Events and Workshops
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Tuesday 14th January 2020
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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Saturday 8th February 2020
Dorset Button making Demonstration Shaftesbury Library are organising a series of maker craft demonstration during January and February. On Saturday 8th February I will be demonstrating the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons. Venue: Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury,Dorset SP7 8AE Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Entry and Details: Entry is free and for further details contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256 |
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Tuesday 11th February 2020
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 10 March 2010
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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Tuesday 24th March 2020
Dorset Button Masterclass - Beads, Ribbons and Fun This workshop was requested by experienced buttoners who wanted to test their skills with a new challenge. The workshop will be centred on the Dorset ‘Cartwheel’ Button. Participant will be able to experiment with different yarns and threads including ribbons and lace to explore the textures they have when working a Dorset Button. The use of beads will also be explored. The challenge is to incorporate the minimum of four different yarns to show off their individual properties into the overall design of the finished button. This workshop is for experienced buttoners. 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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Thursday 16th April 2020
Droxford Embroiderers Group Workshop Venue: Droxford Village Hall, The Square, Droxford, Hampshire SO32 3QL Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm Details: Contact the Droxford Embroiderers |