As always we have a lot going on at The Golden Button…. Tomorrow we have a Sketch Book Making class at 1:00 PM. It is also our final Christmas in July Sale.
We now carry beautiful photographs by local photographer… Pauly Occhialini….
We are also have these awesome Aluminum Can Airplanes by Chuck Argo ……
- Next Week is Week 4 of our Mini Summer Camp… Most camps are totally full but there are a few spots left in I Love Jewelry and there is one space left in Art Show Camp.
- Open Painting Hours next Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM!!!!
- August 5th is our Needle Felting : Dogs Workshop.
Learn how to sculpt a dog out of wool using special barbed needles. (cost is $35 save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)
- August is our Artist Demo Month. Each Saturday We will be having great artist Demonstrations as well as some classes and Workshops…
The Golden Button specializes in local handmade gift items, arts and crafts. On Saturdays, in the month of August, local artists and craftsmen, who sell their items at The Golden Button, will be putting on demonstrations and workshops to showcase their talents. Everyone is invited to stop by, watch, learn and try something different! Meet some very talented people and learn something new! There may even be treats and a giveaway!!!
On Saturday, August 4th
1:00 PM Eileen Gorham and Kate Gorham will be demonstrating crocheting.
Eileen Warner and Ann Deduck of Alpaca Hill Farms in Seymour will show off their knitting skills. Sale on Local yarn and Alpaca prints. (Stop by to say hello and meet the artists)
Saturday, August 11th:
At 1:00 PM Kate Gorham will be demonstrating how to create felt food! Come and learn how to make felt food and get a kit for $12. (children 8 and up) Hand Sewing with needles… (Please call ahead to sign up for this event)
At 3:00 PM Kate Gorham Owner of The Golden Button will be demonstrating painting then for $10 you may create a masterpiece of your own to take home! All Ages welcome
On Saturday, August 18th–
At 1:00 PM Rose Garbein will demonstrate spinning techniques
3:00 PM Rachel Gerowe will teach you how to needle felt. (Adults and Teenagers please) There is a suggested donation of $5 that will be donated to the Southbury Food Bank.
Saturday, August 25th–
12:00 PM- Jessica of the Small Things Soap will be teaching children how to hand paint soaps. The cost is $10 per child.
At 1:00 PM Bradleigh Huzinga will do a card making Demonstration
At 3:00 PM Dennis and Krissy of Kleiner Eisbar will have a book binding class: Learn to make a Slab Binding (ages 8 and up to adults)(cost is $30 plus $5 supply fee!) ((Please call ahead to sign up for this event)
Email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com. We have changed our hours. The Golden Button is now open from 11:00 Am to 6:00 Pm Tuesday through Saturday. Come visit.
The Golden Button 