Step into a centuries‑old craft and make your own Dorset Buttons—those charming, hand‑woven treasures first created in Dorset, England in the 1600s. In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll learn the classic techniques that once supported an entire cottage industry slowly disappearing during the advent of machine-made buttons. Learn to create these surprisingly beautiful and endlessly customizable buttons using simple materials. It’s a delightful fusion of history, creativity, and the pure satisfaction that comes from crafting something beautiful with your own hands.
When: Saturday, august 8th, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, with a relaxing tea break midway.
Where: Hillcrest House Fiber and Yarn, 161 Ridge Rd., Walpole, Maine 04573
Instructor: Linda Perry is a lifelong knitter with both a BA and MA in textiles and design. A former college professor with decades of teaching experience, her patterns and designs have appeared in Vogue, Interweave, Piecework, and Spinoff magazines. She also founded Harbor Yarns, known for its indigo work and specialty hand‑dyed fibers.
Step into a centuries‑old craft and make your own Dorset Buttons—those charming, hand‑woven treasures first created in Dorset, England in the 1600s. In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll learn the classic techniques that once supported an entire cottage industry slowly disappearing during the advent of machine-made buttons. Learn to create these surprisingly beautiful and endlessly customizable buttons using simple materials. It’s a delightful fusion of history, creativity, and the pure satisfaction that comes from crafting something beautiful with your own hands.
When: Saturday, august 8th, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, with a relaxing tea break midway.
Where: Hillcrest House Fiber and Yarn, 161 Ridge Rd., Walpole, Maine 04573
Instructor: Linda Perry is a lifelong knitter with both a BA and MA in textiles and design. A former college professor with decades of teaching experience, her patterns and designs have appeared in Vogue, Interweave, Piecework, and Spinoff magazines. She also founded Harbor Yarns, known for its indigo work and specialty hand‑dyed fibers.
