New Classes!!!

FEBRUARY 2016

Classes and Special Events…..

February (and some of March 2016 SCHEDULE)

 

Please 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!!!

 

 –Kids Sewing Machine for Beginners: Make a perfect winter skirt Classes meet Mondays beginning February 15 and 22 from 4:30-5:30

This two week class is very special. New sewers will create a very special skirt made from sweatshirt material!!!! So snuggly and warm! Perfect for layering with fun leggings in this chilly February weather! Children will learn how to take measurements and create a garment from their measurements!

Cost is $30 plus a $15 supply fee!

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Kids Sewing Machine for Beginners Classes meet Mondays beginning February 29, and March 7th and 14th, 21, 28th and April 4th (6 sessions) from 5:30-6:30 PM

Learn how to use your new machine! Bring your sewing manual and each week 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 $90 plus $35 supply fee

 

Painting for Adults (FULL)

Classes meet Monday February 1, 8, 15 and 22nd from 6-7:30 PM

Adults will meet on Monday evenings at The Golden Button to learn or continue to learn how to paint. Create paintings from life or photos. Classes are taught using acrylic paint. Great for beginners or people who want to get better! Pick your own subject, create animal paintings, work on portraits and more! We will focus on mixing colors, composition, how to manipulate the paint and much more! (4 Sessions) Cost is $65 plus $26 supply fee (or $30 for one class)

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Little Kids Art

Tuesdays beginning February 2, 9, 16, and 23rd from 2:30pm – 3:15 ish PM

Little children have fun exploring different art mediums and creating awesome projects! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! Parents, grandparents, babysitters are encouraged to join! Make your own paint, clay and more!!!! Class is appropriate for all ages. (4 sessions) Cost $55 plus $20 supply fee

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Machine Sewing for Kids (advanced beginner) (FULL)

Tuesdays beginning January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23  from 4 PM -5:20 PM

This class is for children who know how to use their sewing machines. We will do a quick review on how to use their machines, then they will learn how to read patterns and create finished items. (6 classes) Cost is $125 plus $40 supply fee

 

Adult Sewing

Class meets Wednesday evenings beginning February 3, 10, 17th and 24th from 5:30-6:40 PM

Adults learn how to sew!!! Bring your machine and learn how to use it and create great beginner projects! Please bring your manual to class. You may also bring pins, scissors and other sewing kit items if you already own them. Otherwise we have some available for your use! Cost is $66 plus $20 supply fee. (You will have some projects where you will supply the materials)

Things!!!! (4 Classes) Cost is 65 plus $22 supply fee.

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After School Art- All The Things We Love (FULL)

Fridays after school January 29th, February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4:20-5:20PM

Lets have some fun!!! Come over after school and children will create super fun sculptures, 3-D Paintings, and more based on the things we love!!! (5 Classes) Cost is 80 plus $22 supply fee

 

Friday Night Art!!! PAINTING on unexpected things.

Friday nights beginning February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5:30- 6:30 PM

Kids create awesome paintings!!!! Create a one of a kind lamp, paint on wood, on found objects, fabric, and more. Use all different types of paint. We will be using paint that can stain!!! Please sign up for this class ahead of time so we can get the supplies we need for everyone! (4 classes) Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

 

 

Plan ahead….

After School Art- Springy Art

Thursdays after school March 17, 24th, 31st, April 7 and 14th from 4:20-5:20PM

Lets have some fun!!! Come over after school and children will create super fun sculptures, 3-D Paintings, and more based on Springy

Dr. Seuss Inspired Sculpture Class 

Fridays in March!!!! March 4, 11, 18 and 25th from 5:30-6:30 PM

To celebrate one of the most creative American Writer and Illustrator we know….. join us for this super wacky and fun sculpture class! (Dr. Seuss’s B-day is March 2nd but we will celebrate him all month long!!!)  Make something truly amazing art, inspired by some of the best books EVER!!! Use wood, foam, cardboard, wire,  and soooo much more to create!!!! Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee

(Be prepared to get messy!)

 

 

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

Coming in March!

For older kids who love to create art. Each week children will have the options to create found object art, drawing, textured paintings, mixed medium sculpture, or they can come up with their own ideas and explore with lots of supplies!

-Art Exploration

Coming in March!

Explore the great artists and create artwork in their style!!!! During each class we will look at and discuss a new artist! Then we will create art based on their technique or style. Classes meet for 1.5 hours are wonderful for homeschoolers looking to learn more! Ages 6 and up please!

 

Special Events and Kids Nights Out and more!!!!

 

–Animals in Love Opening: Saturday, February 6th from 2-4PM

Join us at The Woodbury Public Library for rootbeer floats, lot of love and the new collection of paintings from Kate Gorham.

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Drop in Valentines Making and Open Paint time:

Sunday, February 7th Pop in between 11 AM till 2 PM

Pick from lots of wonderful Valentine arts and craft projects! Create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone you love. Make some beautiful handmade cards to mail out just in time for Valentines Day!!!! Bring your important addresses, and pop them into our special mailbox to be sent off right away!!!! Make an awesome Wooden Heart Wall Hanging for someone you love and more! Prices range from $12-$22 PER PROJECT!

 

Needle Felting: Lions, Tigers and Cheetahs: Wednesday, February 10th from 7-9:30 PM at The Golden Button.

Join us at the Golden Button on Wednesday, February 10th from 7-9:30 PM to create 3-D a Lion, Tiger or Cheetah sculpture. Needle felting is an easy-to-learn craft in which a barbed needle is used to sculpt wool into anything imaginable. In this class students will create a 3 dimensional felted Lion, Tiger or Cheetah! You will have enough materials to make another one!!! Part of our Menagerie Series!!!

Cost: $40 (Save $5 by bringing your own needles and foam)

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More Special Events

Hand Sewing Mini Valentines at The Woodbury Library! 
Thursday, February 11th at 7 PM
You must call the library to save your space!


*Open Art (Valentine Art and More)  Friday, February 12th drop in between  12-3 PM (just added)

Pick from lots of wonderful Valentine arts and craft projects! Create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone you love. Make some beautiful handmade cards to mail out just in time for Valentines Day!!!! Bring your important addresses, and pop them into our special mailbox to be sent off right away!!!! Make an awesome Wooden Heart Wall Hanging for someone you love and more! Or Just do some painting!!!! Prices range from $12-$22 per project. All Ages Welcome!

 

Adult/ Child Paint Night: Friday, February 12th from 7-9 PM

A very special Valentine’s Inspired Night!

Have a super fun night out with the one you love!!! Paint an awesome picture of a parent and baby animal!!!! You will each get your own canvas and Miss Kate will guide you along!!! Valentine snacks and tea will be served. Cost is $55 for one adult and one child. (YOU CAN WEAR YOUR PJS!!!!)

 

Drop in Valentines Making and Open Paint time: Saturday, February 13th

12 PM till 4 PM

Pick from lots of wonderful Valentine arts and craft projects! Create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone you love. Make some beautiful handmade cards to mail out just in time for Valentines Day!!!! Bring your important addresses, and pop them into our special mailbox to be sent off right away!!!! Make an awesome Wooden Heart Wall Hanging for someone you love and more! Prices range from $12-$22 per project.

Hand Sewing Valentines and Other fun things: Saturday, February 13th from 11-12 PM

All of our little hand sewers are invited to create a beautiful hand sewing keepsake Valentine! (ages 6 and up please!!!!) We will have templates and samples and everything you need to create this beautiful gift for someone you love. Please sign up ahead of time. Space is limited. Cost is $15 per child or adult!

 

Kids Night Out: Valentine Style: Saturday, February 13th from 6-8 PM (or 9PM)

Drop the kids off at The Golden Button for a very special Valentine’s Inspired Night (so you and your big Valentine can have a date!) Children 4 and up will create an awesome Valentine sculpture, A very special piece of jewelry from their artwork! and some special Valentines for the ones they love! So much fun! If you need a little longer you can leave the kids till 9:00 to read some books and make some more fun treasures to bring home. Wear pjs and bring a blanket!

2 hours: $35 for one child or $55 for two

or stay till 9 for $10 more!!!

Call (203) 910-9948 or message us here to save a spot for your little valentine!

 

 

*Open Art  Monday February 15th drop in between  11-3 PM (just added)

Pick from several awesome art projects or just spend some time doing free art! Lots of projects to pick from, canvases and more! Spend your day off creating something awesome!!! $12 – $26 per project!

*Open Art Tuesday, February 16th drop in between 11 and 2:30 PM (Just added)

Pick from several awesome art projects or just spend some time doing free art! Lots of projects to pick from, canvases and more! Spend your day off creating something awesome!!! Cost per project varies $12 – $26 per project!

 

 

Adult Paint Night: Friday, February 19th from 7-9 PM

All The Seasons

Create a beautiful four-panel painting of the seasons. Bring a friend its more fun! Cost is $40 per person or save $5 if you come with a friend! Snacks will be served. BYOB

 

Needle Felting: Alligators, Snakes and Turtles : Sunday, February 21st from 2-4 PM at The Golden Button. (CHILD FRIENDLY CLASS!)

Join us at the Golden Button on Sunday, February 21st from 2-4 PM to create 3-D an Alligator, Snake or Turtle sculpture. Needle felting is an easy-to-learn craft in which a barbed needle is used to sculpt wool into anything imaginable. In this class students will create a 3 dimensional felted Alligatos, Snake and Turtle! You will have enough materials to make another one!!! Part of our Menagerie Series!!!

Cost: $40 (Save $5 by bringing your own needles and foam)

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Kids Night Out: Guided Painting: Star Wars Painting Night!!!

Friday, February 26th from 7-9 PM

Yup…. One genius parent’s idea. Drop the kids off so they can be guided through a really awesome Star Wars inspired painting. Ages 5 and up

Cost is $30 per child or $50 for 2

(Picture is coming soon)

Animals in Love

Please join us for a very fun event on Saturday, February 6th from 2-4 PM. Come see all of the new paintings by Kate Gorham (the owner of The Golden Button) on display at The Woodbury Public Library!

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Special Events…

Adult / Child Paint Night last night!!! They came out so awesome! Join us for our next one on February 12th from 7-9 PM!!! A very special Valentine’s Inspired Night! Call (203)910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a spot for you and your valentine! We also are offering a Kids Night Out on February 13th from 6-8 PM! More info coming soon! 🙂

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Needle Felting

Needle Felting!

Animal Menagerie at The Golden Button!!!

Announcing our Menagerie Series! Create wool animals for a Noahs Ark, Zoo or Circus collection! Each month we will create one of two: 2 to 3 inch animals with wool and special barbed needles! Join Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals each month to create animals of your choice!

-Wolf, Fox or Arctic Fox: Wednesday, January 20th from 7-9:30ish PM

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-Lion, Tiger or cheetah: Wednesday, February 10th from 7- 9:30ish PM

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-Alligator, Turtle, or Snake: (Kid Friendly) Sunday, February 21st from 2-4 PM

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-Monkeys or a Sloth: Wednesday, March 2nd from 7- 9:30ish PM

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

-Unicorns: Wednesday, May 11th 7-9:30ish PM

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Cost is $40 per class. save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!

 

We are offering a special Menagerie Deal!!!

Make a whole collection of animals for a Zoo, Circus or the animals for Noahs Ark!

Take 4 classes and get a 5th one free!!!!

(Needles and foam are excluded from offer)

(Specials only for the menagerie classes… You have the chance to get two classes free!!!!)

On Vacation!!!

JANUARY 2016 SCHEDULE

The Golden Button in on vacation till January 13th, 2016! You can leave a message at (203) 910-9948, or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save your space in your class!!! We will reply to you or send a reminder a few days before your class begins. We will be checking messages 🙂 All you need to do it let us know you are planning on joining us! 🙂 Happy New Year!

 

-Art Exploration

Classes meet Mondays beginning January 18, 25, February 1, and 8th from 1:00-2:30 PM

Explore the great artists and create artwork in their style!!!! During each class we will look at and discuss a new artist! Then we will create art based on their technique or style. Classes meet for 1.5 hours are wonderful for homeschoolers looking to learn more! Ages 6 and up please! Cost is $75 plus $25 supply fee

 

–Kids Sewing Machine for Beginners

Classes meet Mondays beginning January 18, 25, February 1, and 8th from 4:30-5:30 PM

Learn how to use your new machine! Bring your sewing manual and each week 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 $55 plus $15 supply fee

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-Painting for Adults

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Classes meet Mondays beginning January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22nd from 6-7:30 PM

Adults will meet on Monday evenings at The Golden Button to learn or continue to learn how to paint. Create paintings from life or photos. Classes are taught using acrylic paint. Great for beginners or people who want to get better! Pick your own subject, create animal paintings, work on portraits and more! We will focus on mixing colors, composition, how to manipulate the paint and much more! (6 Sessions) Cost is $100 plus $40 supply fee (or $30 for one class)

 

-Little Kids Art

Tuesdays beginning January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23rd from 3:00pm – 3:40 ish

Little children have fun exploring different art mediums and creating awesome art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! All ages are welcome. Parents, grandparents, babysitters are encouraged to join! Class is appropriate for all ages. (6 sessions) Cost $80 plus $30 supply fee

-Machine Sewing for Kids (advanced beginner)

Tuesdays beginning January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23  from 4 PM -5:20 PM

This class is for kids who know how to use their sewing machines. Kids will do a quick review on how to use their machines then they will learn how to read patterns and create finished items. (6 classes) Cost is $125 plus $40 supply fee

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-Kids Painting and Mixed Media Art (ages 10 to 13)

Wednesdays in January 13, 20 and 27th from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

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 they can come up with their own ideas and explore with lots of supplies! Cost: $55 plus $20 supply fee.

 

-Adult Sewing

Class meets Thursdays beginning January 14, 21, and 28th from 10:00-11:15 AM

Adults learn how to sew!!! Bring your machine and learn how to use it and create great beginner projects! Please bring your manual to class. You may also bring pins, scissors and other sewing kit items if you already own them. Otherwise we have some available for your use! Cost is $60 plus $20 supply fee.

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-After School Art- All The Things We Love

Fridays after school January 29th, February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4:20-5:20PM

Lets have some fun!!! Come over after school and children will create super fun sculptures, 3-D Paintings, and more based on the things we love!!! (5 Classes) Cost is 80 plus $22 supply fee

 

-Friday Night Art!!! PAINTING on unexpected things.

Fridays nights beginning January 29th, February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5:30- 6:30 PM

Kids create awesome paintings!!!! Create a one of a kind lamp, paint on wood, on found objects, fabric, and more. Use all different types of paint. We will be using paint that can stain!!! Please sign up for this class ahead of time so we can get the supplies we need for everyone! (5 classes) Cost is $80 plus $24 supply fee


 

Special Events and Kids Nights Out and more!!!!

 

-Needle Felting: Wolf, Fox or Arctic Fox: Wednesday, January 20th from 7-9:30ish PM

Join Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals to create adorable wool animal sculptures with special barbed needles! Cost is $40 per person (Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!)

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-Adult/ Child Paint Night: January 22nd from 7-9 PM

Have a super fun night out with the one you love!!! Paint an awesome picture of your favorite kind of owl!!!! You will each get your own canvas and Miss Kate will help you to make it look like your favorite owl!!! Snacks will be served. Cost is $55 for one adult and one child.

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-Adult Paint Night: January 29th from 7-9 PM

Paint a snowy landscape with your favorite animal! Create a beautiful snowy landscape painting then add your favorite animal! Bring a friend its more fun! Cost is $40 per person or save $5 if you come with a friend! Snacks will be served. BYOB

 

 

Weather….

Drop in art today at 11 AM is cancelled due to ice and blah weather. We will have it tomorrow… Wednesday at 11 AM!

We do plan on having sewing today at 1 PM!

 

Part on Wednesday, December 30th

-Drop in Art: Open Art for Kids
11 AM to 12 PM…..One hour and lots of projects to pick from! Snow globe inspired art, animal sculptures, dioramas and more!!!
(Cost varies per project) (All ages welcome)

–Sewing and Design Mini Camp from 1-4 PM (Full)

–Family Paint Night: New Years Party from 4:30-6:30 PM
One Child + One Adult Cost is $55 includes all supplies and canvases!) ($10 for each additional child or adult) Paint an awesome New Years inspired piece of art to ring in the New Year! Each group will get a large canvas, and paint! Create a pattern or a fun backdrop then decorate with glitter bombs and disco balls! Great for little kids and big kids too! Wear old clothes this can get messy! Please let us know if you are coming space is limited! Fun for the whole family!

Here are some photos from our Sewing and Design Class yesterday! We Upcycled party dresses!

Before…

And after. 🙂 So much fun!

 

New machine sewing classes begin in a few weeks! Contact us for more info or visit our January Page!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Break Schedule!!!

Winter Break Schedule!!!!

 

Monday,

December 28, 2015

 

Tuesday,

December 29th, 2015

Wednesday,

December 30th, 2015

   

Drop in Art: Open Art for Kids

11 AM-12 PM

one hour

(Cost per project)

 

Drop in Art: Open Art for Kids

11 AM-12 PM

one hour

(Cost per project)

 

Sewing and Design

Mini Camp

1-4 PM

(Full)

 

Sewing and Design

Mini Camp

1-4 PM

(Full)

 

Sewing and Design

Mini Camp

1-4 PM

(Full)

 

Drop in: Adult Painting Class

5-7 PM

(Cost is $35 includes snacks and supplies)

 

 

Sew A Rag Doll Party

(Dolls, Mermaids, and Nutcrackers!!!)

4:30-6:30 PM

Cost is $40 Per child

Covers all supplies and hot cocoa!

(Please sign up by phone or email)

 

Family Paint Night: New Years Party

4:30-6:30 PM

One Child + One Adult

Cost is $55 includes all supplies and canvases!)

(Please sign up by phone or email)

 

 

Okay Here it is…… The Winter Break Schedule…

 

Monday:

 

  • Sewing and Design Mini Camp from 1-4 PM (Full)

 

  • Drop in Class: Adult Painting Class from 5-7 PM Cost is $35 per person Save $5 if you bring a friend! Paint whatever you want!!!! Miss Kate will help you along! Bring a picture for reference or work from your head! Cost covers snacks, tea and supplies!

 

 

 

Tuesday:

 

Drop in Art: Open Art for Kids 11 AM to 12 PM…..One hour and lots of projects to pick from! Snow globe inspired art, animal sculptures, dioramas and more!!! (Cost varies per project) (All ages welcome)

 

  • Sewing and Design Mini Camp from 1-4 PM (Full)

 

  • Hand Sew A Rag Doll Party (Dolls, Mermaids, and Nutcrackers!!!)

Pick your favorite rag doll kit and create a one of a kind awesome doll to take home! (The big parts for your doll will already be prepared for you when you arrive…. Stuff the legs, tails and body… attach your doll parts together, make a face, and decorate your doll with lots and lots of awesome vintage and new trim and decorative pieces!!!) (YOUR CHILD DOES NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SEW….We will teach them basic sewing to create their doll!) We are asking that your child be 7 or older… but please feel free to contact us if you would like to take this class with a younger child. There are many many parts for them to do! (Please email us or call to save a space and please let us know if you would prefer to make a nutcracker, mermaid or a doll! Thanks!!!) (cost is $40 per doll) (203) 910-9948 or info@goldenbuttonshop.com Space is limited!

 

Wednesday:

  • Drop in Art: Open Art for Kids

11 AM to 12 PM…..One hour and lots of projects to pick from! Snow globe inspired art, animal sculptures, dioramas and more!!!

(Cost varies per project) (All ages welcome)

 

  • Sewing and Design Mini Camp from 1-4 PM (Full)

 

  • Family Paint Night: New Years Party from 4:30-6:30 PM

One Child + One Adult Cost is $55 includes all supplies and canvases!) ($10 for each additional child or adult) Paint an awesome New Years inspired piece of art to ring in the New Year! Each group will get a large canvas, and paint! Create a pattern or a fun backdrop then decorate with glitter bombs and disco balls! Great for little kids and big kids too! Wear old clothes this can get messy! Please let us know if you are coming space is limited! Fun for the whole family!

 

******The Golden Button will be CLOSED From December 31st till January 12th!!!! You can still email us or call to leave a message to sign up for January Classes! We will Check the messages occasionally! Visit www.goldenbuttonshop.com to see our January schedule!!!! Hope to see you soon!

Happy New Year!!!

Kate