Little Kids Art with Miss Kate

June 21, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Hey there,

We are working on a new email…. Apparently, it has not been working lately…. if you have tried to contacted us about classes, parties or anything else and we have not responded… there is a very good change that your email or our response has not arrived where it was intended to go…. So please feel free to give a call (203) 910-9948 or message us here or on Facebook. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks!!!!

We have so much fun……..Inside, outside, with goat, with Llamas, on rocks, with glitter and lots of paint!

Drip Art with squeeze bottles

Printmaking

Exploring!

Look at this Goat!

The llamas like watching us!

Classes!

June 16, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Nature Art Classes!

and contact us for custom paintings and murals!

New Classes at Rowanwood Farm and a Llama Hike!!!

June 13, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some new classes offered at Rowanwood Farm this summer!

-Nature Art at The Farm

Create some beautiful nature art at Rowanwood Farm!

Using both repurposed and found objects to create beautiful sculptures and installations in nature!!!! Create wind chimes, nature sculptures, and garden sculptures! Were going to get messy!

Ages: 4 and up

Cost: $65 plus $20 Supply fee

When: Class Meets Mondays 4:30 PM 5:20 PM

June 30, July 7, July 14th, July 21st

-Llama Life Drawing

Come face to face with beautiful llamas and goats and get to draw them!!!!! We will use all sorts of materials to create drawings and paintings from real life animals!!!!

This is an experience you won’t soon forget!

Ages: 6 and up

Cost: $65 plus $20 Supply fee

When: Class Meets Mondays 5:30 PM 6:20 PM

June 30, July 7, July 14th, July 21st

–Llama Hike and Painting Class at McLaughlin Vineyard

This is an event out like no other!!!

Imagine…taking a rare breed miniature llama for a guided hike on the beautiful trails at the McLaughlin Vineyard in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Imagine…walking leisurely for about two hours along a mild path, in a beautiful pine forest, along the river through a Bald Eagle Sanctuary,  bordering a thousand acre State Forest.

Join us at the vineyard for the afternoon and to go on an adventurous llama hike with the beautiful llamas of Rowanwood Farm then return from you hike and purchase a bottle of the areas finest wine to sip while Kate Gorham of The Golden Button instructs you how to create your very own llama painting to bring home! We will supply you with llamas, snacks, and all you need to create an acrylic painting on canvas of a llama!

Note: Children must be at least twelve or older, you must be 21 or older to purchase wine

(Bring comfortable shoes, water, bug spray, sunscreen, camera and so forth.)

Sunday June 29^th at 1 PM

Hike through the beautiful forest with these beautiful creatures then return to the vineyard to relax under tents and enjoys a snack and a drink from vineyard and create a painting!

(please contact us if you have any questions!) Call to save a space. Space is very limited. You may pay for tickets in advance!

Cost is $65 for the day!!!!

www.goldenbuttonshop.com

(203) 910-9948

New Classes at Bent of the River

June 3, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

We are extremely excited to announce……

The Golden Button is partnering with Audubon Center at Bent of the River, in Southbury, to bring fun and exciting classes and workshops to the community.

Summer Classes in June to July….

-Hand Sewing and Embroidery Basics for Kids

Learn to create pictures and designs while hand sewing. Add embellishments to pillows, clothes, bags and blankets! Learn how to join fabric and add item like lace. This class is excellent for adding an artistic touch to already made items! These basic techniques can be used to make a sampler or a finished piece for clothing! So much fun! You can create anything!

Children 8 and up please. We will learn our stitches then learn how to apply them!

Tuesdays 4:15 to 5:15 PM

June 24^th, July 1^st July 8^th and July 15^th

Cost is $70 plus $15 supply fee.

–Crochet Basics

Learn how to crochet! Great if you are new to crochet or need a refresher! Learn all your stitches and how to apply them! Then create the project of your choice! You can opt to create a granny squares blanket, make toy fruits and veggies, or little amigurumi animals!!! So much fun! We will supply patterns and everything you need. Work at your own pace and learn to crochet!

Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM

June 24^th, July 1^st July 8^th and July 15^th

(Cost is $70 and a $12 supply fee)

-Kids Nature Art

Visit Southbury’s own Audubon Center at Bent of the River and create some beautiful nature art. Incorporate natural materials in you artwork!

Create a bird sculpture, make a painting with found objects, Learn about installation art in nature and make a sculpture then photograph it! Lots of fun!

Class open to children 5 and up.

When: June 25^th and July 2^nd, July 9^th and 16th

Meets Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 PM

Cost: $70 and $15 supply fee

-Sunset Landscape Paintings at Bent of the River

Sunset at Bent of the River is just breathtaking! Take advantage of the beautiful landscapes and sunlight and learn how to paint! You may just see an owl!

Explore and learn how to create a beautiful landscape with acrylic paint. For all ages and levels. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 ish PM.

Instructor: Kate Gorham

When: June 25^th and July 2^nd, July 9^th and 16th

Cost: $80 and supply fee of $30

We will supply tabletop easels, canvas and painting supplies!

Call: (203) 910-9948

Email: goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

or Message us on facebook

Little Kids Art on The Farm

May 28, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Just a reminder…..

Needle Felting Curly Sheep Thursday at 6:30 PM,

Adult Painting (BYOB) Friday 7-9 PM,

and

Needle Felting Large Curly Sheep this Sunday 1-5 PM

All at CAST in Woodbury

Here are some wet Llamas at Little Kids Art on the Farm!

Little Kids get to have fun on the farm! Explore and create fun new things and get your hands dirty! Miss Kate will be helping your children to create! All ages are welcome!

Class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM

Bring a snack and drink to have at the farm if you want!!! Parents, grandparents or babysitters are encouraged to join in the fun! Wear old clothes!!!

See baby goats, llamas and enjoy being outside while we do some really fun artwork!!!

When: Class begins on June 4, 11, 18, and 25th

Time: at 11:30 AM to 12:20ish

Cost: $60 plus a $12 supply fee

Happy Memorial Day!

May 24, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Happy Memorial Day!!!

There are a bunch of great classes starting this week!!!! Sign up now for one!

Needle Felting curly sheep this Thursday! (5/29)
Adult Painting (BYOB) Friday (5/30)
and Needle Felting Large Sheep next Sunday! (6/1)

We have Soooo much fun at Art on the Farm!!!!!

Click here to see new classes…….You can sign up now for the next session!!!

Making goats!!!

I Love Llamas <3 and New Classes on the Farm

May 19, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

This weekend was super busy….

I spent Saturday at Stamford Museum and Nature Center with my friend AJ from Rowanwood Farm and her lovely Llamas.

I’m not going to lie…. I have every six year olds dream life! I spent Saturday eating cotton candy and playing with kids and llamas. Here is a photo of Me (Miss Kate) on the Stamford Advocate website. with Lucky above and Moon below!

If you would like to meet some of these llamas…. You are in luck! Here are some new classes I am teaching at their home, Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook! Sign up now Space is Limited!

New Classes in Sandy Hook

The Golden Button is partnering with local businesses to share more workshops and classes with the community!

You can find us at Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook, at CAST Preschool in Woodbury and at Bent of the River in Southbury! Classes are forming now!!!

Here are some new classes…..

You are invited to join The Golden Button at Rowanwood Farm this Spring for some extremely fun and special classes and experiences!!!!

-Mommy and Me on the Farm (Monday)

Lots of fun on the farm! Explore and create fun new things and get your hands dirty! Miss Kate will be helping you and your children to create! All ages are welcome!

Class meets on Mondays at 3:00 PM

Bring a snack and drink to have at the farm if you want!!! Parents, grandparents or babysitters are encouraged to join in the fun! Wear old clothes!!!

See baby goats, llamas and enjoy being outside while we do some really fun artwork!!!

When: Class begins on June 2, 9, 16, 23rd

Time: at 3:00 PM to 3:45 ish

Cost: $60 plus a $12 supply fee

-Nature Art

Create some beautiful nature art at Rowanwood Farm!

Using both repurposed and found objects to create beautiful sculptures and installations in nature!!!! Create wind chimes, nature sculptures, and garden sculptures! Were going to get messy!

Ages: 4 and up

Cost: $75 plus $12 Supply fee

When: Class Meets Mondays 4:30 PM 5:20 PM

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 th

-Llama Life Drawing

Come face to face with beautiful llamas and goats and get to draw them!!!!! We will use all sorts of materials to create drawings and paintings from real life animals!!!!

This is an experience you won’t soon forget!

Ages: 6 and up

Cost: $75 plus $15 Supply fee

When: Class Meets Mondays 5:30 PM 6:20 PM

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 th

-Little Kids Art on The Farm

Little Kids get to have fun on the farm! Explore and create fun new things and get your hands dirty! Miss Kate will be helping your children to create! All ages are welcome!

Class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM

Bring a snack and drink to have at the farm if you want!!! Parents, grandparents or babysitters are encouraged to join in the fun! Wear old clothes!!!

See baby goats, llamas and enjoy being outside while we do some really fun artwork!!!

When: Class begins on June 4, 11, 18, and 25th

Time: at 11:30 AM to 12:20ish

Cost: $60 plus a $12 supply fee