New Classes and Workshops in November!

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November Classes/ Workshops… Gift Making Classes….

This year get started early and make some beautiful gifts for your family and friends. The Golden Button is offering great class, sessions, and workshops for all ages. Beginning in November and straight into December! Sign up now Space is limited!

We are also changing our hours! We will now be open on Sundays from 12-5 PM and we will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in November!

  • Little Kid Art (Ages 2 to 5)

Thursdays 2:00 to 2:45 PM.

Children: ages 2- 5 will have fun with painting, building, creating and so much more. Young children get hands on. With lots of fun mediums and new things to try!

November 1, 8, 15, 29 (No Class on the 22nd for Thanksgiving)

Taught by Kate Gorham

(Cost is $ 50 plus a $10 Supply fee)

  • Painting Techniques

Thursdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM.

If you are interested in learning all about paint and techniques this is a great class for you….Learn about color mixing, surfaces to paint on, design and so much more!  (age 6 and up)

4 sessions class

 November 1, 8, 15, 29 (No Class on the 22nd for Thanksgiving)

(Cost is $ 58 plus a $15 Supply fee)

Fridays in November:

 

  • Printmaking, Transfers, Ink and Paint

Friday 5:00-6:00PM

 Explore different printmaking and transfer techniques while using different inks and paints. Try some new techniques and make some beautiful artwork to take home! Class is open to children 8 and up.

We will focus on creating printed patterns, transferring photos and learning new art processes. (Ages 6 and up)

 

November 2,9, 16

(Cost is $ 45 plus a $13 Supply fee)

  • Needle Felting Turkeys

Sunday, November 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerwoe will teach you how to sculpt adorable Turkeys with wool and special needles.

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

Holiday Gift Making Series

  • Kids Holiday Gift Making (November into December)

Fridays from 5:00- 6:00 PM (ages 6 and up)

A four-session gift making class where each week children will learn how to create different gifts for everyone! Week one: we will focus on mothers, Aunts, Grandmas and teachers, Week two: we focus on Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and other men, Week three: we will make gifts for friends, or siblings and week 4: we will make pet gifts!

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

  • Sewing Holiday Gifts

Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

A four-week Sewing class for beginners and advanced beginners learn how to make different gifts for everyone in your life! Bring your own sewing machine to work on. Each week we will create a new gift for the holidays!

Taught by Maura Bergman

Monday, November 5,12,19th and 26th.

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

 

  • Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!!

Sunday, November 18th at 2:30 PM- about 5:00 PM

Advanced beginners class: This is a great one session class for beginners or people who know how to knit and purl, and increase or for people who need a refresher course in knitting! Learn how to make perfect knit fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!!! These are wonderful fast gifts perfect for many people in your life. Start your Holiday gift making now!!!

Taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm in Orange.

Cost is $35 for the class.

After you sign up we will give you a supply list for the project you pick!

  • Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful  Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28th, December 5th and December 12th

Two classes:

children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from  7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards
For December 5:   6 gift tags
For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes
Forget buying cards for the holiday that people don’t save… Make your own beautiful paper cards, Bradleigh will walk you through the process and you will have a whole selection of holiday cards and tags just in time for the holiday season! Participants will be able to purchase supplies to make multiples of everything made during the workshops, and may also purchase the stamps used.
Cost $50 per session (3 classes). A $12 supply fee

  • Needle Felting Old World Santas

Sunday, December 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerwoe will teach you how to sculpt beautiful Santas with wool and special needles.

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

Anniversary Celebration!

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Today is the first day of our 5 day Anniversary Celebration at The Golden Button! Stop by this week for lots of fun, giveaways, treats, and sales! Thank you to everyone who has supported The Golden Button in its first year of business! We now have over 45 Local Artists who sell their items at the shop and lot of lots of local Supporters! Thank you!!!

 

Stop over today between 3 and 6 PM to make a very fun Woodland Creature Mask! ($12 per kits) Pick from a Bears, Badger, Raccoon, Fox, or Owl!

Children 8 and over can sew their masks (younger children can use special glue!)

 

They are cute!

We are also having some sales!

Sale on Beautiful Glass and Copper Hearts!

   

Sale on Locally Made re claimed wood boxes and Large Glass pieces made from recycled alcohol bottles.

10% off Local Alpaca and Wool yarn!

25% off Paintings by Kate Gorham

and much much more!

Here are some photos from last nights Beginners Machine Sewing Class!

The class learned basic Machine Sewing techniques, how to feel comfortable with their machines, and they created these beautiful pillows. Now they are onto tote bags!

   

Pumpkins, New Hours and Next Week…

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Today we had wooden Pumpkin Painting at the shop. We had quite a few little pumpkin painters….

  

Keep and eye out ….

  • We are putting finishing touches on our November Class Schedule at The Golden Button.

 

  • New Hours for Fall!

Beginning in November we will have new Hours….

We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday

We will be open from Wednesday- Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM

Open on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM

Hope to see you all next week for our One Year Anniversary Celebration!!

Stop by for one of our days of fun!

All next week Tuesday to Saturday!!!

11-6PM

Don’t forget to stop by and guess how many Buttons we have in our jar! to win a prize from The Golden Button!

Come make a Felt Woodland Creature Mask here on Tuesday From 3-6 PM

$12 per mask kit. Adult and kid sizes!

Children 8 and up can sew their own mask. younger children may use special glue to make a mask!

Call ahead or just show up

(203) 910-9948

We also just got in these Awesome Flash Card Prints by artyalyssa!

We have new Needle Felted Pumpkins in and This Wednesday is Needle Felting Owls!

There are still spaces available!

Call or Email to hold  a space

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

Find your Animal Spirit…

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Here is a little quiz you can try to see what animals are your Life Long Animal Totems…

  • When you were a child, what animal did you collect or obsess over that you are still attracted to today?
  • Of all animals if you could have any animal as a pet or companion what would it be?
  • When going to the zoo, which animal do you spend the most time with or are drawn to?
  • If you could be any animal what animal would it be?
  • What animal is in your dreams that you have had since childhood?
  • What animal are you afraid of that you have no idea why you are afraid of it?
  • Of all animals what animals are you most attracted to?
  • When you are out in nature, do you often seem to run into the same animal?
  • What animal have you bumped into over and over throughout your life?
  • What animal have you watched for hours?
  • Does art work or jewelry with a certain animal always attract you?

Which ever animals show up the most are your totems.
Then you can come make your animal totem charm today till 5 PM at The Golden Button.

A Narwal Whale, A Deer, A Crocodile, and a Sheep
(Very unfortunately mine is most likely a snake.)
Here is a photo of my little love Chase… Grabbing and squeezing a Boa Constrictor….
If you can’t stop over today you can come paint a wooden Pumpkin cut out tomorrow between 1 and 5 PM for $5. All ages are welcome!!! Wear a old shirt!
Look out for our Holiday Hours coming soon….
We will be open again on Sundays in November and December! from 12-5PM

Lots of Events

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Today was a little insane. This here website… disappeared. I was told it was gone forever but my hero, Carter, found it again and helped save it from ruin. Thanks Carter!!!!!

Here are some events you might be interested in…

  • Tomorrow (Friday afternoon) stop in anytime between 1 and 5 PM to make an Animal Totem Charm. Figure out your animal totem with our little quiz then make a beautiful little clay sculpture to keep forever. ($10 per person all ages welcome)

 

  • This Saturday stop in between 1 and 5 PM to paint a wooden Pumpkin!!! All ages welcome. Wear a smock!!! Cost is $5 while supplies last!

 

 

On Tuesday we will be celebrating out One Year Anniversary!

 

 

  • Tuesday from 3-5 come make a Woodland Creature Mask! ($12 per kit) ages 8 and up can sew their mask.  The younger kids can use special glue to create their mask!

 

 

On Wednesday evening teens and adults are invited to create a Needle Felted Owl with Rachel Gerowe. Please sign up ahead of time. class begins at 6:30 PM! Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam.)

 

 

  • On Thursday we will offer Open Painting from 3-6 PM. Open to all ages (including adults)  ($10 per canvas) Just drop in! Wear an old t-shirt to smock!
  • Next Friday we will have everything you need to make a spooky Haunted House sculpture ($20 per person) (discount for siblings) Show up anytime from 1-5 PM (you can work till 6 PM)
  • Next Saturday come by for treats and a Fiber Bee. (Stop by after the South Britain Historical walk and enjoy Hot Cocoa and a snack!) See demonstrations on how people still create art by knitting, crocheting, needle felting and weaving. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bring whatever project you are working on! 1-5 Pm

I hope you will join us next week for our celebration! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Golden Button in its first year of business!!!!

This Week… Animals and Pumpkins

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This week at The Golden Button…

New paintings….

 

New Flags….

 

New Card Designs….

Friday, October 19th: Make Your Own Animals Totem Amulet ($10)

(All ages are welcome to come create an animal sculpture out of clay but older children and adults will understand it more than others)

Learn how to find your animal totem! Then learn how to create it out of clay. Leave it overnight and have it turned into a wonderful permanent piece of art that you can wear or carry with you.

 

Paint a Pumpkin

Saturday, October 20th Stop by anytime between 1:00 to 5:00 to paint your very own wooden pumpkin cutout. All ages are welcome $5.00 per pumpkin! While pumpkins last!!! Wear a old t shirt or smock. Leave your pumpkin till Tuesday and we will varnish it for you!

 

Next Week is our One Year Anniversary!

October 26th:  Haunted House Sculpture ($20) (Ages 4 and up)

Build a haunted house out of lots of fun recycled and found objects. Make a hill, spooky house, make witches and ghosts crooked windows and much much more! Perfect scary sculpture for Halloween!!!

 

 

 

Anniversary Celebration Schedule!!!

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You are invited to come celebrate with us

October 23rd to October 27th 11:00 to 6:00 PM

Five days of sales, giveaways, arts and crafts, prizes, and treats to thanks you all for being such wonderful customers and friends!

Tuesday, October 23rd- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Felt Sewing: (you do not need to call ahead) Woodland Creatures and Woodland Creature Masks! ($12 per kit) from 3-6 PM. Ages 8 and up (kids, teens and Adults welcome!) (younger children can participate with glue or an adults help)

Wednesday, October 24th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Needle Felting Owls: (Please call ahead) Sculpt a Owl out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. From 6:30 to 9PM Cost is $35 (Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam) Sign up now ! or call for more information (203) 910-9948

Thursday, October 25th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Open Painting (you do not need to call ahead) From 3-6 PM stop by and create a beautiful painting! Open to all ages! Wear a smock or old shirt! Cost is $10 per canvas!

Friday, October 26th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Haunted House Sculptures! (you do not need to call ahead) Drop in betwen 1 and 6PM to build a haunted house just in time for Halloween! Cost is $20 per person!

Saturday, October 27th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Knitting/ Crocheting/ Fiber Bee! (you do not need to call ahead) From 1 to 6 PM Stop in after the Historic Society Walk in South Britian for Hot Cocoa, treats and a real old fashion Knitting Bee! Bring whatever you are working on and meet some friends and work on your project! Sale on Local yarn!

Please join us! Its going to be fun! Also Guess How Many Buttons are in our Button Jar to win a prize!!! The Golden Button 600 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT (203) 910-9948 http://www.goldenbuttonshop.com

Hope to see you there!!!!

Witches!!!

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Here at The Golden Button we are getting ready for Halloween….

Today Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals taught everyone how to make WITCHES!

    

This is you last chance to sign up for Spooky Drawing…

It begins tomorrow at 4:15 PM!!!!

Here are some handmade Halloween Sketch books for students in the class…..

You can also sign up for Needle Felting Owls on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 PM!!

or Needle Felting Turkeys on Sunday, November 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Spooky Stuff and New Items at The Golden Button!

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Making Sketch Books for our Spooky Drawing Class that Begins this Monday….. you can still sign up

call or email (203) 910-9948

or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

  • How to Draw Spooky Things…(ages 5 and up) 

Mondays at 4:15- 5:00 PM

Since Halloween is coming up sign up for a Halloween drawing class!  Learn to draw haunted houses, scary monsters, ghosts, jack-o lanters, witches moons, spooky cats and much more! Then on the last day of class make a super scary painting out of Halloween things!!!

October 15, 22, and 29th!

Cost is $45 plus $10 supply fee!

New Items at The Golden Button….

   

 

 

 Witches!

Come Needle Felt a Witch tomorrow Sunday, October 14th from 2-4 PM!

cost is $35 save $5 if you bring your own needles!

 

 

Hope you are having a happy Autumn day!