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Dorset buttons and what to do with them

Jen Best

Region:
Anywhere
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £40 - £60 plus expenses
Category:
Hobbies
Updated:
3rd August 2021
Tagged:
Dorset Buttons | Craft | History | Textile Art

A history of Dorset button making from the 1600’s to today. How to make them. Inspiration for using them today with many examples of Dorset buttons used in creative textiles which can be handled by the audience.

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About Jen Best

Textile artist and Dorset button specialist. I’ve been creating with textiles for many years, mostly self taught, with a big passion for wool! Talks on textiles, Dorset buttons, knitting, crochet, felting, spinning and embroidery. Lots of examples of work to show, and many years teaching. Author of several craft books, including six Dorset button books, which sell all over the world.

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