,
calfskin and more.
From 1 June to 15 September,
the Tannery Visitor Centre is open
from 10:00 to 17:00 on Monday–Friday
and from 11:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays
Guided tours of the tannery on working days at 14:00
or by arrangement. Price is ISK 500 per person.
Reception
Come and experience the art of tanning

Workshop
Observe the complete tanning process

Traditional savoir-faire
Learn about the history of tanning and

Modern savoir-faire

Supplementary material

Boutique
A 6 step tour
WORKSHOP AND GALLERY
Contact / Address
Borgarmýri 5, 550 Sauðárkróki
Tel: +354 512 8025
gestastofa@sutarinn.is
www.sutarinn.is
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