Learn to make Dorset Buttons

Name: Learn to make Dorset Buttons
Start: 2024-11-16T13:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-16T16:30:00+00:00
Location: St. Marys Street, TR1 2AF Truro, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat Nov 16 2024 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

St. Marys Street, TR1 2AF Truro, United Kingdom | Truro, EN

Dorset buttons are a traditional handmade button that originated in the English county of Dorset, dating back to the 1600s. These delicate and intricate buttons are crafted by wrapping fabric, embroidery thread, or yarn around a circular base using time-honoured techniques.
In this three-hour workshop, expert tutor Julie Cowan will guide you through each step and technique, helping you create your own beautiful, slightly sparkly handcrafted buttons – the perfect finishing touch for your handmade projects this Christmas.
Price: £40.00
Included:
3-hour workshop
Instructions to make 5 different designs
All the materials to make 10 Sparkly Dorset Buttons
Refreshments
Techniques covered:
Crosswheel Dorset Buttons
To find out more and book your place, visit www.trurowool.com or pop in to see us in the shop, open 09:30-16:30 Mondays-Saturdays.