Summer at The Golden Button
We are now offering a $5.oo discount for cash payments. You can register now for a class online https://the-golden-button.square.site or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com to save a spot in a class and pay at the studio. (203) 910-9948
Please do not enter the studio if you are sick. We will still offer one makeup per month if you are sick or have been exposed to illness. Please do not come to the studio if you are ill. We may have some classes outside if we have nice weather!!!



Wild Animal Art! Tuesdays from 11:00- 11:45 AM (Mommy and Mini Art)
Session 1- July 11, 18, 25th from 11:00-11:30/ 11:45 AM (Cost is $55 for 3 weeks)
Session 2- August 1, 8, 15 and 22nd from 11:00-11:30/ 11:45 AM (Cost is $74 for 4 weeks)
This Summer, little kids can create some wild works of art! Classes will be outside, bring drinks, bug spray and whatever you will need to be comfortable. Class will take place under our beautiful trees!!! Splatter , stamp their animal feet in paint, throw pomp-poms drenched in paint at a canvas, smoosh colors together to make flowers and make some fun ART! (Great for little ones)
Pencils, Paint, Clay and Paper mache: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM
Session 1- July 11, 18, 25th from 4:30-5:30 PM (Cost is $85 includes supplies).
Session 2- August 1, 8, 15 and 22nd from 4:30-5:30 PM (Cost is $110 includes supplies)
Elementary and middle school age kids can join us on Tuesdays to create artwork with all their favorite materials!
Teen/ Adult Painting and Art: Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Session 1- July 11, 18, 25th from 5:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $85 includes supplies).
Session 2- August 1, 8, 15 and 22nd from 5:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $110 includes supplies)
Join us on Tuesday evenings to get a bit creative! Teens and adults are invited to come and create awesome artwork. Paint, draw or sculpt. You pick your project and work on your skills! Miss Kate will help guide you. Relax and be creative.
Sewing Class: Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
Session 1- July 12, 19, 26th from 5:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $95 includes supplies)
Session 2- August 2, 9, 16 and 23rd from 5:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $125 includes supplies)
Join us on Wednesday to Sew! Learn how to use your sewing machine and great hand sewing techniques!!! Create awesome projects! Sew up some clothes, make gifts and more! Bring your machine and manual. Work at your own pace and on projects you want to make! We will provide the rest! (KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS ARE WELCOME)
Mini Summer Camps : Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Join us this summer for some super fun mini summer camps. Three days of fun themes and projects. All Arts & crafts classes are great for preschool, kindergarten and elementary age kids. (Hand sewing is best for ages 6 and up and machine its typically 7 and up to teen. Please bring your sewing machine or make arrangements to borrow one from us) (Save $5 if you pay by cash or check) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Science Art: Slimy Week
June 21, 22, and 23rd from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join us for this super fun week of science, art, and slimy things. Make s super fun slug, some icky sticky slime, and enjoy other fun slimy things. Cost is $92 includes supplies
Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine/ Beginner Sewing
June 21, 22, and 23rd from from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
This class is perfect for all sewers…. Even if you have never used a sewing machine. Learn as you make super fun projects. Bring your own sewing machine to learn on! (More experienced sewers are welcome to join) Cost is $95 includes supplies
Hand Sewing: Stuffed Critters
June 28, 29, and 30th Noon to 1:00 PM
Great for children new to sewing. Lots of awesome animal patterns! Pick your favorites. (Adults are welcome to stay and help younger sewers if they want.) Cost is $95 includes supplies
3D Food Art: Cake Decorating and Candy Making
June 28, 29, and 30th from 1:30-2:30 PM
Make some awesome sculptures and paintings based on our favorite foods. Mini clay food, silly plate painting, and more. We will even get to use real cake decorating supplies and piping bags!! No food is actually used in making food sculptures. Cost is $100 includes supplies

Fabric Dying and Sewing
July 5, 6, 7th 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Dye your own fabric using a super fun technique… then make it into something fun! Day one is fabric dying and then we will sew things using our awesome fabric! Cost is $105
Triops, Giant Salamanders and UNBELIEVABLE creatures you don’t know about.
July 5, 6, 7th from 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Create awesome sculptures and paintings based on some really fun creatures you probably don’t know about!!! Use clay, paint and natural objects to create habitats and dioramas. We will even show you how to make fun realistic water for your critters. Cost is $92 includes supplies
Sewing: Pick your pattern
July12, 13, and 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 PM
Sew what you want. Pick from our patterns or bring your own. Cost is $95 includes supplies
Wizards, Witches, and Potion Art
July12, 13, and 14 from 2:00-3:00 PM
Do you like wizards? Witches? Well let’s whip up some witch, wizard or fairy potions (Science experiments) pick between makingfairy wings or a magic wand, make a magical house to play with and other fun fairytale inspired art. Make a magical animal pet, and more. Cost is $92 includes supplies
Designing Clothes and a Fashion Show (2 HOURS A DAY)
July 19, 20, and 21 from 10:30 to 12:30 PM
Join us for this awesome week of fun and fashion. Children will create a finished piece of clothing off their own measurements. We will sketch, plan measure and create. At the end of the final day we will have a fun fashion show and take pictures at our fashion backdrop. (Great for kids with some sewing machine experience. If you have no sewing experience one of our other sewing classes would be great to take ahead of time.) Cost is $180 includes supplies
Arts and Craft Mini Camp: Under The Sea
July 26, 27 and 28th from 11-12PM
Join us for some super fun summer art! Make an aquarium, paint a giant fish or sea creature and so much more! All ages are welcome! Cost is $95 includes supplies
Sewing: Ice Cream Party
July 26, 27 and 28th from 12:00- 1:00PM
Sew sundaes, ice cream cones, ice pop pillows, bananas, cherry lots of fun ice cream inspired projects to keep you cool. We might even have a treat! Cost is $95 includes supplies
Designing Clothes and a Fashion Show (2 HOURS A DAY)
AUGUST 2, 3, and 4TH from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Join us for this awesome week of fun and fashion. Children will create a finished piece of clothing off their own measurements. We will sketch, plan measure and create. At the end of the final day we will have a fun fashion show and take pictures at our fashion backdrop. Great for kids with some sewing machine experience. If you have no sewing experience one of our other sewing classes would be great to take ahead of time.) Cost is $180 includes supplies
Arts and Craft Mini WORLDS
August 9, 10 and 11th from 2:00-3:00 PM
Create all sorts of fantastic sculptures! Create a diorama, a clay creature and more! Lots of fun and a little messy! Use lots of super fun treasures to finish your artwork!!! Cost is $95 includes supplies
Sewing Dolls, Clothes and Stuffies
August 9, 10 and 11th from 3:00-4:00 PM
Sew up some dolls, doll clothes or super fun stuffed animals!!!!Cost is $95 includes supplies
Things that Glow in the Dark:
August 16, 17 and 18th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Glowing mushrooms. Deep sea creatures, making lightening bugs and glow worms, stars and other super fun things to light up the night. Cost is $95 includes supplies
Sewing Machine Mini Camp: Giant Stuffed Animals
August 16, 17 and 18th from 4:00- 5:00 PM
Pick from so many awesome animals and learn to build a super fun giant stuffed animal, install special eyes, Blow up tiny patterns, and much much more! Everything from a sea horse, to a narwhale, a manatee and more! Lots of animals and creatures to pick from or let us know what kind of animal you want (before the first class!) Focus on machine and hand sewing. Cost is $115 includes supplies
Sewing Machine Mini Camp: Sew Whatever You like!
August 23, 24 and 25th from 11:00- 12:00 PM
Pick from so many awesome patterns. Make a sweet Summer dress, or make a bunch of fun back to school items, or more! So many patterns to pick from! All levels welcome! Focus on machine and hand sewing. Cost is $105 includes supplies
Animals, Paint and Clay
August 23, 24 and 25th from 12:00-1:00 PM
Kids of all ages are invited to explore their favorite animals! Make an awesome giant painting or create a fantastic world for you critters to live in! Paint Sculpture and more! Cost is $95 includes supplies
Special Events

Bigfoot and Beer Paint Night: Friday, June 2nd from 6:00-7:30 PM (Rootbeer that is!).
Join us for this super fun adult/ child night of painting at The Golden Button! A great night out with your Dad, Uncle or Papa! Miss Kate with guide you through a super awesome painting of bigfoot while you sip some rooter! (Moms, aunts, friends… are welcome to join the kids!!) Cost is $65 for one adult and one child.
Big Cat Paint Night: Saturday, June 3rd from 4:00- 5:30 PM Paint your favorite big cat!!!! Miss Kate will help you thought your painting. Cheetahs, Pallas’ Cats, Snow Leopards, lynx, Jaguars, and more!!!! So much fun! All ages are welcome. Paint any cat you want.(You are welcome and encouraged to bring a photo of your favorite cat on your phone to work from or print it) !!!Cost is $40 per person feel free to wear your favorite cat ears!!!
Paint Night- Succulents: Thursday, June 22 from 5:30-7:00PM
If you love a cactus, or succulents… join us to paint a beautiful collection of succulents. Cost us $40 per person
Kids Night Out: Custom Stuffed Animal! Friday, June 30th from 6:00- 7:45 PM
This is a truly awesome event. Kids can design their own perfect stuffed animal. Draw a picture and send it to Miss Kate and she will make it into a pattern and get your pieces prepared to make your dream critters. Kids ages 6 and up will create a one of a kind awesome stuffed animal to take home (Please send us a drawing or two of what your child would like to create and we will help them make their own custom animals!) Cost is $45 per person
Paint Pouring Night: Thursday, July 6th from 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for some fun to create beautiful pieces of art by pouting paint. Learn some fun techniques and explore (Class will meet outside. May be rescheduled for bad weather) Cost is $45 per person

Shark Week Painting!!!: Friday July 14th from 5:00-6:30 PM Join us during Shark Week to paint your very favorite type of shark! Whale shark, tiger shark, great whites!!! Pick from lots of fun shark pictures. You can even add some fun shells, sand and more! Cost is $40 per person
Friday July 28th to be announced
Thursday, August 17th to be announced