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Jan Garside, hand woven textile artist, uses Dorset Buttons in her morst current work of art.
Jan has produced a new body of work for the Made in the Middle exhibition entitled, “Trace”. The work draws inspiration from the rituals associated with Maidens’ Garlands or Virgins’ Crowns, first dated in 1680.
The first two Touring Venues will be:
mac birmingham 11/02/12-15/04/12
The National Centre for Craft & Design, Sleaford 28/04/12-01/07/12
More Touring Venues listed at a later date
Exhibition Link: http://www.macarts.co.uk/events/Visual%20Arts
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Reviews |
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Crafty Ribbons
'Passionate about ribbons' was on the card so I visited their warehouse in Blandford to check them out. I spent over an hour wandering up and down their shelves looking at the vast selection of ribbons for all occasions. They even have a small selection of Japanese silk ribbon! Check their website www.craftyribbons.com. As I'm local I found it was well worth a visit. |
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North Cottage Buttons and Brooches
These ceramic buttons are made by local potter, Jacqueline Baker, works from her studio near Tisbury, Wiltshire. Jacqueline gets her inspiration from the animals, birds, insects and leaves found in her smallholding. She also has rare breed sheep and can be found knitting behind her stall at the local Tisbury Country Market, held in the Victoria Hall, High Street, Tisbury, on the first and third Saturdays on the month from 10.00am to 11.00am. You can also email Jaci Baker.
I particually like this button designed to compliment corduroy fabric.
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Places to visit |
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Gold Hill Museum
This small newly refurbished Gold Hill Museum at the top of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, has an excellent display of Dorset Buttons. Well worth a visit.
To find out more contact Enquiries at Gold Hill Museum or Tel: 01747 829010. The museum is usually open 10.00am to 4.30pm daily from April to October. However I do advise contacting them to confirm to avoid disappointment. |
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Old Button Shop Antiques
This shop in Lytchett Minster near Poole in Dorset, has a good range of antique Dorset Buttons. The Proprietor, Mrs Thema Johns, is a Dorset Button enthusiast and ready to discuss buttony to other enthusiast. Opening times are Tuesday to Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm and 11.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays. However, I advise contacting her first by email Button Shop or Tel: 01202 622169
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 Supporting the campaign to save the Dorset Button Industry
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