Hey there!!! Hope you are all having a great weekend!!!! Here are some great upcoming classes and Mini Camps coming up! Sign up now! Message us here or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com!!!

You can still join us on Monday for…..

Summer Art Class

Classes meet Mondays beginning  July 18, July 25, and August 1st

(3 sessions) 12:30-1:30 PM

Beat the heat and come and create some awesome art projects! Kids all ages! Are welcome to come create some super awesome Summer inspired artwork. 3-d Watercolor Art, Giant paper pinwheels or flowers, and Wooden Fish Sculptures too! Paint, glue, create and so much more! (Sibling discounts available)

Cost is $45 plus $15 supply fee.

Week Four: July 19- July 22

–Hand Sewing and Design Camp: From 1-2:30 PM Make simple projects and learn all different techniques of hand sewing. Hand sew a watermelon or ice pop pouch, Make awesome projects with appliques, fun details and more! Fun summer inspired projects you can really use! (Ages 6 and up please) Cost is $95 plus $25 supply fee (1.5 hour class)

Week Five: July 26- July 29th

–Clothing Design: From 4:00- 5:00 PM This class if for designers! Create a design notebook with fabric swatches and samples. Then we will create 3-d Sculptures of your fashions! (This is not a sewing class) Cost is $65 plus $15 supply fee

-Mixed Media Art: From 5:00- 6:00 PM This mini camp is excellent for really creative kids! Kids will be working on starting ideas from drawings and taking them to 3-D form. Students will create wild and whimsical sculptures, using a variety of materials. We will be using clay, cardboard, paint, found treasures and other materials to create one of a kind artwork! Work Large or tiny! Cost is $65 plus $17 supply fee 

 

Week Six: August 2- August 5th

– Fairy and Gnome Mini Camp: From 1:00- 2:00 PM Create tiny and amazing homes for gnomes or fairies, create a fairy or gnome sculpture, make toad stools to keep in your garden and so much more! Cost is $65 plus $17 supply fee

-Upcycle Sewers! From 5:00 – 6:00 PM This class is perfect for beginner or advanced beginner sewers! Upcycle a dress or shirt. Create a great bag for summer with awesome appliques. SO much fun and use our huge collection of vintage trims and fabrics to create some one of a kind up-cycled pieces! (Please bring a plain t-shirt that still fits –one with stains is fine. Please also bring a cotton dress or skirt to re do!) Cost is $65 plus $17 supply fee

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Some pictures from this week…..

Hey there!!!

Beginning tomorrow we have a few openings in classes….  email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a space!

Summer Art Class

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1st

(4 sessions) 12:30-1:30 PM

Beat the heat and come and create some awesome art projects! Kids all ages! Are welcome to come create some super awesome Summer inspired artwork. 3-d Watercolor Art, Giant paper pinwheels or flowers, and Wooden Fish Sculptures too! Paint, glue, create and so much more! (Sibling discounts available)

Cost is $60 plus $20 supply fee.

Week Three: July12 – July 15 –American Doll Sewing Camp: From 3:00-5:00 PM Make Clothes and other projects for your dolls! Learn all different techniques and incorporate some hand sewing. Make fun summer projects you can really use! (Please bring your own machine. Some experience with sewing is very helpful! Get a special discount if you take beginners sewing first!) Cost is $130 plus $45 supply fee (2 hours a day)

Crochet (Christmas in July)

Wednesdays in July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd

From 6:30-7:30

Learn how to crochet or keep going if you need a little help or guidance!!! Learn to read patterns and apply your new stitches to make hats, scarves, or blankets or begin your Christmas and holiday projects now!!!! Easy for beginners… Also open to advanced beginners or for crocheters who need a little refresher!!! or Continue learning!!! Work at your own pace!

Cost is $75 (If you need to buy a kit: $10 supply fee. Bring your own yarn!!)

Here are some pictures from this past week!!!

 

 

 

Summer Sewing, Crochet, Art and More!!!!

You still have time to sign up for these awesome and fun classes!!!! Check out our website for more fun classes and workshops this summer! You can also book your summer parties now!

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Week Two: July 5- July 8th –Beginners Sewing: From 1:30-3:00 PM Learn the basics and how to use your machine! Create fun beginner projects and get comfortable with sewing! Please bring your machine and manual! (Ages 7 and up please) Cost is $95 plus $35 supply fee (1.5 hour class)  (Make a giant strawberry!)  -Advanced Sewers Studio: From 3:30-5:00 PM This Mini Camp is for kids who know how to use their machines. Advanced sewers will create more advanced patterns, Make dresses, quilting patterns, awesome stuffed animal patterns and more! Cost is $95 plus $35 supply fee (1.5 hour class)    Week Three: July12 – July 15 –American Doll Sewing Camp: From 3:00-5:00 PM Make Clothes and other projects for your dolls! Learn all different techniques and incorporate some hand sewing. Make fun summer projects you can really use! (Please bring your own machine. Some experience with sewing is very helpful! Get a special discount if you take beginners sewing first!) Cost is $130 plus $45 supply fee (2 hours a day)

Kids Summer Sewing and Fabric Design (all levels) Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1st (4 sessions) 2:00-3:30 PM Children (all levels are welcome from beginner to advanced beginner) will create awesome summer inspired projects. Children create their own fabric (printmaking and create watercolor splatter painting techniques) then use it to make projects! Use your one- of – a- kind fabric to create awesome projects. Children will work at their own pace and develop their skills. Learn how to work your machine or continue to work on new skills! Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies (if you have them!) (Ages 7 and up please) Cost is $95 plus $35 supply fee (1.5 hour class)

Adult and/ Kids Sewing Machine Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1st (4 sessions) 3:45-4:45 PM Parents and children can both learn how to use a sewing machine! Bring your sewing manual and we will create a fun and easy project for you to take home! (class is designed so that you can share one sewing machine and learn together) Learn how to thread your machine, work your machine and create beautiful items too! Please bring your sewing kits, thread, pins and all that good stuff if you have it. Cost is $85 plus $35 supply fee (covers 1 adult and one child)

July Classes at The Golden Button

 

Summer Art Class

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1st

(4 sessions) 12:30-1:30 PM

Beat the heat and come and create some awesome art projects! Kids all ages! Are welcome to come create some super awesome Summer inspired artwork. 3-d Watercolor Art, Giant paper pinwheels or flowers, and Wooden Fish Sculptures too! Paint, glue, create and so much more! (Sibling discounts available)

Cost is $60 plus $20 supply fee.

 

Adult Sewing Machine

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1st

(4 sessions) 5:00-6:00 PM

Adults can both learn how to use a sewing machine! Bring your sewing manual and we will create a fun and easy project for you to take home! Learn how to thread your machine, work your machine and create beautiful items too! Please bring your sewing kits, thread, pins and all that good stuff if you have it. Beginner projects include a simple little quilt and zipper pouches!

Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee

 

Crochet (Christmas in July)

Wednesdays in July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd

From 6:30-7:30

Learn how to crochet or keep going if you need a little help or guidance!!! Learn to read patterns and apply your new stitches to make hats, scarves, or blankets or begin your Christmas and holiday projects now!!!! Easy for beginners… Also open to advanced beginners or for crocheters who need a little refresher!!! or Continue learning!!! Work at your own pace!

Cost is $75 (If you need to buy a kit: $10 supply fee. Bring your own yarn!!)

 

 

Older Kids Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Art (ages 9 to 13)

Thursdays in July 7th, 14th and 21st from 6:00-7:00 PM

For older kids who love to create art. Each week children will have the options to create found object art, textured paintings, paper mache, mixed medium sculpture, or draw! Come up with ideas, a plan, create, and explore with lots of supplies! Learn new tips and tricks to improve their art! (3 weeks)

Cost is $50 plus $20 supply fee

 

Plan ahead……

Mini Summer Camps…….Week Four: July 19- July 22

–Hand Sewing and Design Camp: From 1-2:30 PM Make simple projects and learn all different techniques of hand sewing. Hand sew a watermelon or ice pop pouch, Make awesome projects with appliques, fun details and more! Fun summer inspired projects you can really use! (Ages 6 and up please) Cost is $95 plus $25 supply fee (1.5 hour class)

-Fantasy Art Camp: From 5:30-6:30 PM This mini camp is for kids who love fantasy. Learn how to draw fantastic creatures, dragons, fairies, gnomes and much more. Then make a beautiful whimsical painting and create toadstools, and much much more! This is going to be fun! Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee.

July Classes at The Golden Button

 

Summer Art Class

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1st

(4 sessions) 12:30-1:30 PM

Beat the heat and come and create some awesome art projects! Kids all ages! Are welcome to come create some super awesome Summer inspired artwork. 3-d Watercolor Art, Giant paper pinwheels or flowers, and Wooden Fish Sculptures too! Paint, glue, create and so much more! (Sibling discounts available)

Cost is $60 plus $20 supply fee.

 

Kids Summer Sewing and Fabric Design (all levels)

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1st

(4 sessions) 2:00-3:30 PM

Children (all levels are welcome from beginner to advanced beginner) will create awesome summer inspired projects. Children create their own fabric (printmaking and create watercolor splatter painting techniques) then use it to make projects! Use your one- of – a- kind fabric to create awesome projects. Children will work at their own pace and develop their skills. Learn how to work your machine or continue to work on new skills! Bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies (if you have them!) (Ages 7 and up please) Cost is $95 plus $35 supply fee (1.5 hour class) 

 

 

Adult and/ Kids Sewing Machine

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1st

(4 sessions) 3:45-4:45 PM

Parents and children can both learn how to use a sewing machine! Bring your sewing manual and we will create a fun and easy project for you to take home! (class is designed so that you can share one sewing machine and learn together) Learn how to thread your machine, work your machine and create beautiful items too! Please bring your sewing kits, thread, pins and all that good stuff if you have it.

Cost is $85 plus $35 supply fee (covers 1 adult and one child)

Adult Sewing Machine

Classes meet Mondays beginning July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1st

(4 sessions) 5:00-6:00 PM

Adults can both learn how to use a sewing machine! Bring your sewing manual and we will create a fun and easy project for you to take home! Learn how to thread your machine, work your machine and create beautiful items too! Please bring your sewing kits, thread, pins and all that good stuff if you have it. Beginner projects include a simple little quilt and zipper pouches!

Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee

 

Crochet (Christmas in July)

Wednesdays in July 13^th, 20^th, 27^th and August 3^rd

From 6:30-7:30

Learn how to crochet or keep going if you need a little help or guidance!!! Learn to read patterns and apply your new stitches to make hats, scarves, or blankets or begin your Christmas and holiday projects now!!!! Easy for beginners… Also open to advanced beginners or for crocheters who need a little refresher!!! or Continue learning!!! Work at your own pace!

Cost is $75 (If you need to buy a kit: $10 supply fee. Bring your own yarn!!)

 

 

Older Kids Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Art (ages 9 to 13)

Thursdays in July 7^th, 14th and 21^st from 6:00-7:00 PM

For older kids who love to create art. Each week children will have the options to create found object art, textured paintings, paper mache, mixed medium sculpture, or draw! Come up with ideas, a plan, create, and explore with lots of supplies! Learn new tips and tricks to improve their art! (3 weeks)

 

Cost is $50 plus $20 supply fee

 

Hey there!!! We only Have a few more spaces in Beginners Sewing and in the American Doll Sewing: Mini Camps! Please let us know if your child would like to join so we can plan for them 🙂

There are also a few spots in the Advanced Sewers Studio… for our friends who know how to sew and are a little more adventurous!

Check out our Mini Summer Camps Page to see dates and times and pick a session for your child!

 

 

New July Classes coming soon ❤ 

Drop in Art and a very special Father’s Day Out! Drop In Art at The Golden Button This Saturday, June 11th between 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Drop in to The Golden Button to create beautiful art and gifts for the important Men! Fathers, Uncle’s and Grandpa’s in your life! All ages are welcome to create. Lots of art projects to pick from… Small Wooden Animal Sculptures $12 each Create a Wall Hanging $15 each Paint a Canvas $15 each Large wooden Sculptures $20 each  Paint a real working Lamp and Shade $25   -Father & Child Paint Night: Guided Painting: Star Wars Painting Night!!!  Friday, June 17th from 6:30-8:30 PM Fathers and kids will each create their own awesome Star Wars Painting!!! Miss Kate will guide you through it! First paint outer space then use tracers (If you want or do it on your own) to create your favorite characters!!! Root beer and chips will be served! This is a great night out for your children and their fathers!!!! A really awesome event for Father’s Day! Ages 5 and up Cost is $55 for one father and one child Contact us if you need space for more than one child! Space is limited please sign up ahead of time!   The Golden Button is now hosting some very fun Kids Cooking classes…. Sign up with Fiona at (203) 448-6260

Join us this summer for some wonderful Mini Summer Camps!!! Create paper mache Sculptures! Dioramas, or any of our other wonderful classes!! https://goldenbuttonshop.com/mini-summer-camp-schedule-2016/ Book your next party at The Golden Button! We plan awesome parties based on your child’s favorite things!

Check out our Summer programs now!!! Save a space for your child!!!! Click here for more info!

June 2016 Classes New June Classes……Sign up now…You can leave a message at (203) 910-9948, or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save your space in your class!!! Also check out our Mini Summer Camp Schedule now!!!   Kids Sewing Machine for Beginners Classes meet Mondays beginning June 6, 13, 20  and 27th (4 sessions) 4:30-5:30 PM Learn how to use your sewing machine! Bring your sewing manual and we will create a fun and easy project for you to take home! Learn how to thread your machine, work your machine and create beautiful items too! Please bring your sewing kits, thread, pins and all that good stuff if you have it. Cost is $65 plus $28 supply fee Painting for Adults Classes meet Monday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27th  6:00-7:30 PM Adults will meet on Monday evenings at The Golden Button or other predetermined location to create paintings and to learn how to paint. We will be painting outside as long as weather permits. (If it rains we will meet at The Golden Button) Classes are taught using acrylic paint. Great for beginners or people who want to get better! We will focus on landscapes and studies of nature.Focus on mixing colors, composition, how to manipulate the paint and much more! (4 Sessions) Cost is $70 plus $30 supply fee (or $25 for one class)     Machine Sewing for Kids (advanced beginner)  Tuesdays beginning June 7, 14, and 21st  from 4 PM -5:20 PM This class is for children who know how to use their sewing machines. Kids will continue to create a Design Notebook… where they can collect inspiration and designs they like. Then they will create clothing from patterns. Learn how to read patterns, take measurements, use several fabric to create a one of a kind look and more.  Have fun and learn more sewing techniques!!!! Create awesome summer projects!!! (3 classes) Cost is $70 plus $24 supply fee   Wild and Wacky Thursdays!!!!  (Great for little kids!)  Thursdays in June 2, 9, 16 and 23rd from 4:15-5:15 For kids who love to create art! All ages welcome. Get a little messy while making wild and fun art! Awesome 3-d Animals sculptures, paper mache ice cream cones, branch sculptures and make wild messy spray art! Lots of Summer fun!!! We will go outside when we can (Children under 4 should have a adult with them) (4 classes) Cost is $65 plus $16 supply fee    Older Kids Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Art (ages 9 to 13) Thursdays in  June 16, 23rd,  and July 7th and 14th from 6:00-7:00 PM (No Class June 30th) For older kids who love to create art. Each week children will have the options to create found object art, textured paintings, mixed medium sculpture, or draw! Come up with their own ideas and explore with lots of supplies! Learn new tips and tricks to improve their art! (4 classes) Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee   After School Art- Nature and Art    Fridays after school  June 3, 10, 17, and 24th  from 5:00-6:00 PM Create awesome nature inspired art! Create a rustic fairy or gnome home using natural items, create magical creatures to live in it. Make some very cool 3-d paintings to decorate your garden or yard using super fun and interesting materials, and more!!! We will venture outside when it is nice out!!! (4 Classes) Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee (Kids 4 and up) Special Events and Kids Nights Out!!! Drop In Art at The Golden Button Drop in to The Golden Button to create beautiful art and gifts for the important Men! Fathers, Uncle’s and Grandpa’s in your life! All ages are welcome to create. Lots of art Projects to pick from… Small Wooden Animal Sculptures $12 each Create a Wall Hanging $15 each Paint a Canvas $15 each Large wooden Sculptures $20 each Paint a real working Lamp and Shade $25   Saturday, June 11th between 11:00 AM-4:00 PM   More Drop in Hours to come.   Father’s Day Paint Night: STAR WARS NIGHT Friday, June 17th from 6:30-8:30 PM.  Paint a super awesome Star Wars Painting. This is going to be fun! Men Don’t be scared! Miss Kate will guide you and your child or little friend though a super fun Star Wars Painting! We have lots of tricks to make it fun and Easy! Pick your favorite Character! Everyone gets their own canvas (Ages 5 and up please) Cost is $55 For one Adult plus one child! (Beer and chips will be served! Oh sorry we mean root beer and chips!!!) Please sign up ahead space is limited!   Adult Summer Paint Night! Friday, June 24th from 7:00- 9:00 PM. Its Summer! Get together with some friends and paint a awesome Summer Cocktail! Miss Kate will guide you through your painting. Have some fruity snacks and relax with your friends! Cost is $40 per person or 2 for $70! BYOB and have so much fun! Please sign up ahead space is limited!

Hippos, Rhinos and Elephants! Oh MY!!!
Sign up now for Needle Felting with Rachel Gerowe!!!

Elephant, Hippo, or Rhino: This Wednesday, April 27th from 7-9:30ish PM. Rachel will guide you through creating your choice of a hippo, rhino or elephant. Using wool and special barbed needles! Please call (203) 910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a space!
Cost is $40 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!)

 

Hope to see you there!!!

We are having Drop in Art this Saturday! Hope you pop in!

 

Drop In Art at The Golden Button

Drop in to The Golden Button to create beautiful art and gifts for the Mothers, Aunts, Teacher and important ladies in your life! All ages are welcome to create.

Lots of art Projects to pick from…

• Small Wooden Flower Sculptures $12 each
• Create a Wall Hanging $15 each
• Paint a Canvas $15 each
• Large 3-d Wooden Flower Sculpture $22 each
• Paint a real working Lamp and Shade $25

 

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(with lots of gems, sequins and other treasures to add!)

Saturday, April 30th between 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

or

Saturday, May 7th between 11:00 AM -3:00 PM

More Drop in Hours to come

Here is a little bit of our schedule this weekend… Hope to see you at a class or event!

Drop in Art- Tomorrow! Friday, April 22nd between 2:00-5:00 PM

Then we have a guided paint class!!!

Rainbow Unicorn Paint Night

April 22nd from 6:30-8:30 PM. 

Please let us know if you and/ or your older kids would like to join us!
Relax and Paint a rainbow unicorn. (I mean you can just paint a horse if you wanted to…. But we will have a whole lot of awesome sparkly paint for you to pick from to decorate the mane and horn!!!! ) Yes… this is for adults, teens, and preteens. Bring your friends or older kids! Cost is $35 per person or $60 if you bring a friend or child! Just a little fun for you!!!!

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We hope you already planned to come see us at Earth Day!!!! If not put it on your calendar now! The Golden Button will be hosting the kids tent with CAST Preschool!!! Come and see us! The Golden Button will also have a tent where we will be selling up cycled stuffed animals and sunglass cases and other treasures heart emoticon Don’t forget to stop by and say hi!!! This Saturday, April 23rd at Hollow Park!

Next week….

Sign up now for Needle Felting with Rachel Gerowe!!!

Elephant, Hippo, or Rhino: Wednesday, April 27th from 7-9:30ish PM

and plan ahead for Unicorns: Wednesday, May 11th 7-9:30ish PM

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And….

Drum Roll Please…… You can sign up now for a cooking series With Fiona Braca. Please call (203)448-6260 or email fffaf@aol.com to get a space! Please sign up by May 6th!