Gina-B Silkworks Buttons Workshop
Who is Gina Barret?
Gina Barrett has been making reconstructions of buttons, dress trimmings and other passementerie for museums and costumiers since 1999. Her work can be seen in a variety of museums, heritage sites & stately homes including the Royal Mews, the Royal Armouries, Historic Royal Palaces, Chicago Museum of Art, The Victoria & Albert Museum, English Heritage and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
She has provided buttons, ribbons and braid for an award-winning project at Perth Museum, and hundreds of buttons for the films “Napoleon” & “Sweeney Todd”. She has created buttons & trimmings for various series including “The Crown”, “Becoming Elizabeth” , “A Stitch in Time” as well as a few films yet to be released!
As an avid collector of antique & vintage textile buttons, Gina continues to research and to write about both old techniques and newly developed ones.
Please bring your own scissors
Where to find us
5, Buckminster Yard, Main St, Buckminster, Grantham NG33 5SB
You’ll find us opposite the Tollemache Arms. Wheelchair access is available via a lift, and there is ample parking on site.
Additional Event Information
Teas, coffees, juice and cakes will be provided on the day, but please make sure to bring your own lunch.
10% discount in the Debbie Shore Sewing store on the day. Please note: Half Yard Sewing Club Member discount not applicable to this ticket, but will be available on the day. Please purchase your ticket separately to other items online.
Contact the team if you have any questions or queries at enquiries@debbieshoresewing.com
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