Dorset Button
With Myra Chang-Thompson
This workshop is a great way for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and other fiber artists to add a decorative touch to their products.
Dorset Buttons came from Dorset, England before the industrialization of button-making, peaking in popularity from 1622 to 1850.
 Today, these handcrafted buttons are popular fasteners for handmade garments, jewelry, and fashion accessories.
They are relatively easy and quick to make and range from simple to outrageous.
In this workshop, you will learn how to start and finish a Dorset Button and add your own twist to this traditional craft.
Use Dorset Buttons as fixtures to your fabric creations, or display them on their own in a frame or as a mobile!
- Skill level All
- Age appropriate 16+ (minors must have a parent on site)
- Materials fee $15 includes buttons, threads, and instructions, and needles
Instructor
Myra Chang ThompsonMyra was born in Northern New Mexico. Embroidery, crochet and clothing construction were taught by her mother and practiced throughout most of her life. Myra is a professional teacher with 35 years of classroom experience. Early in her marriage, she was given a 4 shaft loom by her husband, Bill.  She was a member of the Stockton Weavers Guild in California. She refined her weaving skills under the watchful eye of E. E. Gilmore of Gilmore Looms. Her passion for weaving and teaching grew over the years. During Myra’s time in the Weavers Guild of Boston, her technical skills were honed. Upon returning to New Mexico, she joined Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild and Fiber to Finish Guild in Valencia County. A long time member of Handweavers Guild of America, Myra attends and teaches at Convergence, the biennial fiber arts conference. She also teaches locally, regionally and nationally. Â
