Observed arrival · 2026-10-16
Henry’s Buttons: Dorset Buttons, History & Tutorials
A maker’s guide to Dorset Buttons, with craft history, free tutorials and worksheets, workshops, galleries, and handmade work.
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- Dorset Button learners and textile makers
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- Online workshops are limited to four people per 2½-hour session; the maker also offers free instructions for non-commercial use.
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The maker says the studio is near Shaftesbury, which the site identifies as the birthplace of the Dorset Button industry in the 1600s. The site describes using original methods with contemporary materials and links to newsletters dating back to 2010. A subscription form lets visitors choose updates about workshops, exhibitions, or occasional newsletters.
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