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Monday 10th September 2018
Dorset Button Workshop for beginners with Anna McDowell Learn a traditional Dorset craft in the lovely woodland setting which inspired the writer Thomas Hardy. This workshop will be run by Anna McDowell (from Henrys Buttons) who will share her creative flare with attendees to create their own traditional Dorset Button, with a modern twist of colour and different threads. Venue: Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QJ Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Entry and Details: Tel: 01305 251228, Hardy’s Birthplace on Facebook or hardysbirthplace@dorsetcc.gov.uk |
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Wednesday 18th September 2018
Merley Evening Townswomen’s Guild Talk |
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Tuesday 16th October 2018
Dorset Button Workshop for beginners Learn a traditional Dorset craft in the lovely woodland setting which inspired the writer Thomas Hardy. This workshop will be run by Anna McDowell (from Henrys Buttons) who will share her creative flare with attendees to create their own traditional Dorset Button, with a modern twist of colour and different threads. Venue: Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QJ Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Entry and Details: Tel: 01305 251228, Hardy’s Birthplace on Facebook or hardysbirthplace@dorsetcc.gov.u |
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Wednesday 7th November 2018
North Dorset Quilters Talk |
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Monday 12th November 2018
Poole West Country Embroiderers Christmas Workshop |
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Saturday 17 November 2018
Dorset Arts & Crafts Association Christmas Craft Fair Venue: Allendale House, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Entry: |
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Monday 19th November 2018
Dorset Button Workshop for advanced buttoners Extend your skills of Dorset Buttons with new designs such as the spiral and daisy. This workshop will be run by Anna McDowell (from Henrys Buttons) who will share her creative flare with attendees to create their own traditional Dorset Button, with a modern twist of colour and different threads. Skill level: Advanced. Knowledge on how to make a Dorset ‘cartwheel’ Button essential. Venue: Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre, Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QJ Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Entry and Details: Tel: 01305 251228, Hardy’s Birthplace on Facebook or hardysbirthplace@dorsetcc.gov.uk |
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Monday 3rd December 2018
Workshop - Sparkle and Shine Christmas Decorations Enjoy traditional Dorset craft of Dorset button making in the lovely woodland setting which inspired the writer Thomas Hardy. Anna McDowell (from Henrys Buttons) will share her creative flare with attendees to create ‘Dorset Buttons’ which sparkle and shine and can be used to help decorate your home this Christmas. Using original methods Anna combines contemporary materials and designs to help keep the tradition of Dorset Buttons alive. With Christmas around the corner this great workshop will enable you to learn a new skill or refresh old ones while creating a truly bespoke item to bring out every Christmas. Venue: Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, DT2 8QH Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm Entry and Details: Tel: 01305 251228, Hardy’s Birthplace on Facebook or hardysbirthplace@dorsetcc.gov.uk |
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Tuesday 4th December 2018
Workshop - Sparkle and Shine Christmas Decorations Enjoy traditional Dorset craft of Dorset button making in the lovely woodland setting which inspired the writer Thomas Hardy. Anna McDowell (from Henrys Buttons) will share her creative flare with attendees to create ‘Dorset Buttons’ which sparkle and shine and can be used to help decorate your home this Christmas. Using original methods Anna combines contemporary materials and designs to help keep the tradition of Dorset Buttons alive. With Christmas around the corner this great workshop will enable you to learn a new skill or refresh old ones while creating a truly bespoke item to bring out every Christmas. Venue: Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre, DT2 8QH Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm Entry and Details: Tel: 01305 251228, Hardy’s Birthplace on Facebook or hardysbirthplace@dorsetcc.gov.uk |
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Monday 10th December 2018
West Country Embroiderers Sherborne Branch Talk |
