Winter hats made with traditional methods Opening Saturday November 22, at 16:00. The exhibition is open daily from 14.00-18.00, until November 29. New Yok has moved its production to the Bookshop-projectspace in down town Seyðisfjörður. During this period, hats will be made exclusively from the wool of the local sheep, straight from the surrounding mountain pastures. Follow the hard work and magic as the raw, gritty fleece is turned into silky smooth yarns, and the classic, New Yok street style hats. The exhibition guides the visitor through the entire manufacture process, and gives unique insights into textile technology. The opening […]
Past exhibitions and events
RIFF selection 2014
Skaftfell, in collaboration with the Cultural Center of Fljótdalshérað, will host an off-venue for Reykjavík International Film Festival in Seyðisfjörður October 9 and 10. The screenings will take place´ in the Bistro. Entrance is 500 ISK. Thursday, Oct 9. 20.00 Home in the Ice / Eisheimat 22.00 Sounds Queer Friday, Oct 10. 20.00 Mystery of the Arctic Cairn 21.30 Before I Disappear About the movies: Home in the Ice / Eisheimat Heike Fink (GER) 2012 / 90 min Trailer:´ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S85fhO0Wzo “Female farm workers from Germany wanted” ran an advertisement in 1949. 238 women followed the call and traveled to Iceland. Six brave […]