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Hey there!!! Miss Kate is getting ready to come back from snuggling her new baby girl!!!

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We are getting the schedule for November and December together!!! Lots of awesome events like this…. Super fun event for adults/ children!!! Make your own Advent Calendar! New schedule coming soon!!!! Keep an eye out! ❤️❤️

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(Some classes and events coming soon… Lots of sewing classes, Adult Painting, Gift making, Hand Sewing, Winter Wonderland Paint Night, Kids Crafternoon, Drop in Art and more!)

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Halloween Art and Animal Paintings

Hey there!!!

Drop in Art tomorrow.. Sunday, October 23rd between noon and 3 PM at The Golden Button!!!
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Drop by to create some awesome paintings, haunted houses, wooden pumpkins or spooky little creations!!! All ages welcome.
We are also giving away one of Miss Kate’s animal paintings so make sure to put a ticket in the jar when you visit (to celebrate our 5th anniversary!!!) You will also have more chances to win one of Miss Kate’s Painting on our Facebook page this week!
Here are some of Miss Kate’s Paintings…. the winner will be invited to stop by the studio and pick from several works of art. 🙂
 
Plus the new schedule is going up later this week! Awesome new classes including sewing, a bunch of fun holiday stuff and some adult/ child classes! (oh and a very sweet CRAFTERNOON for adults and kids to create their own super awesome advent calendars!)

Drop in Art!!!

Hi there!!!

Drop in Art tomorrow! Sunday, October 16th… between noon and 3 pm!!! Lots of awesome Halloween projects to pick from!!!! All ages are welcome!!! Just pop in!!!! Miss Mary will be there to help you with all your Halloween needs!

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Drop in Art Monday!!!

Hey everyone!!!!
Monday we are open for drop in Art!!!!! Come make super awesome Halloween inspired art!!!

(If you have contacted us by phone we will return your calls soon! Miss Kate had her baby this week!!! And we are a little behind! To sign up for a class or for information…email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com)

Drop in Art in October!
Just pop in! You don’t have to call ahead!
Create Spooky and fun Halloween Paintings and Sculptures. Pick from several fun projects…. Including Haunted houses, Canvas Painting, Wooden Halloween Sculptures and more!
Cost vary per project!

Monday, October 10th between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 16th between 12:00 and 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 23rd between 12:00 and 3:00 PM

 

We also have fun classes beginning next week!!!! Check out our October Page!

 

OCTOBER 2016!!!

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Happy Fall Everyone!!!! We have lots to share with you!

Many of you already know…. Miss Kate, the owner and operator of The Golden Button, is having a baby in October! So for the time being….. We are slowing down…. Several classes in October and November will be taken over by some awesome Artists and Teachers.

You can still email us with any questions about….

  • Booking upcoming parties (for late November, December and January)
  • Ordering custom paintings and other handmade items for the holidays season.
  • Feel free to contact us…. We will be checking messages but for the speediest responses please email info@goldenbuttonshop.com
 
 

We will be celebrating….

The 5th Anniverary of The Golden Button  

in October! We will be giving away one of Miss Kate’s super fun animal paintings (you can enter to win on Facebook or when you are in the studio!) Giveaway begins on October 1st.
 
The Golden Button will also be set up and selling local items at the WOW Fall Festival on October 2nd! (You can enter to win an Animal Painting at the WOW FALL FEST!)

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Here are some classes and workshops offered in October. Please sign up online or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com  to save a space.
 
 


Classes in October…. 

(Machine Sewing Classes will resume in Mid November or Early December)

  • Crochet Granny Squares
Thursdays in October 5:00-6:00 PM 
October 6, 13, 20 and 27th 
Join us for this four-session class where participants will learn how to create beautiful Granny Squares. Class is open to teenagers and adults. We will have supply kits for purchase or participants can bring their own yarn and crochet hooks. Make a scarf, blanket or a pillow with your finished Granny Squares! Great for refresher class! please have some experience with Crochet so you can get the most out of this class! (Instructor Eileen Gorham)
Cost is $65 plus $12 supply fee

(Please register for this class by emailing us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com!)

 

Fridays in October:
  • Hand Sewing Local Birds
Fridays in October from 4:00-5:00
October 14, 21 and 28th  
 
Join us for this fun class where participants will create beautiful hand sewn birds. Class is open to kids ages 6 and up. Pick from some of the most beautiful or eerie local birds! Learn how to hand sew and create an awesome little creature! 
Cost is $50 plus $18 supply fee
 (Please register for this class by emailing us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com!) 
 
  • Kids Spooky Nighttime Art
Fridays in October from 5:20 to 6:20 PM
October 14, 21 and 28th 
Join us for this Spooky class where children will create frightful paintings and sculptures.  Create super scary drawings with ink and paint, a spooky painting with some of the most scary nocturnal creatures! Make a 3-d Monster Sculpture and more! This might get messy! Ages 5 and up.
Cost is $50 plus  $20 supply fee
(Please register for this class by emailing us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com!)
 
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  • Drop in Art in October!
Just pop in! You don’t have to call ahead! 
Create Spooky and fun Halloween Paintings and Sculptures. Pick from several fun projects…. Including Haunted houses, Canvas Painting, Wooden Halloween Sculptures and more!
Cost vary per project!
 
 
Monday, October 10th between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 16th between 12:00 and 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 23rd between 12:00 and 3:00 PM


 
 
 
 

Animal Painting

Animal Painting starts today! call (203)910-9948 or message us here!

Meets Wednesdays in September 7, 14, 21 and 28th from 4:30-5:30 PM
Join us for this four-session class where participants will create beautiful acrylic, watercolor and mixed media paintings with local Animal Painter and Illustrator, Kate Gorham. Kate will guide you as you learn acrylic paint techniques and create wonderful paintings inspired by local animals!
Ages 6 and up please. Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

 

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Happy New School Year!!!!

September Classes start tonight!!!!

Here is a list of classes beginning tonight!!! Call (203)910-9948 and leave a message or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a spot in your favorite class!!! Let us know your name,  a phone number and email we can reach you at and the class you would like to join! We will contact you with a confirmation prior to class beginning.

 

Tonight!!!

Learn to Crochet (Adults)

Thursday nights in September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29th

5-6 PM

Join us for this four-session class where participants will learn the basic crochet stitches and create several projects! Class is open to teenagers and adults. We will have supply kits for purchase or participants can bring their own yarn and crochet hooks. Make a scarf, cowl, blanket or pick from other Autumn inspired projects! Great for beginners or for a refresher class!

Cost is $90.00 (covers all 5 classes!) plus a $10 supply kit if you need it!

 

 

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Friday!

Home School: Art Exploration

Meets Fridays in September 2, 9, 16, and 23rd2:00-3:20 PM

For children who love to create art. Each week kids are encouraged to explore and create projects that you may not be comfortable creating at home! Found object art, textured paintings, paper mache, mixed medium sculpture, sew, or draw! Children come up with ideas, a plan, create, and explore with lots of supplies! Learn new tips and tricks to improve their art! (4 weeks) Cost is $85 plus $30 supply fee (discount for siblings)

 

 

Handmade Stuffed Animals!

Fridays in September 2, 9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 4:20-5:20 PM

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This is an awesome class for any super creative kids! Create one of a kind fabric Art! Design, hand paint and create your very own stuffed animals! Create animals and characters of all sizes and shapes! Kids DO NOT have to sew but are more than welcome and encouraged to try! Ages 6 and up (5 weeks) Cost is $80 plus $32 supply fee

 

 

Friday Night Art: Paper, Polymer Clay and More

Fridays in September 2,9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 5:30-6:30 PM

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Kids will create wild and fun sculptures using, paper, polymer clay and much more! The sky is the limit! Plan, create then decorate awesome, magical sculptures!!!! This is so much fun! Kids 4 and up are welcome. Projects are inspired by children’s favorite things!!!

(5 weeks) Cost is $80 plus $25 supply fee
 

Older Kid Art

Fridays in September 2,9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 6:30-7:30 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! (5 weeks) Cost is $85 plus $30 supply fee (Ages 9-13)

 

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Last Week of Summer!

You can still join us for one last week of Mini Summer Camps!!! They begin tomorrow!!! Call (203) 910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop to join us!

 

Week Nine: August 23- August 26th

 -Storybook Art: From 3:00-4:00 PM Explore fantastic illustrated children’s books then create your own artwork. Each class we will read a book together and create whimsical and fun works of art inspired by the story. Each week use new materials and techniques to create Story Book inspired art. You can even create small storybooks of our own! Great for younger kids! Cost is $65 plus $17 supply fee

-Paper Mache and Messy Sculpture: From 4:00- 5:00 PM Plan, design and create beautiful, messy and fun art out of different types of paper mache. Make a “Skeleton” for your project then make a super fun project or 4. Let them dry then paint and decorate them! You can make anything out of paper mache! Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee

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September 2016

September 2016 Classes and Events

Summer is coming to an end… and here at The Golden Button we are getting ready for a fun Fall Schedule! Here is a list of Classes and Events for September! Call (203)910-9948 and leave a message or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a spot in your favorite class!!! Let us know your name,  a phone number and email we can reach you at and the class you would like to join! We will contact you with a confirmation prior to class beginning.

 

 

Tuesdays:

 

Kids Machine Sewing (all levels)

Meets Tuesdays in September 6, 13, 20, and 27th from 3-4 PM

 

This class is ideal for Middle Schoolers! Get out of school and hop over to The Golden Button for some awesome sewing! (Please send your child with a drink and snack!!!!) You may leave your machine at the Studio so you do not need to worry about transporting it!) (Kids who take the bus typically arrive at about 2:30/2:40 leaving them time for snack and a little homework.) Children will create awesome projects using both hand sewing and machine Sewing! (Also great for homeschoolers!) Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

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“My Favorite Books” Sewing Class (all levels)

Meets Tuesdays in September 6, 13, 20, and 27th 4:20-5:20 PM

 

Join us in September!!!! Yup thats right… Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Alice in Wonderland inspired sewing projects!! Pick your favorites!) Work on awesome projects inspired by your favorite books! Bring your machine and manual and all your little sewing treasures. All fabric will be supplied! Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee (Discount if you sign up for both!)

 

Wednesdays:

 

Animal Painting

Meets Wednesdays in September 7, 14, 21 and 28th from 4:30-5:30 PM

Join us for this four-session class where participants will create beautiful acrylic, watercolor and mixed media paintings with local Animal Painter and Illustrator, Kate Gorham. Kate will guide you as you learn acrylic paint techniques and create wonderful paintings inspired by local animals!

Ages 7 and up please. Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

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Adult and Kids Machine Sewing

Meets Wednesdays in September 7, 14, 21 and 28th from 6-7 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. Create some Awesome Autumn inspired projects. Cost is $85 plus $35 supply fee (covers 1 adult and 1 child)

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Thursdays:

Learn to Crochet

Thursday nights in September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29th

5-6 PM

 Join us for this four-session class where participants will learn the basic crochet stitches and create several projects! Class is open to teenagers and adults. We will have supply kits for purchase or participants can bring their own yarn and crochet hooks. Make a scarf, cowl, blanket or pick from other Autumn inspired projects! Great for beginners or for a refresher class!

Cost is $90.00 (covers all 5 classes!) plus a $10 supply kit if you need it!

 

 

Stitch and B*#^%

Thursday nights in September  8, 15,  22, and 29th

6-7PM

Right after the class! Don’t need a class? That’s fine too…. Join us for a little fun! Hang out and work on your projects! You are not limited to crochet! Bring any kind of project you are working on! Bring your friends! Its more fun this way! Cost is $10 per person… includes tea and snacks! Please let us know if you are coming!

 

Fridays:

 

Home School: Art Exploration

Meets Fridays in September 2, 9, 16, and 23rd2:00-3:20 PM

For children who love to create art. Each week kids are encouraged to explore and create projects that you may not be comfortable creating at home! Found object art, textured paintings, paper mache, mixed medium sculpture, sew, or draw! Children come up with ideas, a plan, create, and explore with lots of supplies! Learn new tips and tricks to improve their art! (4 weeks) Cost is $85 plus $30 supply fee (discount for siblings)

 

 

Handmade Stuffed Animals!

Fridays in September 2, 9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 4:20-5:20 PM

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This is an awesome class for any super creative kids! Create one of a kind fabric Art! Design, hand paint and create your very own stuffed animals! Create animals and characters of all sizes and shapes! Kids DO NOT have to sew but are more than welcome and encouraged to try! Ages 6 and up (5 weeks) Cost is $80 plus $32 supply fee

 

 

Friday Night Art: Paper, Polymer Clay and More

Fridays in September 2,9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 5:30-6:30 PM

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Kids will create wild and fun sculptures using, paper, polymer clay and much more! The sky is the limit! Plan, create then decorate awesome, magical sculptures!!!! This is so much fun! Kids 4 and up are welcome. Projects are inspired by children’s favorite things!!!

(5 weeks) Cost is $80 plus $25 supply fee

 

 

Older Kid Art

Fridays in September 2,9, 16, 23rd and 30th from 6:30-7:30 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! (5 weeks) Cost is $85 plus $30 supply fee (Ages 9-13)

 

Special Events

 

Kids Autumn Paint Night

Saturday, September 24th from 5-7 PM

Come and create a beautiful Autumn inspired painting with Miss Kate. Kids ages 5 and up are welcome! Awesome Autumn snacks will be served. Cost is $25 per child

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