New Knitting and Crochet Classes at the Golden Button!!!!

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New Knitting and Crochet Classes at the Golden Button!!!!

 

Beginners Knitting (kids 8 and up)

 

Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th

5:00 PM to 5:45 PM

Three part class for Knitting Beginners. Learn the basics of Knitting: 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.)

The Difference Between Knitting and Crocheting

Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Knit:                                                                                          Crochet:

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Lots of people say they can’t knit. Some say they can’t crochet. This class introduces you to basic Knit and Crochet so that you can make an educated decision as to which you prefer. This three part class will introduce you to

Knitting (week one)

Crochet (week two)

By Week three you can decide which class you prefer to focus on.

See samples of knit and crochet so you can tell which is which. then learn basics in both.

Cost is $75 plus a $12 supply fee, which will include: a crochet hook, yarn and Knitting needles.

Winter Crafts, Squirrels, Chipmunks and a Puppy

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Here are photos from this past weekends class. Chipmunk and Squirrels Needle Felting Class!

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New Needle Felting Class…Ducks and Chicks

just posted….

Sunday, March 17 th from 2-4 PM.

Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles) Call (203) 910-9948, email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or

stop by to hold a space.

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Winter Arts and Crafts class…. Making Paper Mache clay, weaving and making Snowflakes.

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We LOVE cute visitors at The Golden Button… Someone special got a new puppy!

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Lots of new classes just posted for March! CLICK HERE

Last Week.

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Little Animals Class… Drawing animals pictures with shapes.

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Here are some photos from our Valentines Creations Class….

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Photos from Open Painting…..

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Someone very cute colored a picture for me. It is on display at The Golden Button!

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New Classes and Workshops

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New classes at The Golden Button….

Wednesdays:

 Little Kids Art Class (ages 3-5)

Class begins at 1:30 and goes till 2:15 PM

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Little kids will create art based on patterns. We will talk about patterns and use collage, fabric, printmaking and natural and found objects to create artwork based on pattern.

Class will meet from 1:30 to 2:15 PM on

February 27th , March 6th, 13th and  20th

Cost is $50 plus $13 supply fee.

 

Thursdays:

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          Paper Flower Workshop
Kids: 4:30 to 5:15 PMAdults: 5:30 to 6:15 PmLearn how to make flowers out of paper! Each class we will learn the basics of creating flowers out of different materials! These beautiful flowers can be made for parties, as gifts and as so much more! There are two sessions one for kids and one for adults.

Class meets on Thursdays in March  (7,14, 21, and 28th)

Cost is $60 plus a $15 supply fee (please specify adult or child class when you sign up)

Fridays:

Beginners Embroidery Sampler (ages 8 and up)

            5:00 to 5:45 PM

Learn basic stitches and how to make a stitch sampler. We will also begin to make items with embroidered details that you can really use! This historical art is getting more and more popular! Design your own sampler and Take home your own embroidery kit!

March 15, 22, and 29th.

Cost is $45 plus $15 supply fee

Saturdays:

Wooden Easter Egg Painting

12:00 to 5:00 PM

Stop in and paint beautiful wooden Easter eggs that will last forever!

Call ahead to hold eggs or just stop in! All ages are welcome to come!!! Wear an old t-shirt or smock!

Cost is $6 per egg. (leave them overnight to be varnished!)

Saturday, March 16, 23rd and 30th

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Sundays:

            Needle Felting: Foxes

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Sunday, March 24th we will be making Foxes

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Learn how to make a fox sculpture out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals.

Cost: $40 includes materials to make a fox in class and another at home. (Bring your own needles and foam and save $5)

Sign up now Space is limited.

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

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

 

Here are some photos from my Printmaking class last night…

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Happy Valentine’s Day

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Hey everyone… I just found out that there is no school tomorrow…. so If you want to get out of the house… The Golden Button is offering Open Painting tomorrow… Stop in between 12 and 4:30 PM we will have all the supplies you need to make a fabulous painting. Meet your friends, hangout. and get out of the house!!! Cost is $12 per canvas!  ♥

You have till 5 PM to paint. All ages are welcome

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Here are some things I am working on…..

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Learn to Stitch a Sampler

​​Date:  Sunday March 3 and March 10, 2013, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Old Town Hall Museum, Route 172, South Britain

Fee: This program is free, but registration is required. Please call 203-405-3124 to register.

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On Sunday, March 3 and March 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Southbury Historical Society, in partnership with The Golden Button, will offer a special two-part needle-working program for youth ages 8 and older at the Old Town Hall Museum in South Britain.

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In the first part of this program on Sunday, March 3, Kate Gorham, owner of The Golden Button in South Britain will teach children basic embroidery techniques, needle safety, stitches and how to apply them. Supplies are provided for the class and participants will begin by creating a “Stitch Book” for use as a guide.  On Sunday, March 10, using the techniques and stitches learned, participants will create a simple decorative sampler.

 

Historically, learning to stitch a sampler – a decorative piece of needlework – was an important part of a schoolgirl’s formal education. Young girls made samplers as a way of learning embroidery techniques, which would be useful in clothes making and marking and repairing the household linen. Early samplers were simple in design with alphabets and numerals. As samplers evolved, they became more decorative with motifs of fruit, flowers, trees, birds and animals.

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This program is free, but registration is required as space is limited.

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Paper Flowers…. I am planning a Paper Flower Making Class for March! One for kids and one for adults!

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I hope you all had a beautiful and wonderful Valentine’s Day with the people you love!!!

Valentine Making and Cookies

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Valentine Making tomorrow!!!

Unfortunately… We missed out on many hours of Valentine Making…. but if you are around between 12 and 5 PM tomorrow you can drop by The Golden Button we have TONS of Valentine supplies for you to make some special Valentines. Gluten free peanut butter and jelly cookies and tea for moms ♥ (cost is $14 for one kit. Save $ if you get more than one)

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We also have lots of beautiful handmade Valentines, jewelry, lovely yarn and other treasures for your Valentines. We will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:oo PM!

We are very sad the we had to give away all our chocolate treats from the very snowed out Local Love Event…. but we do have some peanut butter and jelly cookies for tomorrow.

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This is what the shop looked like after the snow storm. Now its all sad and rainy out. Lets hope we get some nice weather by tomorrow or Wednesday.

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Here are some photos from our Winter Crafts for Little Kids…. The next class begins on Thursday….

  • Little Animals Class 

(ages 3-5)
Lets learn about animals while creating art!
We will explore shapes of animals with printmaking and drawing, We will learn about textures of animals by creating
“animal skins”. We will make some beautiful animals inspired artwork!February 14th, 21st, 28th and March 7th!
1:00 -1:45 PM on Thursdays.
Cost is $50 plus a $13 supply fee.

 

 Sign up now to hold a space… (goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com)
or call and leave a message (203) 910-9948

 

We created animals out of paper mache clay and then we made little homes for them to live in. At the end of class the children made Valentines!

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Valentine Making….

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Here are some other classes coming soon….

  • Mixed Medium Art Class

(ages 7 and up)

Learn how to incorporate more into Art…Transfer, Prints and Paintings, Collage … fabric, paper, and 3-d items. Explore “Abstract” art work! Try new techniques, and have fun!

Saturday, February 16th, 23rd, and March 2nd.

From 4:00 to 4:45 PM

Cost is $40 plus $15 supply fee.

  • Mixed Medium Art Class for Adults

Learn how to incorporate more into Art…Try photo and other types of transfers and incorporate painting, collage … fabric, paper, and 3-d items. Explore “Abstract” art work! Try new techniques, and have fun! BYOB. Invite a friend and you both get a discount!

Saturday, February 16th, 23rd, and March 2nd.

Begins at 5:00 PM  till about 7:00 PM

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee.

 

Open Valentine Making this Wednesday. Stop in between 12-5 PM to make Valentine Cards and Tags. $14 per kit!

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We Are Closed Today

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The Golden Button is Closed today…

This photo was taken by my neighbor at the shop…. The Driveway is missing.
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If you are bored today while you are snowed in… you can make a “Unravel” Valentine Like we made in our Valentine Creations Class. Visit our website for more classes and workshops

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Here is one I made…

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Due to this huge snow storm the entire Local Love Event was snowed out.  If all goes well I am hoping that tomorrow we will be able to make some Valentines and eat some treats.

Check for updates here and on facebook

www.facebook.com/thegoldenbutton

New Classes

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Stop by today, Friday and Saturday between 12-5 PM  for Open Valentine Making!!! $14 per kit.

All ages welcome!

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Sign up now for some cool classes…..

  • Kids/ Beginners Sewing Class

We have decided to create another sewing class for beginners and slightly advanced beginners… continue learning and creating at The Golden Button.

The next class session will begin on Wednesday, Feb 13th at 5 PM and run for 4 weeks. Please let us know if you would like your child to participate. The class is small and will still have only 4 spaces available.

Maura Bergman teaches you how to use your new 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!

February 13th, 20th, 27th and March6th

from 5 PM to 5:45 PM
Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee

Kids/ Beginners Machine Sewing
Kids/ Beginners Machine Sewing
  • Little Animals Class

Little Animals Art Class
(ages 3-5)
Lets learn about animals while creating art!
We will explore shapes of animals with printmaking and drawing, We will learn about textures of animals by creating
“animal skins”. We will make some beautiful animals inspired artwork!

February 14th, 21st, 28th and March 7th!
1:00 -1:45 PM on Thursdays.
Cost is $50 plus a $13 supply fee.

 

Winter Crafts for Little Kids
Winter Crafts for Little Kids
  • This class is FULL: Squirrels and Chipmunks: Learn to make your choice of a squirrel or chipmunks sculpture out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. Use special barbed needles and wool.

Sunday, February 24th from       2-4 PM                                   Cost: $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

  • NEW!!!: Squirrels and Chipmunks: Learn to make your choice of a squirrel or chipmunks sculpture out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. Use special barbed needles and wool.

Sunday, February 17th from       2-4 PM                      Cost: $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

  • NEW!!! Foxes:

Learn to make your choice of a squirrel or chipmunks sculpture out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals.
Sunday March 24th we will be making Foxes
Cost: $40 includes materials to make a fox in class and another at home. (Bring your own needles and foam and save $5)

Sign up now Space is limited.

 Email, call or stop by to hold a space in one of these wonderful classes. 
goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or (203) 910-9948