Dorset Buttons at Henry's Buttons

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I work in textiles, yarns any anything else I can find to create works of art inspired by the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons.

My aim is to help keep this heritage craft alive,

06/09/2026

What a lovely weekend at the at Brighton Racecourse. I've met so many people who already know about or are keen to have a go.
This is such a lovely show with so many talented quilters exhibiting their work and trade stands with everything you want to help you with your craft.

25/08/2026

Im preparing for a lovely weekend at the childokefordarttrail2026. From Friday 28th to Monday 31st August, 23 talented artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting their work in their own homes, studios and community spaces. I'm exhibiting in the Village Hall.
This is just a sample of my work that I'm exhibiting. I'll also have and my Dorset Button Instruction booklet to help you start on your own Dorset Button journey.
I look forward to seeing you over this Bank Holiday weekend, Child Okeford is a lovely Dorset Village and well worth visiting.

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04/07/2026

I'm absolutely thrilled to have been chosen as Maker of the Moment at

01/07/2026

I'm just back from a lovely few days in Pembrokeshire. Walking from beech to beech. Visiting Picton Castle & Gardens and returned to Around Tenby. My last visit was fifty years ago.
Perfect weather and a wonderful relaxing time.

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21/06/2026

Please help me. I want to find out if you think I should add more options to my Dorset Button Dreamcatcher kit. I was thinking of using a variety of beads and yarns. I've listed this kit in my Etsy Shop, DorsetButtons. For further information please see the link below or you can find the link in my bio. The kit includes everything you need to make a Dorset Button with beads using a 17/18 cm ring. Except scissors.

https://dorsetbuttons.etsy.com/listing/1050930125

09/06/2026

Dorset Buttons meet Croquet. Last year I joined my local Croquet Club in Tisbury and have now become addicted to this gentle game. Although sometimes it's not so gentle when you ball is sent of the lawn. By they way, unlike the start of Rivals, I don't play in red very high healed shoes, I choose sensible comfortable trainers.
As part of Tisbury Fete we will be playing for anyone who whould like to see how the game is played. I'm playing a short game this at 12.30pm. You can find us at the far end of the football grounds.

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26/05/2026

I've received requests for images of my finished Dorset K**b Buttons. So here they are. The last image is of original buttons.

Thank you for all your lovely comments

25/05/2026

This is the secon batch of Dorset K**b Buttons made in the traditional way for a commission I've received. I dip the small pieces of fabric into a flour and water paste before wrapping a piece of fine linen thread around the form. I then push it into the mould and leave it for twenty four hours to dry. The final stage is to embroider around the form.

After every batch made I cover the button as well as myself in the white paste. So must go now and clean up.

06/05/2026

There are a couple of spaces on my Dorset Button workshop 'Fun With Textiles and Yarn' on Saturday 16th May.
For all of you who have followed me on Instagram and/or Facebook know how much I enjoy working with textiles and different yarns. This workshop, ‘Fun With Textiles and Yarn’.
This whole day workshop for up to five participants will take place in my studio in Donhead St Mary, near Shaftesbury in Dorset, and costs £70.00 each. This includes all materials including a 30cm ring, instructions and refreshments. Lunch is not included. I advise participants to bring their own as the nearest pub and shop is over a mile from the studio. Details on how to find my studio will be sent to you nearer the date.
To book a place please message me or follow the link in my Bio or go to my website www.henrysbuttons.co.uk.

05/05/2026

I'm looking forward to welcoming participants to my Dorset Buttons and beading workshop in my studio in Donhead St Mary near Shaftesbury, this coming Saturday 9th May.
I love working beads into my Dorset Buttons as you can see from the images. Beading can add a different dimension to a project. Over the years I have used all sorts of beads from fine semi-precious stone beads and Swarovski crystals right up to handmade beads from Africa and my own paper beads and clay beads. A selection of different types of beads can be used to form patterns or even to highlight a pattern. Beads are fun.
I have one space left so if you would like to join us please message me or go to my website to book a place. You will find the link in my bio.

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Shaftesbury

Telephone

+17432604982

Website

https://linktr.ee/dorsetbuttons

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