I added just a few more…. now I’m off to Bent of the River to have some classes. Cross your fingers this thunder storm isn’t too scary!!!
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Bent of the River
Here are some photos from our new classes at Bent of the River!! Crochet, Kids Nature Art and Sunset Painting!
We have adult painting, sewing and embroidery starting soon in Woodbury! click here
Cute Stuff!
There are still a few spaces in Wednesdays Kids Nature Class at Bent of the River in Southbury! Let us know if you would like to join! It will be super fun!
Here are some flyers from the teen and pre teen classes I am teaching at the Woodbury Library next month!!! I can’t wait! We are painting while we look at real desserts! Then maybe if your good you can eat some! No promises! 🙂 
Here are a few photos from a really great Pet Portrait Party last week. It was so beautiful out we got to sit outside to paint. What is better than that?
New Email Address!
Okay!!! Here it is….. You may now contact us at our new email address:
info@goldenbuttonshop.com
(please add us to your contact list so you may receive emails or check in the trash folder. If you would like to receive emails… but are not… please email us or leave your email address and name in a message on Facebook to be included in our list!)
You may also contact us by phone (203)910-9948.
If you have contacted us and have not had a response, we apologize…. It has been happening a lot. Sorry Sorry Sorry! If you have tried to sign up for a class and have not had a response.. Please feel free to call again and check in with us. Reminders will be sent out for upcoming classes today.
Whew!!!
We have a bunch of new classes beginning this week! Please contact us now to get information and to join us!
at Bent of the River in Southbury:
Nature Art for Kids,
Crochet for pre-teen to adult,
Sunset Painting for pre-teen to adult
(Note* Please keep in mind that we do have special permission to drive up to the Barn at Bent of the River for classes!)
We just posted a Llama hike, a llama life drawing class and Nature art at Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook
and
and for all those of you who have been wanting sewing classes
We just sent out the email with new sewing classes…..
These classes meet at CAST Preschool
-Embroidery Basics for Pre-Teens to Adults
Learn to create pictures and designs while hand sewing. Add embellishments to pillows, clothes, bags and blankets! This class is excellent for adding an artistic touch to already made items! These basic techniques can be used to make a sampler or a finished piece for clothing! So much fun! You can create anything!
Class is great for pre- teens to adults! We will learn our stitches then learn how to apply them!
Cost is $70 plus $15 supply fee.
Fridays evenings 5:00 to 5:45 PM
July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st
–Beginners Machine Sewing
Fridays 6:00- 6:45 PM
July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st
Sewing class for beginners and slightly advanced beginners…
Kate Gorham teaches you how to use your Sewing Machine! Learn basic functions, how to find your way around your Sewing Machine and how to make a basic pattern. This class is excellent for all of you with new machines! We are fun summer projects
Cost is $70 plus $5 supply fee (We will supply thread and practice material. You will receive information about what to bring with you, so you can pick the fabric you love!)
–Adult Painting Class!
Friday July 18th from 7-9 PM
Have a great night out with your friends. Painter and teaching artist, Kate Gorham, of The Golden Button, will guide you through a painting. We will work step by step to create a sky painting with hot air balloons!
Class meets Friday, July 18th from 7-9 PM
At CAST Preschool
124 South Pomperaug Ave., Woodbury, CT
Cost is $45 covers all supplies and snacks. Bring a friend and you both save $5!!! (BYOB)
Space is limited!!!! Call (203) 910-9948
Email info@ goldenbuttonshop.com
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Little Kids Art with Miss Kate
Hey there,
We are working on a new email…. Apparently, it has not been working lately…. if you have tried to contacted us about classes, parties or anything else and we have not responded… there is a very good change that your email or our response has not arrived where it was intended to go…. So please feel free to give a call (203) 910-9948 or message us here or on Facebook. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks!!!!
We have so much fun……..Inside, outside, with goat, with Llamas, on rocks, with glitter and lots of paint!
Drip Art with squeeze bottles
Printmaking
Exploring!
Look at this Goat!
The llamas like watching us!
Classes!
Sign up now for some Summer fun!!! Kids, teen, and adult classes…
Contact us about private classes too…
Nature Art Classes!
and contact us for custom paintings and murals!
New Classes at Rowanwood Farm and a Llama Hike!!!
Here are some new classes offered at Rowanwood Farm this summer!
-Nature Art at The Farm
Create some beautiful nature art at Rowanwood Farm!
Using both repurposed and found objects to create beautiful sculptures and installations in nature!!!! Create wind chimes, nature sculptures, and garden sculptures! Were going to get messy!
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $65 plus $20 Supply fee
When: Class Meets Mondays 4:30 PM 5:20 PM
June 30, July 7, July 14th, July 21st
-Llama Life Drawing
Come face to face with beautiful llamas and goats and get to draw them!!!!! We will use all sorts of materials to create drawings and paintings from real life animals!!!!
This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $65 plus $20 Supply fee
When: Class Meets Mondays 5:30 PM 6:20 PM
June 30, July 7, July 14th, July 21st
–Llama Hike and Painting Class at McLaughlin Vineyard
This is an event out like no other!!!
Imagine…taking a rare breed miniature llama for a guided hike on the beautiful trails at the McLaughlin Vineyard in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
Imagine…walking leisurely for about two hours along a mild path, in a beautiful pine forest, along the river through a Bald Eagle Sanctuary, bordering a thousand acre State Forest.
Join us at the vineyard for the afternoon and to go on an adventurous llama hike with the beautiful llamas of Rowanwood Farm then return from you hike and purchase a bottle of the areas finest wine to sip while Kate Gorham of The Golden Button instructs you how to create your very own llama painting to bring home! We will supply you with llamas, snacks, and all you need to create an acrylic painting on canvas of a llama!
Note: Children must be at least twelve or older, you must be 21 or older to purchase wine
(Bring comfortable shoes, water, bug spray, sunscreen, camera and so forth.)
Sunday June 29th at 1 PM
Hike through the beautiful forest with these beautiful creatures then return to the vineyard to relax under tents and enjoys a snack and a drink from vineyard and create a painting!
(please contact us if you have any questions!) Call to save a space. Space is very limited. You may pay for tickets in advance!
Cost is $65 for the day!!!!
(203) 910-9948
New Classes at Bent of the River
We are extremely excited to announce……
The Golden Button is partnering with Audubon Center at Bent of the River, in Southbury, to bring fun and exciting classes and workshops to the community.
Summer Classes in June to July….
-Hand Sewing and Embroidery Basics for Kids
Learn to create pictures and designs while hand sewing. Add embellishments to pillows, clothes, bags and blankets! Learn how to join fabric and add item like lace. This class is excellent for adding an artistic touch to already made items! These basic techniques can be used to make a sampler or a finished piece for clothing! So much fun! You can create anything!
Children 8 and up please. We will learn our stitches then learn how to apply them!
Tuesdays 4:15 to 5:15 PM
June 24th, July 1st July 8th and July 15th
Cost is $70 plus $15 supply fee.
–Crochet Basics
Learn how to crochet! Great if you are new to crochet or need a refresher! Learn all your stitches and how to apply them! Then create the project of your choice! You can opt to create a granny squares blanket, make toy fruits and veggies, or little amigurumi animals!!! So much fun! We will supply patterns and everything you need. Work at your own pace and learn to crochet!
Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM
June 24th, July 1st July 8th and July 15th
(Cost is $70 and a $12 supply fee)
-Kids Nature Art
Visit Southbury’s own Audubon Center at Bent of the River and create some beautiful nature art. Incorporate natural materials in you artwork!
Create a bird sculpture, make a painting with found objects, Learn about installation art in nature and make a sculpture then photograph it! Lots of fun!
Class open to children 5 and up.
When: June 25th and July 2nd, July 9th and 16th
Meets Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 PM
Cost: $70 and $15 supply fee
-Sunset Landscape Paintings at Bent of the River
Sunset at Bent of the River is just breathtaking! Take advantage of the beautiful landscapes and sunlight and learn how to paint! You may just see an owl!
Explore and learn how to create a beautiful landscape with acrylic paint. For all ages and levels. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 ish PM.
Instructor: Kate Gorham
When: June 25th and July 2nd, July 9th and 16th
Cost: $80 and supply fee of $30
We will supply tabletop easels, canvas and painting supplies!
Sign up now!!! Space is limited! Please contact us with any questions!!!!
Call: (203) 910-9948
Email: goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
The Golden Button 