In Portrait Art the girls worked on collage self portraits! Aren’t The beautiful!!!!
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Please forgive me I have been having some troubles with internet this week… Making it quite impossible to keep up to date on my posts and work!
Here are a few things I have to tell you….
First… there are only two spaces left in our first Mini Summer Camp session…
Week One- Summer Night Camp
July 10-13th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All ages welcome)
For four days in July, your child will create beautiful creations based on the theme A SUMMER NIGHT. Each Child will create a night sky painting complete with glowing stars, a terrarium for a collection of fireflies, a special pillowcase and their very own up-cycled book.
Email or call me if you would like me to hold you a spot. You may also check our Calendar of Events Page for more options.
Second…
Here are some photos from our Needle Felting- Cats workshop yesterday…
I usually try not to take every single workshop but I couldn’t help it because I just love Rachel Gerowe’s Classes and I love kitties. I didn’t take many photos because I was focusing on making my cat, Bunny.
This is her.
Please let me know if you would like to sign up for an upcoming Needle Felting Workshops…
Bears
Tuesday, July 10th 6:30- 8:30 pm
Create any kind of bear you would like out of wool!
Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult
Bluebirds
Sunday, July 22 2-4 pm
Create a beautiful bluebird sculpture out of wool.
Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult
Dogs
Sunday, August 5th 2-4 pm
Create a dog sculpture out of wool.
Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult
Third… Lets see… Oh… Yes… There is still time to get to The Golden Button to paint your Father a gift for Father’s Day…
Make an “I love you more than__________” Painting. There is no age limit but we ask that you wear old clothes or smocks. We will be using acrylic paint, which will stain clothes. You do not need to call ahead for this activity but you can if you want.
The cost is $12 for a 8×10 canvas board and all the supplies. We will be using a canvas board so that you may frame your artwork if you would like. On the following dates you may come to The Golden Button to make your paintings…
Wednesday, June 13th anytime between 2-5:30 Pm
Friday June 15th anytime between 2-5:30 PM
Then this weekend is…
Mini Terrarium or Garden Design- a gift for Dad!!
You may come to create a mini terrarium or mini garden. We will have containers and everything you will need to create a home for your plant.
This would be a fun activity to do with your father!!!
Saturday, June 16th You may come anytime between 1:00 to 5:30 PM
and Sunday, June 17th you may come anytime between 1:00 to 4:30 PM
The cost is $15 per container includes supplies and instruction.
Please call ahead for this workshop so we have enough supplies for everyone!
We also have some very cute truck soaps on sale as well as a few other gifts Father’s would love!
Last…
Some of you may know that I work as a teacher in the mornings… I would like you to know that at the end of this month I will no longer be teaching in the mornings. I will have arts workshops available at The Golden Button and I will be using the extra time to focus on growing my little shop. I would like to thank all of you who have supported me and my shop and helped The Golden Button grow!
Check our hours page to see our extended hours in July!
Mini Summer Camp Schedule!!!
Drum roll Please……… Okay here it is the Mini Summer Camp schedule we promised you.
The Golden Button is offering Mini Summer Camps! These mini camps are designed for your child to explore fun and new things. Each week in July and August we are offering a variety of different sessions that will run from Tuesday through Friday. We will meet for about one hour a day. Plan ahead and hold a spot now! Space is limited! Each Mini Summer Camp week costs $50 plus a $10 supply fee.
Week One- Summer Night Camp
July 10-13th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All ages welcome)
For four days in July, your child will create beautiful creations based on the theme A SUMMER NIGHT. Each Child will create a night sky painting complete with glowing stars, a terrarium for a collection of fireflies, a special pillowcase and their very own up-cycled book.
Week Two- Sewing Camp
July 17-20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ages 8 and up)
Introduction to kids sewing. Each child will receive a small sewing kit to learn basic sewing. We will discuss sewing safety and learn how to create simple patterns. Your child will make food and other creations out of felt. Simple basic hand sewing for kids!
Week Three- Art Camp
July 24th-27th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All Ages)
Explore several mediums this week. Get comfortable with pastels, watercolor and create a large 3-D painting. You are going to want to wear a smock! Your child will work at his or her own level. All ages are welcome.
Week Four- Diorama Camp
July 31st to August 3rd from 4:00-5:00 PM (Ages 6 and Up)
Your child will build his or her own imaginative world. We will spend the four days for this mini camp planning, designing, and building an interactive diorama with lots of kid friendly materials. We will also spend some time creating characters to use in the diorama.
Week five- I Love Jewelry Camp
August 7-10th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ages 4 and up)
If your child loves jewelry and building things this is a great series for them. Your child will create simple jewelry, a very cool jewelry stand with cups and saucers, a jewelry box and some polymer clay jewels.
Week six- Fabric Design Camp
August 14-17th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Play with fabric this week…try a new way to tye-dye, make freezer paper prints, print textiles or experiment with different fabric markers. Learn all different techniques. Design a tote bag and up-cycle an old t-shirt from home!
Week seven – Art Show Camp
August 21-24th from 5:00-6:00 PM
Lets create some ART…. Collages, color block painting, permanent marker drawing and much more. Create lots of art then at the end of the last class we will have a Summer Art Show!
Also….
Father’s Day Painting… “I Love You More Than________” today!!!!! ($12 per canvas)
Don’t forget to stop by and see some new items including “Stuffed Shirt” pillows and beautiful new jewelry!
Keep in mind… Next weekend we are hosting terrarium making at The Golden Button!!! next Saturday and Sunday. We will have everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium to take home. The cost will be $15 per container!!!
Please email or call to save a spot. (203) 910-9948 or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
Have a great weekend!!!!
“I Love You More Than_________”
Come to The Golden Button to make something truly one of a kind for Father’s Day!!!
Tomorrow (anytime between 2-5:30 PM) or
Saturday (anytime between 1-5:30PM)
create a “I love you more than________” Painting. (Cost is $12 wear a old t-shirt or a smock) You can just stop by you don’t have to call ahead!
More dates next week!!! Terrarium making next weekend!!!!
Here are some of the beads that were made at the Glass Making Demo last Sunday.
A photo from the Cardboard Sculpture from today’s workshop!
Sunday from 2-4 PM we will be Having Needle Felting – CATS!!!! From 2-4 PM! I’m excited!!!! There is just a few spots left!
New Portrait Art Class and A Finished Bead!
Portrait Art
The girls worked on some Self Portraits!!!
Then they tried out some charcoal!
Here are Jen’s beads she made at the Glass Bead Making Class last Sunday! Aren’t they lovely!
This is Jen…
Thanks again to Lavender Dawn!!!
(Hey let me know if you would like to be part of another Glass Demonstration)
Hello There
I just wanted to let you know that for the next two weeks we will be offering Father’s Day Gift Making at The Golden Button….
Father’s Day Gift Making
You are invited to visit The Golden Button to make a wonderful, one of a kind, gift for your father or Grandfather.
“I love you more than__________”
Make an “I love you more than__________” Painting. There is no age limit but we ask that you wear old clothes or smocks. We will be using acrylic paint, which will stain clothes. You do not need to call ahead for this activity but you can if you want.
The cost is $12 for a 8×10 canvas board and all the supplies. We will be using a canvas board so that you may frame your artwork if you would like. On the following dates you may come to The Golden Button to make your paintings…
Wednesday, June 6th from 2-5:30 PM
Friday June 8th from 2-5:30 PM
Saturday, June 9th from 1:00 to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, June 13th from 2-5:30 Pm
Friday June 15th from 2-5:30 PM
Mini Terrarium or Garden Design- a gift for Dad!!
You may come to create a mini terrarium or mini garden. We will have containers and everything you will need to create a home for your plant.
This would be a fun activity to do with your father!!!
Saturday, June 16th from 1:00 to 5:30 PM
and Sunday, June 17th from 1:00 to 4:30 PM
The cost is $20 per container includes supplies and instruction.
(photo from you are my fav)
We would appreciate it if you call or email so we have enough supplies for everyone who would like to participate!
(203) 910-9948
goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
We are extending our hours!!!!
The Golden Button will be closed for vacation from June 30th to July 9th.
We will re-open on July 10th with different hours.
Our Summer hours:
Sundays and Mondays we will be closed (except for workshops)
Tuesdays through Saturday we will be open from 11:00 till 6PM
Thank you,
The Golden Button
(lots of info here today)
I also just wanted to share with you some beautiful new items that just came in….
by Earth Amulets
Art by Alyssa
Glass Making Demonstration!!!
Dawn and Pat (from Lavender Dawn) came to The Golden Button to do a glass demonstration and to guide people through making a bead!!!! Here are some photos from todays event.
Photos taken by Pauly Occhialini
We promise to take a photo of the finished beads this week!!!
Thank you to everyone who came to the demonstration. Thank you to Dawn and Pat!!!! We had fun!
You can find beautiful handmade glass beads from Lavender Dawn for sale at our shop!
Also…. did you see the photo of our Tiny Art Show in The Republican American yesterday!!!!
Tiny Art Show
Last night we had our Tiny Art Show.
We had a wonderful turn out. Thank you for everyone who participated in the Tiny Art class and to all the wonderful family members who came to The Golden Button last night to enjoy some wonderful artwork!!!
The Tiny Art Show will be on display for the rest of the weekend. Please swing by today or tomorrow to see some beautiful art made by local kids!!!
We had so much fun and The Republican American came to take pictures and meet the artists!!!
Keep an eye out for upcoming events and workshops.
Begining next week we will be having Father’s Day Artwork open to everyone who wants to make a beautiful gift dad will love.
“I Love You More Than________”
Paint Dad or Grampa a one of a Kind painting!!!!
More info to come!!!
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This weekend at The Golden Button….
Today was our Tiny Art Show!!!!
then
Sunday at 1 P.M. is our awesome Glass Bead Making Demonstration!!!
Lavender Dawn Photo
We also have some great new locally made items! There are some perfect gifts for birthdays, new babies, and graduates!
Plus our new series of kids classes begin next week! Don’t forget to sign up for one of our classes!
The Golden Button 