Open Art, Pysanky, Knitting, and Needle Felting

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We have a ton of new things going on here at The Golden Button…

Here are a few things you might be interested in….

We are creating a schedule for drop in Art! Beginning soon… We will be offering drop in classes and art time several days a week for all ages!!!!

Open Art: This Thursday April 11th from 2-5 PM

You may drop in and create some artwork with a large selection of supplies and mediums! This is open to all ages. Cost…$12 supply fee. (We will also offer non toxic paint and supplies for little children too!)

Due to the overwhelming response… We decided to offer another……Pysanky Egg Decorating Class at The Golden Button!!!

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Join us on Sunday, April 14th from 5 to 8 PM to learn how to make beautiful Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Marcus Klim will teach you the techniques of Pysanky and well as the ancient traditions and symbolism behind this beautiful tradition.

Cost of the class is $30 for a 3-hour session.
We will provide the eggs for you and you will receive the tools and skills you need to create your own beautiful Pysanky at home!

Space is very limited! Please call (203) 910-9948, email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or stop by The Golden Button to sign up.
This class is open to teens and adults.

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We also have A few spaces are still open in the following classes….

Needle Felting: Gnomes (Two Sessions)

Sunday, April 14th from 2-4 PM
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Thursday, April 18th from 6:30-8:30 PM

Join Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals to learn how to Needle Felt a Gnome!

Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

Beginners Knitting

Class begins at 6:30 and goes till 7:30 PM

April 12, 19 and 26th

Three part class for Knitting Beginners taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm. Learn how to Knit: Cast on, Knit, Purl and Cast off. Learn the basics with simple patterns.

Cost: $75 (You will receive a supply list before the class begins.)

Email, call or stop by to hold a space in one of these wonderful classes.

goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or (203) 910-9948

Color Mixing <3

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Little kids Art on Thursdays!

The kids made color wheels and practiced mixing colors. Then they experimented mixing their favorite colors!

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Sign up Now!!!

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Stop by we are having our End of Winter Sale!

Sale on all knitted, crochet, and winter items!

We just opened a second Needle Felting: Gnome class

On Thursday, April 18th from 6:30- 8:30 PM

Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles!)
Call, email, message or stop by to save a spot!!!

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There are also spaces available in the following classes…

  • Starting tomorrow…..Flower Workshop

Class begins at 5:00 and goes till 5:45 PM

Thursdays in April 4, 11, 18 and 25th

 

Learn how to make flowers out of paper, draw, print, and sculpt flowers! Each class kids will learn  and explore while creating flowers out of different materials!

Cost is $56 plus a $12 supply fee

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  • Beginners Knitting

Class begins at 6:30 and goes till 7:30 PM

April12, 19 and 26th

Three part class for Knitting Beginners taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm. Learn how to Knit: Cast on, Knit, Purl and Cast off. Learn the basics with simple patterns.

Cost: $75 (You will receive a supply list before the class begins.)

 Email, call or stop by to hold a space in one of these wonderful classes. 

goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or (203) 910-9948

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Happy Easter

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The Golden Button would like to wish you a Happy Easter!

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Eat lots of delicious foods and spend time with the people you love!

I will be finishing up some projects and creating new ones and doing some gardening… as long as it doesn’t rain.

I also plan on eating lots of yummy chocolates today.

Oh yes…. The Golden Button is closed for Easter.

 

Art with the Girl Scouts and More Egg Painting

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Wooden Easter Egg Painting this Friday and Saturday

Since tomorrow there is no school you may stop by The Golden Button for some Wooden Easter Egg Painting!!! Cost is $6 per large wooden egg. Your egg will be dried and varnished while you wait so you may bring it right home with you. (It only takes a few minutes!) We are offering Wooden Egg Painting on Saturday too!!!

Stop in either day between noon and 5 PM to make some eggs. Supply is limited!

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Mixed Media Art with The Girl Scouts!

 

Mixed Media Art with the Girl Scout Troop is working on their Art Badge. Here are some beautiful mixed media pieces they did yesterday. Some of the materials are: gouche, coffee filters, tissue paper, tempera paint, india ink, glue and straws. Aren’t they Lovely!!!

 

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Hi There Foxy!

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A little note to you…..

I just want to say thank you…. to all our wonderful customers and friends that support The Golden Button. Every single day I feel blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful and talented artists and such generous and fun customers. Thanks everyone for making my little shop so much fun!

 

We had a very busy and exciting weekend at the shop…

We had Embroidery class on Friday

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and Foxes on Sunday (and a whole lot in-between) with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals!

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Don’t forget to sign up now for April Classes!

Needle Felting: Gnomes is already FULL!!!

Keep an eye out for a second class.

We also have Knitting in April!!!!

I also wanted to share that we currently have a lot of needle felting supplies, roving, local yarns and much more,

but you should visit the Sheep Wool and Fiber Festival too.

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New Classes and Pysanky Egg Decorating

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We just posted the new classes and workshops for April…

 

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Classes and Workshops

 

 

  • Little Kids Art on Thursdays

    (ages 3-5)

Class begins at 1:00 and goes till 1:45 PM

March 28th, April 4, 11, 18 and 24th

Little kids Art. Children get creative with paper towel art, color exploration and building! Lots of fun

Cost is $64 plus $16 supply fee.

 

  • Little Kids Art on Fridays (ages 3-5)

Class begins at 2:00and goes till 2:45 PM

April 5, 12, 19 and 25th

Little kids Art. Children get creative with paper towel art, color exploration and building! Lots of fun

Cost is $50 plus $14 supply fee.

 

  • Flower Workshop

Class begins at 5:00 and goes till 5:45 PM

Thursdays in April 4, 11, 18 and 25th

 

Learn how to make flowers out of paper, draw, print, and sculpt flowers! Each class kids will learn  and explore while creating flowers out of different materials!

Cost is $56 plus a $12 supply fee

 

  • Color Design

Class begins at 5:00 and goes till 5:45 PM

April 12, 19 and 26th

Create art based on Color. Learn about color mixing, cool and warm colors, as well as design and much more. Each week we will try new materials and techniques.

Cost is $45 plus a $15 supply fee

 

  • Needle Felting: Gnomes

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Sunday, April 14th from 2-4 PM

Join Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals to learn how to Needle Felt a Gnome!

Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

 

  • Beginners Knitting

Class begins at 6:30 and goes till 7:30 PM

April12, 19 and 25th

Three part class for Knitting Beginners taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm. Learn how to Knit: Cast on, Knit, Purl and Cast off. Learn the basics with simple patterns.

Cost: $75 (You will receive a supply list before the class begins.)

 

 Email, call or stop by to hold a space in one of these wonderful classes. 

goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or (203) 910-9948

 

 Here are Photos From last nights Pysanky Class with Marcus Klimm….

(Ukrainian Egg Decorating!)

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We learned how layer beeswax, vibrant dyes and traditional designs to create these beautiful eggs!

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After you finish your eggs you use the flame from the candle to melt the layers of beeswax off your egg to expose your beautiful egg decorations!  

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Please let us know if you would be interested in trying Pysanky…. We have had some interest in doing a class after Easter and if we have enough people who are interested we will see if Marcus would like to come back to

The Golden Button!

Drop in next Saturday, March 30th  Between 12 and Noon to create some beautiful Wooden Eggs just in time for Easter! Cost is $6 per wooden Egg. All ages are welcome to join!

Needle Felting Chicks and Ducks

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We are all stocked up with needles and foam and fiber and yarn and needle felting kits!

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Here are a few photos from my trip to Rowanwood Farm to pick up more colored roving!

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Here are the first two baby goats born this year! I got to snuggle them. I will have a photo soon.

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Here are photos from Sundays Needle Felting class

Chicks and Ducks….

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