Dorset Button making with Wee Yarn Designs
About the event
Dorset Button making began in the 1600s in Shaftsbury, Dorset. It became a thriving cottage industry promoting independence and security for many women and families. Sadly the introduction of the button making machine in 1851 caused the industry to go into decline.
Dorset Button making is now considered a heritage craft, and once mastered can be adapted to create everything from beautiful buttons to jewellery, and decorative art.
In this workshop participants are taken through the history of the Dorset Button and how it can be used today for embellishment, an item of jewellery, or a piece of art.
Textile Designer, Debbie McCann, will demonstrate how to make a simple cross wheel button and then guide the participants in the creation of a brooch, necklace, set of buttons or unique artwork to take home.
Where is it taking place?
The Craft Room Craft Shop
10 Castle Street
Comber
County Down
BT23 5DZ
Who is this suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for beginners from 12 years
Accessibility:
The shop is on ground level with a disability access toilet
When is it taking place?
Thursday 31st August
7pm-9.30pm
Price and do you need to book?
£35, booking required. Book here or call the Craft Room.
Contact details
Additional information:
This event is a part of August Craft Month held in collaboration with Design & Crafts Council Ireland and Cork Craft & Design. 2023 will mark the 17th annual August Craft Month in NI with makers all across the island of Ireland getting involved.
Disclaimer
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.
