Come join us once again for an afternoon of learning about kilt-making from master kilt-maker Shirley Stapley and her assistant Julie Ricard from Marshall Bespoke Kilts. It’s a fun get-together, learning about the history of kilts and the artistry of making kilts. The noun kilt comes from the Scots verb kilt meaning to tuck up the clothes around the body. The Scots word derives from the Old Norse kjalta (meaning; lap’s and fold of a gathered skirt).

For extra warmth on this November day of kilt-making, Dhruvees café is licenced, and has a great selection of teas and coffees. You’ll also be able to sample the café’s menu – an extensive array of the familiar and the exotic, all moderately priced. Dhruvees owner, Donald Wingell, is half Scottish and half Indian he’s proud to have his menu reflect this, from meat pies to samosas!

This year we’re meeting at the cozy Café by Dhruvees in New Edinburgh. Unit 101, at 18 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday November 17th from 2 2-4 pm.

Parking: Free parking behind the restaurant and street parking on Landry Street.

Tickets & Registration: Advance tickets are only $10 ($15 at the door). Tickets are available this week through the SSO website and we encourage you to get them quickly as space is limited to 35!

Listen to this fun CBC radio interview about pre-last year’s (2023) kilt-making event with “In Town and Out’s” CBC’s Giacomo Panico.