WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Cartwheel Dorset: A Hands-On Dorset Button Workshop at Historic Ramsey House
A four-hour, instructor-led workshop with Carolyn Fogelman teaching the traditional Cartwheel Dorset Button technique—complete with a take-home kit and two finished pieces.
Cartwheel Dorset: A Hands-On Dorset Button Workshop at Historic Ramsey House.
Experience the art of Dorset Buttons at the Historic Ramsey House in a hands-on workshop led by Carolyn Fogelman. Participants receive personal instruction as they learn the Cartwheel design, work from a comprehensive kit, and leave with two finished Dorset Pins—an intimate session that blends craft technique with local history against the picturesque backdrop of the Ramsey House.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personalized instruction from a skilled artisan
Carolyn Fogelman leads a focused, hands-on session guiding each participant through the Cartwheel Dorset Button technique so that everyone completes one or two unique buttons by the end of the class.
A complete kit and finished pieces
The class includes a comprehensive kit with all necessary supplies and instructions; each person leaves with two crafted Dorset Pins as tangible results of the workshop.
Historic Ramsey House as venue
The workshop is staged at the Historic Ramsey House, offering a period setting that complements the centuries-old textile tradition being taught.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The session unfolds as an intimate, hands-on class: participants gather at the Ramsey House, receive instruction and materials, practice the Cartwheel stitches under Carolyn Fogelman’s guidance, and finish by refining and taking home two Dorset Pins—an educational craft experience focused on technique and tangible results.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A comprehensive kit with all necessary supplies and written instructions is provided as part of the class.
The scheduled workshop runs for a four-hour session on the stated date and time; check operator details when booking.
The workshop takes place at the Historic Ramsey House; arrive at the listed meeting address to check in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Cart Wheel Dorset workshop scheduled?
The workshop is scheduled for June 15th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Where do I meet for the workshop?
Meet at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914.
What will I make during the class?
Participants are taught the Cartwheel Dorset Button technique and leave with two finished Dorset Pins.
Are supplies provided?
Yes. The class includes a comprehensive kit with all necessary supplies and instructions to make two Dorset Pins.
How much does the workshop cost?
The cost is $70 per person, with a member rate of $65.
How do I reserve a spot?
Seats are limited; reserve your spot in advance through the operator to ensure availability.