Little Animals Class… Drawing animals pictures with shapes.
Here are some photos from our Valentines Creations Class….
Photos from Open Painting…..
Someone very cute colored a picture for me. It is on display at The Golden Button!
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The Golden Button
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.
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!
Valentine Making….
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!
New Classes
Stop by today, Friday and Saturday between 12-5 PM for Open Valentine Making!!! $14 per kit.
All ages welcome!
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
- 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.
- 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)
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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)
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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
Join us….
Valentine Making Kits are all ready! Stop in during our Open Valentine Making hours this week…. Get a kit of cards, envelopes, and tags to decorate and adorn with lots of crafty valentines treasures.
*Open Valentine Making
Stop by The Golden Button during our Open Valentine Making Hours and create fun Valentines!
We will have a large collection of supplies, papers, hearts, stamps, lace and other supplies to create your Valentines.
(This is a self guided workshop) All ages welcome.
Wednesday, February 6th (12-5 PM)
Friday, February 8th (12-5 PM)
Saturday, February 9th (12-5 PM)
Sunday, February 10th (12-2 PM)
Wednesday, February 13th (12-5 PM)
Cost is $ 14 per person per kit
Local Love @ The Golden Button
Join us this weekend…..Sweet Treats, Valentine Making, Local Handmade Gifts, Valentine cards and Much Much more!!!Friday 12-5, Saturday 12-5 and Sunday 12-2 |
Here are photos from a very special Birthday Party this weekend!!!
We made 3-d Paintings! It was a off- site B-day Party!
Aren’t they so cute!
Birthday Parties!!!
We have some very cute parties at The Golden Button! Here are some photos from last weeks Birthday party!!! We made 3-d sculpture paintings…
Call (203) 910-9948, email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or stop by to get more info about birthday parties or showers!
Lots of fun!!!
Don’t forget to sign up for a class or workshops….. click here.
We still have spaces in most of our classes!!!
On Vacation
The Golden Button will be on Vacation from now till Wednesday, January 8th.
but….. I won’t be on a tropical island…
You may still contact me via email (goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com) or Facebook. Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
I will be posting upcoming classes this week… Some new ones are Kids Beginner Machine Sewing, Needle Felting Owls or Penguins and winter art classes!
Thank you all for being such wonderful friends and customers. I am very blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life.
New Hours and Little Kid Art
Little Kids Art on Thursdays
From 2-2:45 children explore all sorts of art mediums.
Pastels…
Mixed medium sculptures… towns
Contact us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com if your would like your child to participate in this class.
New hours at The Golden Button begin this weekend…
We will be open tomorrow (Sunday) from noon to 5 PM. We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight. (I probably will)
Updated Class and Halloween!
We are going to postpone some of our classes a week or two (due to Hurricane Sandy and power outages and everything everyone has been through.)
We will go ahead with Little Kid Art at 2:00 PM today.
- 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)
This class has been shortened and therefor the cost is reduced…
November 8, 15, and 29th as well (No Class on the 22nd for Thanksgiving)
cost is $42 plus $10 supply fee
November 1, 8, 15, 29
(Cost is $ 58 plus a $15 Supply fee)
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Printmaking, Transfers, Ink and Paint
To Be Announced.
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 7 and up.
We will focus on creating printed patterns, transferring photos and learning new art processes.
Do to rescheduling conflicts we are going to try a different day.
November 2,9, 16
(Cost is $ 45 plus a $13 Supply fee)
Here are some highlights from Halloween!
We Are One Year Old!
Its official… The Golden Button is ONE!!! We have had a wonderful, successful first year! With lots of new friends and fun classes, workshops, artists, and lots and lots of great pictures! We would like to say thank you to everyone who has visited and supported the shop for the past year! We look forward to new and wonderful things in the future! I hope to see you in the coming months during the holidays! Thank you for remembering how important it is to support local business and local artists!
love,
Kate
I received this beautiful pink box filled with delicious Gluten free/ dairy free cupcakes for our anniversary!!! From Scrumptious Cupcakery! My best friend from when I was little makes delicious cupcakes!!
Just a few reminders….
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
November classes are beginning this week… sign up now!!
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! 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!
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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)
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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)
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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)
Sign up now spaces are limited!
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