Events and Workshops
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Friday 2nd – Tuesday 6th August 2019
Arts and Crafts Association Annual Exhibition The Dorset Arts and Crafts Association was founded in 1907and is one of the oldest in the country. The Association is dedicated to the promotion of traditional and modern arts and crafts and organise an exhibition with twenty-four different craft sections including one for Dorset Buttons under the section for Traditional Dorset Crafts. This is an opportunity to help keep the heritage craft of Dorset Buttony alive by exhibiting your work. Look for the Traditional Dorset Crafts Section for details. Venue: The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF Time: Friday to Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Tuesday 10am - 4.pm Cost: Adults £5.00, Senior citizens £4.00, Children aged 6-16 £3.00, Children under 6 free, Families (2 + 3) £12.00, Pre-booked coach parties £3.50. Free for Members of the Association. Details: Dorset Arts and Crafts Association |
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Saturday 17th August – Sunday 26th August 2019
The Studio, First-View Gallery at Stourhead Three artists who regularly exhibit together have invite me to join them at this year at their summer exhibition in the Studio at Stourhead. This is a first for me and will enable me to show my larger one off pieces of work all with a Dorset Button theme. Venue: The Studio, First-View Gallery, Spread Eagle Courtyard, Stourhead, Stourton, Wiltshire BA12 6QE Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm Details: To find out more about the gallery click on First-View Gallery |
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Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019
Dorset Artisans Craft Marquee Dorset County Show Dorset County show Dorset Artisans Craft marquee featuring handmade quality arts and crafts from Dorset, including Henry’s Buttons Dorset Buttons. Venue: Dorchester Showground, DT2 7SD Details: for full details go you the Dorset County Show websit |
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Tuesday 17th September 2019
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.uk |
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Tuesday 24th September 2019
Malmesbury Branch of the Embroiderers Guild Talk: Dorset Buttons – the rise and fall of a cottage industry Venue: Little Somerford Village Hall, Mill Lane, Little Somerford, Malmsbury SN15 5JW Time: 7.30pm Entry: Contact the organisers |
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Wednesday 9th October 2019
Inspire Stitchers of Salisbury Talk on the History of the Dorset Button industry by Anna McDowell Venue: Time: 7.30pm? Entry: Contact the Inspire Stitchers of Salisbury |
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Tuesday 22nd October 2019
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.uk |
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Tuesday 5th November 2019
Dorset Button Workshop – Extend your skills Extend your skills of Dorset Buttons with new designs such as the 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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Saturday 23rd November 2019
Dorset Arts & Crafts Association Christmas Craft Fair Visit my stand for Christmas gifts all featuring my handmade Dorset Buttons. Venue: Allendale House, Wimborne, BH21 1AS Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Entry: |
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Saturday 30th November 2019
Blandford Fashion Museum Open Day to celebrate the last day of the season Pop in for a chat whilst I demonstrating Dorset Buttony. I will also have my kits, instruction booklet and other gifts featuring Dorset Buttons ideal for Christmas presents. Venue: Lime Tree House, The Plocks, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AA Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm Entry: Contact the Museum for detail |
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Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Dorset Button Workshop - Sparkle and Shine Christmas Decorations with Anna McDowell 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 |
