Button Beauties Workshop

Name: Button Beauties Workshop
Start: 2026-10-10T09:30:00+1000
End: 2026-10-10T11:30:00+1000
Location: Village Creative Studio

Sat, 10 Oct, 9:30am - 11:30am AEST

Village Creative Studio

Wellington Point QLD, Australia

Village Creative Studio Co-op Ltd

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Description

Do you have the memory of running your fingers through Grandma’s Button Tin? Why not join us for a few hours of button therapy? Bring your button jars and tins and we will guide you through the making several fun button projects – you choose one or more of the following - necklace, bracelet, earrings, boutonniere, brooch, and/or a button bouquet.

$50 includes tuition in a plethora of skills. A class kit with findings, cords, ribbons, brooch backs and florist wire will be provided as well as access to Cathie’s button collection and the shop button bowl. You will take away at least 2 completed projects and many ideas and gear to make more at home.

BYO Jewellery pliers and side cutters if you have them.

Your Tutor: Cathie is an experienced fabric and yarn artist, quilter, bag maker, and designer. Mostly self-taught, she creates and sells work under Seventh Stone Design and leads at Village Creative Studio Cooperative.

While our address is on Main Rd, our shop is located at the rear of Tanja’s Café, on the corner of Oceanic St and Pye Lane.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Refund policy

General Cancellation and No-Show Policies for Village Creative Studio Co-op. Below are the terms and conditions for workshop participation: • Gift vouchers are available and may be used for workshop bookings. • Credits from cancelled or postponed workshops may be applied toward booking a new workshop. • Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of full payment. • A minimum of two participants is required for a class to proceed. • Classes may be cancelled or postponed; in such cases, participants will receive a refund or credit applicable to another workshop within 12 months. The refund or credit will 95% of the original workshop price (due to administrative fees). • If a participant cannot attend a workshop after booking and payment, or does not attend, no refunds or credits can be issued, as preparation have been completed, and places may have been reserved for others. All purchases are final. • Workshop bookings are transferable; if you cannot attend, you may nominate someone else to take your place. Please email info@villagecreativestudio.com.au prior to transferring, as there may be a waitlist. • It is recommended that participants note workshop dates and times. • For further clarification regarding workshop dates, times, or requirements, please contact info@villagecreativestudio.com.au

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Village Creative Studio is a not-for-profit co-operative based in Wellington Point village. We're a community of creatives committed to making, promoting, and selling high-quality handmade goods, sharing skills, and supporting and empowering each other in our pursuits. Our members, suppliers, and volunteers collaboratively run our shop and workshop space, fostering a welcoming environment of learning, connection, and belonging.

Our activities encourage the immeasurable benefits of creativity and community for good mental health and wellbeing, as well as the simple joy of gathering with real people, in the real world and creating cherished moments and memories.

OUR VISION

· To provide a retail environment for the sale of the highest quality handmade artisan creations

· To provide opportunities for community engagement and social inclusion through the sharing and learning of art and craft skills.

OUR MISSION

Building and maintaining an intentional, supportive community whose volunteers, members, and visitors embrace a love of handmade and opportunities for the sharing of skills in traditional and contemporary arts and crafts.

OUR VALUES

· We value people and the gift they are to our community

· We value creative groups whose activities are shaped and directed by the people who take part in them

· We value situations where everyone is treated equally and feels included and are actively working to increase opportunities for people to be creative

· We value the pooling of knowledge, skills, and equipment to enhance creative cultural activity, for the common good.

· We value the generous contribution of volunteers to our organisation

· We value the planet and environment in which we live and commit to principles of sustainability in all our endeavours.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

· ARTISAN HANDMADE SHOP – A curated retail space showcasing and selling locally made, high-quality handcrafted works.

· ART AND CRAFT SUPPLY SHOP – Affordable new and de-stashed craft supplies, fabrics, yarns, tools, and equipment.

· CREATIVE WORKSPACE – A dedicated space for workshops and creative circles, supporting both skill-building and social connection. Creative circles are peer-led and promote wellbeing through craft and community.

· WORKSHOPS – Led by local artisan facilitators, these hands-on classes help participants learn new techniques and gain confidence in their craft.

· COMMUNITY OUTREACH – We bring creativity into the community through events like craft days, exhibitions, retreats, and visits to local facilities such as retirement villages.

· VOLUNTEERING – Volunteers are the heart of our co-op. They enhance our operations, contribute ideas, host events, and promote our mission in the wider community.