Super awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Party at The Golden Button! Complete with toxic ooze center and pizza making! Contact us to get party info for our new Arts & Craft Studio in Woodbury, Connecticut! January and February are booking up fast!
2015 Schedule
EVENTS 2015
*Friday, January 2, 2015
*Guided Paint Night For Adults
Friday January 2nd from 7-9 PM
Night out with your friends! Create a guided painting with Artist Kate Gorham while you have a cocktail and some snacks! This class is only for adults please! BYOBRelax have fun and bring a friend! $45 per person covers all your supplies! Bring a friend and get 2 for $70
*Friday, January 9, 2015
*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!
Friday, January 9th from 7-9 PM
Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!
Tea and hot chocolate will be served! Create a guided painting! You will each get your own canvas! Miss Kate will guide you step by step though a painting! (We suggest the child is at least 5 to create the step by step painting)
Cost is $55 per pair!
*Friday, January 16, 2015
*Kids Night Out
Friday, January 16th from 7-9 PM
Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!
Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!
*Friday, January 23, 2015
*Family Art Night!
Friday January 23rd from 7-9 PM
And new classes….
CLASSES 2015
*Machine Sewing Class
Tuesdays: from 4:30 to 5:15 PM
January 6, 13, 20th and 27th
Learn all about sewing with your machine and a little hand sewing! Create fun projects! Make pj pants and much more!!!! Bring your machine and your manual and any fabric you would love to use!
Cost: $65 plus $10 supply fee (Covers thread and fabric for practice! Please bring cozy flannel, fleece or cotton and elastic for your waistband)
*Crochet Class
Tuesdays from 7 PM to 8PM
January 6, 13th, 20, and 27th
Learn to crochet! Remember those blankets your grandma used to make? Or want to make a cowl or scarf, or baby booties!! Work at your own pace! Create little stuffed animals or veggies! Learn basic crochet stitches and learn how to use them! This is the perfect time of year to learn to make a blanket for a new baby or a little one in your life or maybe one for yourself! Pick your own project!
Cost is $70 plus $10 supply fee
*Art On Everything But Paper
Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM
January 8, 15, 22, and 29th
This January lets make a Masterpiece!!! Kids will explore Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking! All ages are welcome!!!! So much fun!!! We will be creating paintings, drawings, and prints on new surfaced. Paint on metal, wood and found objects. Print on Fabric and wood, and draw on all kinds of cool surfaces! Thursday Nights in January
Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (Kids 5 and up!)
-Hand Sewing (kids)
Fridays from 4:30-5:15 PM
January 2, 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Learn basic hand sewing techniques, embroidery stitches, and how to apply vintage trim or appliqués. This is a great way to create something new from your old items! Want to create a new up-cycled t-shirt or bag? Bring some old t-shirts, a hat, pillowcases, or a fabric bag to up-cycle! Your imagination is the limit! So much fun!
Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee
(Hand sewing for kids 7 and up….Sewing projects with safe materials open to younger children! Call or email to find out more)
*Woodland Arts
*Woodland Arts
Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM
January 2, 9, 16, and 23rd
This January lets make Woodland Art!!! Kids will create a beautiful woodland forest, make woodland animals, decorate mushroom sculptures, and create a mixed medium forest painting with animals collage! SOOOO Much Fun! Great for kids who love the forest and animals! Friday Nights in January
Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (All ages welcome)
*Little Kids Art
Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 ish
January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Little children have fun explore different art mediums and creating art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! We will create some art supplies in class! All ages are welcome. Parents, grandparents, babysitters may join! Paint with your toes, make a giant painting of you! Make a wooden sculpture and other fun projects!!!
Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee
*Valentine Making
Fridays from 5:30 -6:30 PM
January 30th, Feb 6, 13th
Create awesome and fun Valentines for your friends and family!
Cost $50 plus $10 supplies
Hello There
HI!!!!
I am working on a bunch of new things right now….. But I wanted to share a few things.
Today is Monday December 15th! WHOA That means we are going through December pretty fast… Here are some reminders for you!
Join us for Ornament Painting, Glitter Houses and Drop in Art this week!
Monday (12/15), Thursday (12/18), and Friday (12/19) drop in between 1-6 PM and Sunday (12/21) from 12-5 PM
*Wooden Ornaments are 3 for $16 or 6 for $30
*Glitter Houses are $18 each! (They are different than last years houses!!!! So if you already made one these are a new pattern!
*Or grab a canvas for $10 each! They all make really special gifts from your children to teacher, grandparents, and other special people!!!!
Then we are offering 2 Kids Nights out this weekend!!!!
Drop the kids off and grab some gifts, have dinner with friends or grab a drink while the kids work on projects!!!! Please sign up ahead of time! (Friday Night is almost full!!!)
*Friday, December 19th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Wonderland Night!!! Kids will create an awesome 3-d winter painting! Lots of fun objects and treasures to use!! Make a snowman and more!!!!! Little Kids are welcome to join!!!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
*Saturday, December 20th from 6:00- 8:00 PM: Gift Making Night!!!! Children will pick from a bunch of great holiday gifts DIY! Make some gifts for the people you love! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
*Little Kids Art! (Drop in on Wednesday from 11- 12 ($20 per child) 
Here are some pictures from and Up-Cycling Class at The Woodbury Library! (and you can see my paintings in the background!!!!) 
Then we had a Gingerbread Making Party on Saturday with Eat. Play. Live! Thanks Sharon!!!!
Have a great day! January Classes will be posted very soon!!!!
The Golden Button on HamletHub and in the Paper!
Click here to visit HamletHub and read the Article about Kate and The Golden Button!!!
Here is a different article from this week in the Waterbury Republican about Kate’s new exhibit… Animals in Scarves… Up for the month of December in the Woodbury Library.
Join us on Sunday (from 2-4 PM for a little reception… with a hot chocolate bar. OHHHHHH!!!!!! So excited!
Many paintings are for sale. Please specify if you need them for the holidays!!!
Also Join us at the Arts & Craft Studio to make ornaments, paintings and Glitter Houses!!!!!!!!
Monday, December 8th from 1-6 PM
Thursday, December 11th from 1-6 PM
Friday, December 12th from 1-6 PM
Saturday, December 13th from 4-7PM)
Monday, December 15 th from 1-6 PM
Thursday, December 18th from 1-6 PM
Friday, December 19th from 1-6 PM
Monday, December 22nd from 1-6 PM
Sunday, December 21st from 12-5PM
Kids Nights Out and Ornaments Decorating
ORNAMENT MAKING
Ornament Painting and Decorating: Pick 3 wooden ornaments, Paint, glitter, decorate them all!!!!! These come out beautiful!!!! And you can save them forever! (Leave them overnight to be varnished!) Cost is $16 for 3 or $30 for 6! 1-5 PM (You do not need to call ahead… You can just show up. Don’t forget we have moved to Woodbury!!!!)
Monday, December 8th from 1-6 PM
Thursday, December 11th from 1-6 PM
Friday, December 12th from 1-6 PM
Saturday, December 13th from 4-7PM)
Monday, December 15 th from 1-6 PM
Thursday, December 18th from 1-6 PM
Friday, December 19th from 1-6 PM
Monday, December 22nd from 1-6 PM
Sunday, December 21st from 12-5PM
*****Plan you very own Ornament Making Party Now!!!! Contact The Golden Button for more info! Plan a 2 hour party at The Golden Button for you and your friends! Perfect for kids and adults! We supply all the supplies and hot chocolate and tea! You bring snacks! Cost is a flat rate of $30 and $ 14 per person!!!!!
*Kids Nights Out in December!!!
Drop the kids off and get some shopping done, have a dinner date, make plans with a friend!!!!
*Friday, December 12th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Animal Workshop! Create amazing sculptures of winter animals and make them a habitat to live it!!!! We will also make polar bear wall hangings and have lots of fun! (Little kids are welcome!!!) $30 per artist or $50 for two!
*Saturday, December 13th from 7:00- 9:00 PM: Kids Guided Paint Nights! Miss Kate will guide your child (Step by Step) through a painting! Treat will be served! Wear old clothes we will be using acrylic paints! A very good time! Drop the kids off and get some dinner finish your shopping meet a friend!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Ages 5 and up)
*Friday, December 19th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Wonderland Night!!! Kids will create an awesome 3-d winter painting! Lots of fun objects and treasures to use!! Make a snowman and more!!!!! Little Kids are welcome to join!!!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
*Saturday, December 20th from 6:00- 8:00 PM: Gift Making Night!!!! Children will pick from a bunch of great holiday gifts DIY! Make some gifts for the people you love! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
You may call to sign up for Kids Night Out!!!
This Week
Needle Felting Holiday Party Today at The Golden Button!!!
On Sunday, December 7th from 1-4 PM
Join us for a Holiday Needle Felting Party! Bring something you are working on, pick up some ornament kits, Make a santa or an angel or buy a kit and work on it!
Hot Chocolate, tea and treats will be served! Cost is $10 (Plus cost of kit if you buys one!)
We have some Kits available to buy!!!! Stop in today or tomorrow or Call ahead to see our hours!
This week…
Ornament Decorating Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 1-6PM
Monday evening: Drop in from 5-6 PM to make a fun holiday gift ($20 per person)
Tuesday: Free class at the Woodbury Library for teens and adults to make Upcycled Clothes.
Wednesday: 11 AM Little Kids Art Class: Making Holiday Gifts ($20 to drop in)
Thursday: Ornaments and Machine Sewing from 5-6 PM
Friday: Ornaments: Hand Sewing from 4:30-5:30PM
Friday and Saturday: Kids Nights OUT!
Saturday: Gingerbread Making
Sunday: Reception ANIMALS IN SCARVES at the Woodbury Library 2-4 PM
*Kids Nights Out in December!!!
Drop the kids off and get some shopping done, have a dinner date, make plans with a friend!!!!
*Friday, December 12th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Animal Workshop! Create amazing sculptures of winter animals and make them a habitat to live it!!!! We will also make polar bear wall hangings and have lots of fun! (Little kids are welcome!!!) $30 per artist or $50 for two!
*Saturday, December 13th from 7:30- 9:30 PM: Kids Guided Paint Nights! Miss Kate will guide your child (Step by Step) through a painting! Treat will be served! Wear old clothes we will be using acrylic paints! A very good time! Drop the kids off and get some dinner finish your shopping meet a friend!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Ages 5 and up)
*Friday, December 19th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Wonderland Night!!! Kids will create an awesome 3-d winter painting! Lots of fun objects and treasures to use!! Make a snowman and more!!!!! Little Kids are welcome to join!!!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
*Saturday, December 20th from 6:00- 8:00 PM: Gift Making Night!!!! Children will pick from a bunch of great holiday gifts DIY! Make some gifts for the people you love! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)
As you may know…. I have a little show at the Woodbury Library….
Here is an article about my art show on Woodbury’s HamletHub
Click HERE
Needle Felting Holiday Party!
On this terribly yucky rainy day (1-6 pm) come have some tea or hot chocolate and paint and decorate some ornaments or a make painting.
Today at 4:30 PM it’s Family Art Day!! You and your family can work together to create a beautiful work of art! All ages welcome. Wear old clothes! (Cost is $50 per family. each family gets a large canvas!) these make great grandparent gifts!
Call ahead or just show up today from 1-6 PM
Needle Felting Holiday Party!!!!
On Sunday, December 7th from 1-4 PM
Join us for a Holiday Needle Felting Party! Bring something you are working on, pick up some ornament kits, Make a santa or an angel or buy a kit and work on it!
Hot Chocolate, tea and treats will be served! Cost is $10 (Plus cost of kit if you buys one!)
We have some Kits available to buy!!!! Stop in today or tomorrow or Call ahead to see our hours!
Here are some photos from our Needle Felting Ornaments Class! 
Join us for….
Painting are for sale. Please specify if you would like it before the holidays! 🙂
Ornament Making, Drop in Art and Family Paint Party!
Sooooo….. This weekend….. Things to do at The Golden Button….
*Thursday: Ornament Making from 11-5 PM. (All Ages: Paint and Decorate 3 Wooden Ornaments for $16 or 6 for $30) Or open painting on canvas ($10 each canvas)
*Thursday: Machine Sewing (Make gifts) 5-6 PM
*Thursday evening at 6:30 PM Needle Felting Ornaments with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals ($40 or save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)
*Friday: Ornament Making from 11-5 PM. (All Ages: Paint and Decorate 3 Wooden Ornaments for $16 or 6 for $30) Or open painting on canvas ($10 each canvas)
*Saturday: Ornament Making from 11-5 PM. (All Ages: Paint and Decorate 3 Wooden Ornaments for $16 or 6 for $30) Or open painting on canvas ($10 each canvas)
*Saturday: Family Art Party! (Kids and Adults!!!) 4:30-6:30 PM
Each family gets a large canvas and all the supplies to create a large painting together!!!!! All ages are welcome wear old clothes!!!! Treats will be served! ($50 per family of 4 or less)
Contact us for more info!!!!
New Classes this Week!
Here are some new classes starting this week!!!!
-Make Your own Holiday Gifts (for Kids ages 5 and up) STARTS TONIGHT!!!!!
Monday from 5-6 PM
December 1, 8, 15 and 22nd
Each week children will be guided through lots of fun projects to create gifts for all their family members! We will create something for everyone!
Projects include one something for women, something for men, a gift for a child and a pet gift!
Cost is $65 plus $15 supply fee
– Little Kids Art- Make Presents!
Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 ish
December 3, 10,17, and 24th
Little kids of all ages will create lots of little gifts for grandparents, teachers, aunts and uncles! Special keepsakes for family members to cherish!!!! Each week we will make several gifts! Beautiful artwork to keep forever and so much more special than a store bought gift!
Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee
*Kids Sewing Machine Class
Thurdays from 5-6
December 4, 11, and 18th
Bring your sewing machine and learn how to use it! Create your project of choice! Beginner to advanced beginner! Learn the basics, Pick from several projects, You can even make gifts!!!! Have fun and keep learning! Please bring a sewing machine, and your manual.
Cost is $50 plus $10 supply fee for thread and material for your first project!
*Friday Night Art from 5:30-6:20 PM
December 5, 12 and 19th!
Lets make a Masterpiece!!! Kids will explore Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking! All ages are welcome!!!! So much fun!!!
Join us on Friday Nights to make Cost is $45 and a $15 supply fee!
Here are some pictures from the last week….
The Golden Button 