FRIDAY!!!

September 29, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

This Friday we have new Classes Starting!
Sign up now for

*AUTUMN ART for Kids!
Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

October 3, 10, 17th and 24th

Friday Night Art is the best! Join us on Fridays in October to create awesome Fall inspired artwork! Create 3-d Paintings, Leaf art, Nature Sculptures and much more! Explore the colors of Autumn and have lots of fun!

Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee

and

*GUIDED PAINTING Night for Kids!

Friday, October 3rd from 7-8:45 PM (Owl)

Friday, October 17rd from 7-8:45 PM (Haunted House)

Kids Guided Paint Nights!

Miss Kate will guide you child (Step by Step) through a painting! Treat will be served! Wear old clothes we will be using acrylic paints!

Drop the kids off and get some dinner!

$25 per artist or $44 for two!

There is also room for one more family in
*Family Pizza and a Movie Night! (Almost full!)
Friday, October 10th from 6:30 to 9 PM

Autumn and Halloween Classes and Workshops!

September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here is a list of the Autumn and Halloween classes and workshops you may be interested in!

*Autumn Art- Friday Nights in October from 5:30-6:30 PM
10/3, 10/10, 10/17, and 10/24th

Workshops:

*Guided Paint Night for Kids…(Owls): Friday, October 3rd from 7-8:45 PM. $25 per artist or $44 for two!

*Family Pizza and Movie Night: Friday, October 10th at 6:30 PM

* Kids Guided Halloween Paint Nights: Friday, October 17rd from 7-8:45 PM. $25 per artist or $44 for two!

*Halloween Cooking: October 18th from 3-5 PM ($30 covers supplies)

*Make a Haunted House (Pictures to come) $20 covers everything! All ages are welcome!!! Glitter, pumpkins, ghosts, bats, spiderwebs, spooky eyes, 3-d houses! (A lot like Glitter Houses we made at Christmas… only super awesome and spooky!)
Saturday, October 18th from 11 to 1 PM
Saturday, October 25th from 12 to 5 PM
Sunday, October 26th from 11-1 PM
(Also available during drop in art times!)

*Paint a Pumpkin Picture: During Drop in Art in October! $10 per Canvas!!!

*Needle Felting Witches or Wizards

Join Rachel Gerowe of Redbarn Originals as she teaches you how to make a Witch or a Wizard just in time for Halloween!!!! Sunday, October 26th st from 1-4 pm. Cost for class & supplies for WITCHES ($40) AND WIZARDS ($45)

(SANTAS, GNOMES, or angels can be made on- Sunday, December 7th from 1-4 PM $45)

Please contact The Golden Button to sign up for a class!

(203) 910-9948

info@goldenbuttonshop.com

122 South Pomperauge Ave., Woodbury, CT

or visit our website

http://www.goldenbuttonshop.com

The Weekend

September 22, 2014September 22, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Hello there!!!!

That was one crazy long weekend! Here are some photos from Fridays Paint and Cocktail Night! If you would like to join us for a class here is the upcoming schedule…..

Adult Nights…
Wednesday, October 22nd from 7-9 PM

Friday, October 24th from 7-9 PM

Guided Kids Painting Night-

Friday, October 3rd from 7-8:45 PM

and Friday, October 17th from 7-8:45 PM (Guided Halloween Painting)

We also were at Bent Fest!!!

And we had Needle felting Woodpeckers with Rachel Gerowe!

There are a bunch of new classes beginning soon!

Please contact us if you would like to join!

OCTOBER

September 17, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

So many new classes to pick from!!!!!

Visit our new CALENDAR page to see the calendars for the next few months to see what is happening at The Golden Button!

Here are a few new classes just posted for you!!!!

Hello! Stay at home parents…. This one is for you!!!!

-Homemade Gift Classes!

It is never too early to start thinking about the Holidays! Whether you have little children or lots of siblings and friends, we will create a wonderful thoughtful handmade treasured gift!
Each class we will focus on a new gift!

Sign up for one class, one session or the entire series!
This is a great way to be guided through projects you aren’t ready to do alone! We will create several projects then you can pick other ones you like!

-Homemade Gifts: Session One
Wednesday Mornings from 11AM-12 PM at The Golden Button
Session one: Meets October 1, 8, 15, and 22nd

Create one of a kind printed shirts, bags pillow cases, create a personalized piece of art out of a family or favorite photo (Photo Transfers!) and More projects to pick from!

-Homemade Gifts: Session two:
Meets October 29, November 5th, 12th, and 19th

Crochet week: Make a easy cowl or scarf, and Make toys! (Plus lots of projects to Pick from!)

– Homemade Gifts: Session Three:
November 26th, December 3, 10, and 17th

Make some gifts for the men and the boys!!! Make a lamp, Make a wooden sign, Make a chalk board and more projects to pick from!

We will have many supplies for you… But some projects will require that you bring in a little something special… for example… The photos transfer project for Session One…. An enlarged photo from home.

-Sewing Machine Class

Monday from 5-6 PM

September 29, October 6,13, and 20^th

Bring your sewing machine and learn how to use it! Create your project of choice! First session we will jump right in with a easy project! Then we will pick a project of your choice to continue learning! Please bring a sewing machine, and your manual.

Cost is $75 plus $10 supply fee for thread and material for your first project!

-Sewing Class: Create an AWESOME BAG

Thursdays from 11:45- 12:45

September 25^th, October2, 9^th, and 16th

Learn how to create this very awesome bag! Class runs for 4 sessions and meets for 1 hour. Learn how to create a pattern, use your machine, techniques for sewing, and learn how to make buttonholes. Please bring your machine, a buttonhole foot, and your owner manual. When you sign up we will send you a list of materials via email. This class is perfect for beginners or advanced beginners! (This is an excellent holiday gift! I know its early… but trust me… all your friends want one!)

Cost is $75 plus $5 supply fee for thread and material for your first project!

-Crochet Basics at Night

Thursdays from 5-6 PM

September 25^th,October 2, 9, 16

Learn to crochet! Remember those blankets your grandma used to make? Learn how to make one! 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! We will supply hooks and some yarn.

Cost is $75 plus $10 supply fee

KIDS!!!

-Little Kids Afternoon Classes

Wednesdays from 1-1:45 PM

October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 (5 Sessions!)

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!

Cost: $80 plus $16 supply fee

Drop in to this class: $20

Autumn Art!

Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

October 3, 10, 17th and 24th

Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee

There are also some awesome Workshops on Friday Nights in October!!!!!

Like Guided Kids Painting, Family Pizza Cooking night and Paint and Cocktail nights!

New Classes!

September 14, 2014September 14, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some new classes you may be interested in!

Needle Felting Classes

There have been some adjustments to dates of classes at the Golden Button
Here they are in RED:
At The Golden Button Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm in our new spacious studio at 122 South Pomperaug Avenue in Woodbury, Ct. Here are the dates and topics;

-Sunday September21st Woodpeckers; Cost $40. Makes one 6″ woodpecker suitable for hanging on a wall.

-Sunday October 26th Witch or Wizard; Cost $40 each. Make one in class and a second of the same at home.
-Sunday November 16th Choose to make a deer, moose or camel. Cost $40 Camel makes one, deer and moose kits make two.
-Thursday December 4th assorted ornaments. Cost $40 Make 3 different ornaments
-Sunday December 7th choose from angels, Gnomes or Santas. Cost $45. Make one in class & another of the same at home
Always Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!

At the Golden Button Shop
On Select Thursdays at 6:30-9:30 pm this Fall make your own Creche
Thursday October 2 Mary, Joseph, and Baby ($45)
Thursday October 9th Shepherds and sheep ($45)
Thursday October 30th Angels ($45)
Thursday November 6th 3 Kings ($45)
Thursday December 4th Donkey or Camel ($35)
Always Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!

Tomorrow at 11 AM Join us for Little Kids Art!!!!! or DROP IN for Art in the afternoon! Anytime between 1 and 4 PM! $15 Per person!)

-Little Kids Art
Mondays from 11:00-11:45 AM
September 15, 22, and 29th and October, 6th.

-Drop in Art Time
Mondays drop in between 1-4 PM
September 8,15,22, and 29th
Each week we will have a different set of supplies for a different project. (You do not need to call ahead)

Cost is $15 per person (All ages are welcome)

-Autumn Landscape Painting at Bent of the River

(Class meets at Bent of the River on East Flat Hill Rd. in Southbury)

Wednesday, September 24th, October 1st, 8th and 15th

at about 5:45 PM to about 7:30 PM or till it starts to get dark!

During Autumn in New England journey outside to see the colors begin to change. As the air gets crisp and everything turns…. join us to create some beautiful landscape paintings. Focus on colors and textures and the light on the trees. Beginners are welcome to create beautiful acrylic landscape paintings with Kate Gorham from The Golden Button!

Cost is $80 plus $30 supply fee. Drop in for just one class $34 (includes supply fee)

Today

September 13, 2014September 13, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Today we had Drop In Art, Hand Sewing, and Night Art Classes!

Visit our class pages to see what we are offering!

The Grand Opening

September 7, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some photos from our very fun Grand Opening!!! Thank you to everyone who supported us and came out to celebrate with us!!!!

More to come!!!!!

THE GRAND OPENING

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some favorite photos of this week.

And….. Just a reminder……………… GRAND OPENING! This Saturday between 1 and 5!

Just getting ready for our Grand Opening this Saturday! Stop by for snacks, a giveaway, a cooking demo from Eat. Play. Live, to sign up for a class and to say hi and do some art making! Can’t wait! You still have time to book a party at a discounted rate! Book by Saturday and get 50% off your base rate!

Below are some photos from our Wednesday Little Kids Art Class ( contact us if you would like to join!) We also have another Little Kids Class on Mondays at 11 AM!

Tomorrow is our Paint and Cocktail class! So visit our classes and workshop pages to pick out a class!

LOTS TO SHARE

August 31, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Sunset Painters Art Show!!!

For the past few months we have had a Sunset Landscape Painting Class meeting at Bent of The River. Today we are hanging the show in the barn. You are invited to join us on September 17th at 7 PM for the Sunset Painters opening, or you can see it during Bent Fest on September 20th or anytime during this month when you are visiting Bent of the River in Southbury, CT!

If you would like to join us for the next Landscape painting class at Bent of the River here is the new class info….

-Autumn Landscape Painting at Bent of the River

(Class meets at Bent of the River on East Flat Hill Rd. in Southbury)

Wednesday, September 24th, October 1st, 8th and 15th

at about 5:45 PM to about 7:30 PM or till it starts to get dark!

Cost is $80 plus $30 supply fee. Drop in for just one class $34 (includes supply fee)

We are getting ready for our Grand Opening at our new space in Woodbury, CT!

Friday, September 5th from 7-9 PM

-Paint and Cocktail Nights

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! BYOB

Relax have fun and bring a friend!

$45 per person covers all your supplies!

Bring a friend and get 2 for $70

Call ahead to save a space or two!!!!

Saturday, September 6th from 1-5

-Grand Opening Day!

Stop in and see the new space! Create some art to take home! Say hi, enter our drawing for a free class have a snack and check out the new workshop and party space! We can’t wait to see you!

Book your child’s Birthday party, a craft party, shower, or bachelorette and save 50% on your base rate when you book from now till September 6th! We will have a cooking demo from Eat. Play. Live…..’Sharon Moore Martovich who is a nutritionist and chef will join us and you can sign up for cooking classes too!

Can’t wait to see you!

There are still spaces in these classes that begin this week……

-Hand Sewing (kids are welcome, keep in mind we are using needles!)

Thursdays from 4:30-5:30

September 4,11,18, and 25th

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

Night Art Classes

Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

September 5,12,19th and 26th

Kids will create art based on the night! Some projects include painting night skies, creating starry wall hangings, creatures of the night art and other fun glowing things! This class is a great Friday night fun time! Wear old clothes! We might get messy!

Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee