Events and Workshops
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Saturday 18th May – Monday 27th May 2019
Wylye Valley Art Trail Venue 52 My work is varied and my exhibition will include large wall art pieces to small items of jewellery using a variety of fabrics, yarn, lace and ribbons including many vintage pieces. All inspired by the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons. Each day I will spend time working on some of my current projects and I welcome any questions you may have of this heritage craft. Why not stop and enjoy the view whilst enjoying a tea and coffee which I will be serving throughout the day For full details on opening times and location |
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Saturday 18th May - Monday 27th May 2019
Wylye Valley Art Trail Demonstrations and have a go at Venue 52 During the Art Trail I'll be demonstrating how to make Dorset Buttons and organising 'have a go' sessions outside if weather permitting. The 'have a go' sessions are daily from 11.00am - 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 4.00pm and there is a a small fee of £3 for materials. If you have not completed your button during the time allowed you are welcome to take it away with you to finish at your leisure. Venue: Undercliffe Cottage, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9DG For full details on opening times and location Details and bookings: To book your session to avoid disappointment contact Have a Go sessions |
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Saturday 1st June 2019
Poole Lace Day This is a new venture for me. The Poole Bobbin Lace Circle has asked me to join them as a supplier to sell Dorset Buttons craft supplies and small gifts. To find me just look out for Henry’s Buttons Venue: St George's Church Hall, Poole BH15 3EU Time: 10.30am to 4.00pm |
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The Heritage Craft of Dorset Buttons
All day Workshop You'll jump right in to learn the techniques of making these lovely thread buttons. During the day participants will learn how to make two different Dorset Buttons. The morning Session will be spent working on a traditional Dorset Cartwheel Button. Leaving the afternoon Session to use the techniques gained to work a further button using a contemporary design such as the Daisy pattern. All workshops will take place in my studio, which has been referred to locally as 'Anna's button studio', in Donhead St Mary on the Wiltshire/Dorset boarder. This is a full day workshop from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Lunch is not provided so please bring your own packed lunch. For full details and dates please go to my experience page on AirB&B |
