We were very lucky to be visited by the wonderful guys at Simply Local CT!!!
I’m not going to lie… I am pretty excited since The Golden Button isn’t even One Year Old YET!!!! I would say that was because we have the greatest friends and customers in the whole world.
How to Draw Spooky Things…(ages 5 and up) begins next week!
Tuesdays at 5:00- 5:45 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!!!
5 week Class!!!
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th!
Cost is $65 plus $10 supply fee includes a handmade sketchbook!!!
Sign up now!!! email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
or call (203) 910-9948
I began to make some fancy paper mache pumpkins today!!!
We just added this class to our October Schedule!
Beginner Sewing on your machine… Ages 10 and up
Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30
October 8, 15, 22, and 29th
Bring your own machine and manual to The Golden Button on Monday evenings in October and learn basic sewing machine techniques. This is a four-session class. You will learn all sort of things from how to work your machine, cutting a pattern, straight stitch and finishing edges all leading to a pillow as your finished product. (adults are welcome to come too)
Taught by Maura Bergman
Cost is $75 for a 4-class session plus $16 supply fee.
Sign up now… Space is very limited!
We have new Autumn and Halloween Needle Felting Kits!
We also have lots of wonderful Local Yarn!!! To start your fall knitting projects! On Sale this week for 10% off!
Today was our last day of Kid’s Art Adventure Class!
The children made fossils, crystals, and scientific drawings!
At the end of class there was a large selection of materials, yarn. glue, sequins. markers and some other items that were available for mixed medium pieces of art!
You can sign up now for October Classes!
Needle Felting, spooky drawing, monster making, sewing, Halloween art, and bookmaking!
email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
to hold spaces!
Here are some pictures from yesterdays workshop…Needle Felting Bats!
I spent yesterday making acorns…
We just decided to do another Needle Felting class in October
Wednesday, October 24th from 6:30- 9:00 PM
OWLS!!!!
Email : goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com to save a space
Visit our October Schedule page to see other classes and workshops in October and to sign up for classes now!!!
The Golden Button is open till 4 PM today for Needle Felting Bats!!! Stop by for a quick visit!!!!
We would like to announce a very special workshop…
Hardcover Book Making with Dennis and Krissy from Kleiner Eisbär
On Thursday, October 11th and 18th from 5:00 to 6:30, join Dennis and Krissy Maksymiw from Kleiner Eisbär for a two-part class in making a hardcover hand-bound Coptic book at The Golden Button in Southbury, CT. Coptic bindings are among the oldest bindings, serving as both structural and decorative facets of a book. (Coptic bound books open and lie completely flat.)
For Teenagers and Adults. This is a two-part class
Cost is $42 plus $5 supply fee
Please sign up ahead of time The Deadline to sign up is October 9th. Please contact The Golden Button before then to hold a space. Space is limited!
(203) 910-9948
or email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
We had a lovely Mini Autumn Festival. Here is a photo from Saturday.
Photos from Needle Felting Bats today…
Next month we are making Needle Felting Witches! Sign up now spaces fill up quickly!!! Class is October 14th from 2-4 PM at The Golden Button. Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and Needles!)
Call, email or stop by to sign up! (203) 910-9948 goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
Join us this Saturday at The Golden Button for a Mini Autumn Festival!!!!
Check out our upcoming classes on our Schedule of Classes Page!!!
Sign up now for October!!!
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The leaves are starting to fall at The Golden Button.
This Sunday from 2-4 PM is Needle Felting BATS!!!! Getting ready for Fall.
There are still spaces available. Come learn how to sculpt a Bat out of wool!
Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Here are some pictures from our Kid’s Art Adventure Class… It was Crystal day! We made Alum Crystals and drew some Amethysts and Geodes.
Then we finished up our Fossils from last week with some metallic and glitter paint.
Take a look at our October Schedule to find a new class or workshop!
October is a very important month for The Golden Button….
We have some very wonderful events, workshops and classes planned!!! Stop by anytime in October and guess how many buttons are in our button jar. At the end of October we will award the correct guesser with a very special gift from The Golden Button!!!
for 5 days of shopping discounts, treats, and giveaways for customer appreciation and a very fun Anniversary!!!!
Here are some spooky things in October… Sign up now!!!
Machine Sewing For Beginners (ages 9 and up) More information to come!!!!
On Mondays at 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Bring your own sewing machine. Learn the basics and how to use your machine finish the four week class off by creating your own pillow.
Taught by Maura Bergman
October (Dates to be announced!)
Cost is (To be announced!)
How to Draw Spooky Things…(ages 5 and up)
Tuesdays at 5:00- 5:45 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!!!
5 week Class!!!
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th!
Cost is $65 plus $10 supply fee!
Making Monsters and Other Stuffed Creatures and Dolls! (ages 8 and up.)
Wednesdays at 5:00 to 5:45 PM
Design your own monsters then build them!! Begin by drawing a monster creation. Then use materials to actually make it into a stuffed animal!
(Some basic hand sewing experience is a plus)
October 10, 17 and 24
Cost is $48 plus $10 supply fee.
Little Kids Art (Ages 2 to 5)
Thursdays 2:00 to 2:45 PM.
Children: ages 2- 5 will have fun with bubble art, nature sculptures and so much more. Young children get hands on. With lots of fun mediums and new things to try!
October 4, 11, 18, 25
Taught by Kate Gorham
(Cost is $ 50 plus a $10 Supply fee)
October 5th: Vegetable and Leaf printmaking ($10)
All ages are welcome to come and explore printing on material. Practice printing them make a beautiful Print to take home and display! (wear a smock or old clothes)
October 12th: Making Stuffed Animals ($25 per stuffed creation)
Turn your drawings into pillows and stuffed animals.
Design a drawing, color it in, and then have it transformed into a stuffed animal or pillow for you!!! (No sewing) (please allow a week for finished product)
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.
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!!!
Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves!!!
Saturday, October 13th at 3:00 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!!! These are wonderful fast gifts perfect for many people. Start your Holiday gift making now!!!
Taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm in Orange.
Cost is $35 for the class.
When you sign up we will give you a supply list. 10% off local yarn if you sign up for this class.
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!
Needle Felting Witches
Sunday October 14th from 2-4:30 PM
Come and create a WITCH!!! Learn how to Needle Felt a witch with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Original. (Cost is $35. Save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles!) (teenagers and up please)
South Britain Historical Walk
Saturday October 27th (Free) join us after the South Britian Historical walk for Hot Chocolate and Fiber Art Demonstrations! See Local artists who knit, Crochet, Needle Felt and spin their own yarn!!!
Please call or email us to hold spaces for you.
(203) 910- 9948
or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
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