Bright as a Button - Textile Workshop
A Vintage Button Textile Workshop with Dorothy Ronaldson
Available spots
Service Description
Bright as a Button – A Summer Textile Workshop with Dorothy Ronaldson at Mill Tye Gallery Date: Thursday 31st July 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Vintage buttons are tiny treasures, each with its own history, texture, and charm. In this creative collage and hand embroidery workshop, we’ll celebrate these little gems by incorporating them into a unique textile composition using sari silk, painted silk and decorative embroidery stitches. Bring along your own special buttons, or choose from a carefully curated selection of vintage and unusual buttons, beads and washers provided. You’ll explore different ways of attaching buttons, learn a variety of embroidery stitches for embellishment and even create your own Yorkshire button. Your finished piece could become a framed artwork, a wall hanging, or a set of beautiful handmade greeting cards. This workshop is perfect for those new to embroidery as well as experienced stitchers looking for a fresh and inspiring project. Materials Provided: - Sari silk & painted silk - Woven interfacing - Vintage & decorative buttons - Beads & washers - Yorkshire button circular loom - A variety of embroidery threads (Perle, stranded, and sateen) - Blank greeting cards for your creations What to Bring: ✂ Milliners, crewel and tapestry needles ✂ Fabric and thread-cutting scissors ✂ Any personal buttons you’d love to incorporate Come and stitch your way into summer with this vibrant, hands-on workshop! Refreshments: Tea, coffee, cakes, and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Access: Please note this workshop is held in the upper gallery, which is not accessible for wheelchair users. We apologise for any inconvenience. Spaces are limited, so early booking is essential.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy Course Bookings: • Places on our courses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment. • Submitting an application form without payment does not reserve a place on the course. • To guarantee a place, all applicants must pay in full after submitting their form. Refunds and Cancellations: • Cancellations up to 7 days before the course start date: Participants may cancel and receive a refund, subject to a £25 cancellation fee. • Cancellations within 72 hours of the course start date: Refunds will not be issued. • Non-attendance: No refunds will be provided for students who do not attend due to illness, personal commitments, or professional obligations. Course Changes or Cancellations by Mill Tye Gallery: • Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to cancel or amend courses due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Access: • Workshops take place in the upper gallery, which is not wheelchair accessible. • If you have any physical disabilities or special learning needs, please notify us in advance by emailing milltye@icloud.com or calling 01787 376796, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Safety: • Prohibited items: Aerosol fixative sprays, smoking, mobile phones, radios, and personal stereos are not permitted during workshops. • Personal belongings: Participants are responsible for their belongings at all times. The gallery cannot accept liability for loss or damage to personal items. • Participants must take all work and belongings with them at the end of the class. Disclaimer: • The information in this policy is accurate at the time of publication. Mill Tye Gallery reserves the right to update or amend these terms as needed. For any questions or issues, please contact us at milltye@icloud.com or call 01787 376796
Contact Details
Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0GW, UK
+ 01787 376796
milltye@icloud.com