This Week!!!

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Hello!!!! Thank you to all the great families who came out to see us last night and be part of our super fun Halloween Open House!!! It was extremely fun and busy and we met so many great families!!!!

Here are some upcoming events you may want to join us for!!!

Friday: Kids Night Out!!! Spooky Style! 6-8 or 8:30 PM (ages 4 and up please.) There are only a few spaces left so please call to hold your spot! More info here!


Saturday: Halloween Drop in Art! Between noon and 4 PM

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(Lots of new classes begin next week)

Plus next Wednesday, November 4th, 2015…. all this is happening….

~Miss Kate will be at The Woodbury Public Library at 3:30 to do some awesome beginner sewing… (Free to the public but you must register with the library!) grades 1-3

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~Miss Kate will be at New Morning’s Holiday Indulgence Night from 6-8 PM

~Rachel Gerowe will be teaching Needle Felting: Bears at The Golden Button from 7-9 PM!!! (You can also make a zebra if you missed it!

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Call The Golden Button to register for Needle Felting or a new class! (203) 910-9948 or message us here!

Visit our November Class Page to see new classes beginning next week!!!

Here are some pictures from Little Kids Art today!

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Yeah yeah yeah! Halloween Week!

Join us on Monday between 4 and 6PM

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Next Friday…. October 30th is Kids Night Out! We have adjusted the time a touch….

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Friday, October 30th! Kids Night OUT!!!! Scary Style! Drop the kiddies off for a night of fun! (Ages 4 and up please!) Have a snack…. make some super fun art complete with creepy crawly things. Kids will create a one of a kind monster sculpture, a spooky wall hanging and more!!!!! From 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Cost is $35 or $55 for 2 kids!
Stay till 8:30 for $10 extra and to create one more Halloween thing!!!
Then of course… Join us on Halloween for more Halloween fun!

Saturday October 31st : Halloween Drop in Art: Make a Haunted Mansion Sculpture ($24 per mansion) and other spooky projects! Drop in for a trick or treat and make something awesome!!!!!!!!! Best day ever! 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Open Art: Halloween Drop in Hours!!!!

Halloween Mansions are $24 each. Wooden Sculptures are $15 each or grab a little canvas for $12 each!

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November Classes…

Hey!!! Here is the November class schedule… Sign up now!!!

Mondays……

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Portrait Class for Adults

Mondays: October 26th, November 2, 9 and 16th from 11:00 AM to noon

Create beautiful paintings and drawings while focusing on portraiture.  Each week we will work with different mediums to create sketches and practice before creating a finished piece of art. We will work from both real life as well as from photographs. You do not need previous experience to join! This class is open to adults and senior citizens. Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee (covers all 4 classes)

Drawing and Painting for Homeschoolers

Classes meet Mondays in November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 12:30 to 2 PM

Children will explore the artistic process. Each child will receive a sketchbook to take home and carry with them….draw, write down ideas and collect inspirations! In class the children will create sketches and plans for their artwork. We will then explore the process of creating finished works of art. Each class we will use different drawing or painting materials including…. acrylic and watercolor paints, oil pastels, color pencil charcoal and more!!! Children will be encouraged to incorporate more than one medium and try new things! Class meets for 1.5 hours. Cost is $120.00 plus $25 supply fee

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Painting for Adults

Classes meet Mondays in November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th 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 subjects, create animal paintings, work on portraits and more! We will focus on mixing colors, composition, how to manipulate the paint and much more!

Cost is $85 plus $35 supply fee

 


Tuesdays…

 

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Little Kids Art

Tuesdays in November: 3, 10, 17 and 24th (from 11am -12ish PM)

Our focus in November will be wild animals! Create your own collection of 3-d wild animals, Make a safari painting, get your feet and hands dirty walking like a bear and more!

Cost is $55 plus $20 supply fee

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Machine Sewing Fancy Clothing

Tuesdays in November: 3, 10, 17 and 24th (from 4 PM -5:20 PM)

In this session we will create fantastic fancy fashionable skirts to wear this holiday season. Kids will learn how to work with tulle and sew up a beautiful tulle skirt they can really wear. Next we will create a floor length ballroom skirt with a beautiful bow sash. Children will learn how to create clothing from their own measurements. This class is great for beginner to advanced beginners! Cost is $85 plus $30 supply fee (a little more than normal for fancy fabric!!!)


Wednesday….

Crochet Classes

Classes meet Wednesday in November 11, 18, 25, and December 2nd from 5:30-6:30 PM

Children, teens and adults will learn how to do beginners crochet (ages 7 and up please) Learn how to begin, learn all your stitches, create awesome quick projects for the fall! So much fun! Work at your own speed on projects you can pick! Cost is $100 includes practice yarn and crochet hooks!


Thursdays…..

Adult Sewing

Class meets Thursdays in November: 5, 12, 19th and December 3rd, 10th and 17th from 10-11:15 AM

Adults learn how to sew!!! Bring your machine and learn how to use it and create great beginner projects! For November and December we will focus on creating great gifts for kids and family members! Make an animal skin rug, sew some stuffed animals. Make a tie or a bow tie, a snuggly blanket, learn to make pillows and more!!!! Please bring your machine and 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 $120 plus a $15 supply fee for things you may need and supplies for the first class and project. Then you will receive a list of supplies for each project. This way you can pick materials that you like and that will work for your projects!


Fridays…

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After School Art

Fridays after school in November: 6, 13, and 20th from 4:00- 5:00 PM.

Lets have some fun!!! Get off the bus at The Golden Button or get dropped off for some after school fun!!!! Children will create super fun sculptures, 3-D Paintings, and more!

Cost is $55 Plus a $20 supply fee

Kids Gift Making Art

This is a two part series.

Part one November 6, 13, and 20th from 5:30- 6:30 PM

Part two: Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th from 5:30- 6:30 PM

Each class we will create awesome art projects, both functional and decorative, for the people we love! Paint, sculpt, build and more. Each week the kids will create crafts and art too!

You may sign up for one session or both.  Children of all ages will have so much fun creating gifts! Lots of options and choices to customize gifts for everyone on the list: Teachers, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and pets! Different projects in both sessions…. But we can’t tell you what they are! It’s a surprise!

The entire two part series is $110 plus $50 supply fee.

Cost for part one or part two $60 plus $25 supply fee.

ZOMBIES…………. and other Halloween Fun!

Soooooooo….. if you LOVE Zombies and monsters….. You can join me at The Woodbury Library this Thursday evening from 7-9 PM (6-12th grade) to make some super awesome zombies. The class is FREE!!!!! (Sponsored by the friends of the library!) You do need to please call the Library and register! Don’t miss it.

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Then…. Sunday is Drop in

  • Sunday, October 25th: Halloween Drop in Art: Make a Haunted Mansion Sculpture ($24 per mansion) and other spooky projects! Drop in for a trick or treat and make something awesome!!!!!!!!! Best day ever! 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Next Friday…. October 30th is Kids Night Out! We have adjusted the time a touch….

6-8 PM 

  • Friday, October 30th! Kids Night OUT!!!! Scary Style!  Drop the kiddies off for a night of fun! (Ages 4 and up please!) Have a snack…. make some super fun art complete with creepy crawly things. Kids will create a one of a kind monster sculpture, a spooky wall hanging and more!!!!! From 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Cost is $35 or $55 for 2 kids!
  • Stay till 8:30 for $10 extra and to create one more Halloween thing!!!

Then of course… Join us on Halloween for more Halloween fun!

  • Saturday October 31st : Halloween Drop in Art: Make a Haunted Mansion Sculpture ($24 per mansion) and other spooky projects! Drop in for a trick or treat and make something awesome!!!!!!!!! Best day ever! 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Open Art: Halloween Drop in Hours!!!!

Halloween Mansions are $24 each. Wooden Sculptures are $15 each or grab a little canvas for $12 each!

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Hi There!!!

Here are some fun things happening at The Golden Button….

Adult Paint Night

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Adult Paint Night is Friday night!!! We still have room! You can paint a pumpkin or a pumpkin patch!
Join us tomorrow at The Golden Button from 7-9 PM. BYOB! Snacks will be served Cost is $45 for one or $70 for you and a friend!!! (Some of you have asked if you come can you paint whatever you want… Of course you can! We embrace creativity here and you are more than welcome to come with your friends and free paint!) Let us know if you would like a spot!!!!

Needle Felting: Ghosts or Pumpkins

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Needle Felting: Pumpkins and Ghosts on Sunday, October 18th from 2-4 PM Create awesome sculptures of pumpkins or ghosts with wool and special barbed needles Cost is $40 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam) (Child Friendly!)

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This Weekend at The Golden Button!

Lots going on here….

Today is…..Giant Sculpture Day and Spooky Art! Sign your child up for both and SAVE!!!

There is still time to sign up for this great Friday Night class! –Friday Night Art: Spooky Art

Fridays in October 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 5:30-6:30 PM Spooky Halloweeeeeeen Art! Create a witchy sculpture, Make a huge nighttime painting with spooky nocturnal animals, Make a zombie or a monster and more!!! And lets make a dream catcher to keep away nightmares!!!!!! Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

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We have to reschedule tonights Adult/ Child Paint Night.

Date to be announced shortly!

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Open Art: Halloween Drop in Hours!!!!

  • Sunday, October 11th: Drop in between Noon and 3 PM
  • Monday, October 12th: Drop in between Noon and 5 PM: Drop in Art on Columbus Day! Make an awesome boat sculpture or a haunted mansion and other great projects!

Halloween Mansions are $24 each. Wooden Sculptures are $15 each or grab a little canvas for $12 each!

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See you soon!

Needle Felting is Tonight!!!!

Update: This class has been cancelled. But join us for our other Animal Menagerie classes!!!!

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Needle Felting: Pumpkins and Ghosts on Sunday, October 18th from 2-4 PM Create awesome sculptures of pumpkins or ghosts with wool and special barbed needles Cost is $40 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

There is still time to join us tonight at The Golden Button to do some Needle Felting!!!! Let us know if you would like to join!!!!

Tonight… Wednesday, September 30th at 7 PM to create 3-D Pelican, Owl or Penguin sculptures. 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 Pelicans, Owls or Penguins:! You will have enough materials to make another one!!!

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

****Next week is….Zebra, Donkey, or Horse: Wednesday, October 7th from 7-9:30ish PM

To register call Kate at the Golden Button at 203-910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.comWe also have

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Photos from last week!!!

A few new classes for October….

~Afterschool Art!

Mondays in October: 5th, 12 and 19th!

From 4:00-4:45 PM

Join us at The Golden Button for some Afterschool Art! (Local students can take the bus right to us!) Each week we will make new and fun projects! Make a papermache sculpture, paint and decorate it with our beautiful collection of treasures and trim! Be inspired…. incorporate wood bases, feathers, fabric, and yarn! So much fun! You can eat your snack here.

Cost is $50 plus $15 supply fee

~Traveling Landscape Painting Class

Mondays in October: 5th, 12 and 19th

From 5:15- 6:30ish

Now as it turns to fall… It is a great time to explore the area and create some landscape paintings! Join us in Monday evenings as we visit some beautiful local places! Class meets at 5:15 at predetermined locations. We will work outside for the next few weeks…as long as we can before it’s too dark. Then we will meet at The Golden Button to touch up, fix and finish our paintings working from photographs.

Cost is $55 plus $20 supply fee

~Machine Sewing Class

Mondays in October: 5th, 12 and 19th!

From 7:00 to 8:00 PM

You are invited to learn how to use your sewing machine and to create fantastic fall projects! Bring your machine and manual and we will supply the fabric! (You may bring your own sewing kits if you have them… but it is not necessary!) We will practice all the important things you need to know at home and more! Both children and adults are welcome! Make this a parent/ child!

Cost is $50 plus $25 supply fee or….bring your child (or your parent) and the cost is $75 plus a $35 supply fee.
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Some photos from last week….

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Birthday Party….

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Join US!!!!

Mixed Media Leaf

Hey guys!!! I am teaching a free class at the Woodbury Library tomorrow night (Thursday, September 24th) from 7-9 PM! Its for adults and teens…..come make a giant mixed media leaf! Just in time for Fall! I will help you! You don’t need to know how to paint!!! Space is very limited! So please call the library to hold a space! 203-263-3502

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Don’t forget to sign up for our Paint Night this Friday….image

Animal Menagerie

Hold on to your hats!!!! Join Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals at The Golden Button this year to create your very own menagerie!!!! Make a zoo, or a circus or your own collection for Noah’s Ark! The first class of the series will meet next Wednesday evening at 7 PM! Please let us know if you would like to come and which creature you would like to create! (owl, penguin or pelican!)

If you attend 4 of these classes the 5th one is FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! Glorious!!!!! Bring a friend its so much fun!

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