December at The Golden Button

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Things to do….
-Order custom Pet Portraits by Kate Gorham.
-Visit Flander’s Artisan Marketplace to find treasures made by Miss Kate and other local artists!
-Visit The Golden Button
to make….Advent Calendars, Nutcrackers, The Cold Moon, St Nicholas and moreeeeee!!!

December 2025

The Golden Button Arts & Craft Studio

122 South Pomperaug Ave. Woodbury, Connecticut

Please call (203) 910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com

to sign up for a class.

http://www.goldenbuttonshop.com https://the-golden-button.square.site/

Homeschool Art

Meets Tuesday in December 2, 9, 16, and 23rd from 3:00-4:00 PM

Join us at The Golden Button to explore and create. Try new mediums. Paint, sculpt, or learn how to sew. Cost is $125

Sewing

Meets Tuesday in December 2, 9, 16, and 23rd from 5:30-6:30 PM

Kids, older kids, teens and adults are invited to come and learn how to sew or work on your projects. Bring your sewing machine and manual… we will supply the rest! Make holiday gifts, stockings, stuffed animals, clothes and more! Cost is $125

Early Dismissal: Creation Station

Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month-

December 3 and 17th Class begins at 2:45 PM and goes till 4:00 PM

Take the bus to The Golden Button to create some super fun artwork and explore new ways to create art. Sewing, sculpture, painting and more! Projects include seasonal themes.Children are encouraged to bring a drink and a snack. Woodbury kids coming off the bus will have a little time at the studio before class begins.

(Cost is $65 for 2 classes)

Drawing and Painting Class- Wednesday

Meets Wednesdays in December 3rd 10th and 17th from 4:30- 5:30 PM

Work on your drawing skills….practice drawing, shading and work on perspective too, then incorporate it into your drawings! Children are welcome to stay for Friday Art too! Great for kids who love drawing but need a little help. Children are encourages to bring their sketches and drawings they are working on! Cost is $95

Thursday Sewing

Meets Thursdays in December 4, 11th and 18th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Join us for sewing. Learn how to sew or work on your projects. Bring your sewing machine and manual… we will supply the rest! Make holiday gifts, stockings, stuffed animals, clothes and more! Cost $95

Mommy and Mini Art

Meets Friday in December 5, 12th and 19thfrom 10:30- 11:00 ishAM

Have so much fun with your little one! Super fun messy art for parents or caregivers and little kids (8 months and up) Awesome safe and age appropriate projects. All supplies are non toxic. (3 week session) Cost is $50 for the whole series.

Friday Art: Elf School

Meets Friday in December 5, 12th and 19th from 4:30-5:30. Join us on Fridays to create magical winter fun. Try all sorts of magical supplies and materials. Make lots super fun holiday treasures and gifts too! Plus some fun candy cane artwork! (Cost is $95)

Special Events and Workshops:

Small Business Saturday

Design Your Own Advent Calendars

Saturday, November 29th from 1:00-3:00 PM

Join us to Design and create a personalized, hand drawn advent calendar. You will get the pre-cut template to a 24 door advent calendar ready to go. 1 person or 2 family members can work together to glue, pen, watercolors and mre to draw and paint your own wonderful advent calendar! Great for kids who love to draw. Cost is $35 per advent calendar

Ornament Painting

Saturday, November 29th from 3:00- 4:00 PM

All ages are welcome to make some beautiful wooden ornaments to save for years and year. Get 3 wooden ornaments. All paint is nontoxic but can stain. Paint, and Decorate, add snowflakes and ribbons and more! Cost is $25 per person.

St. Nicholas Paint Night

Friday, December 5th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join us to paint this fun St Nicholas, Christmas village painting. Miss Kate will Guide you through this super fun painting on St. Nicholas Eve. (Ages 5 and up) Cost is $35 per person.

The Cold Moon: Guided Painting

Friday, December 12th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Celebrate the Cold Moon (December’s full moon) the winter solstice. Join us to paint this fun Winter Mouse painting. Miss Kate will guide you through this super fun painting. (Ages 5 and up) Cost is $35 per person.

Vinatge Inspired Putz Houses/ gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 13th from 10:45 AM -12:00 PM

Join us to create vinatge inspired Putz houses!… paint and decorate adorable Putz houses. Complete with lots of glitter and some vintage treasures to decorate. Each participant gets a “putz house” to paint and decorate. Houses are approximatly seven inches. Add trees, snow, candy and much more! Cost is $45

Ornament Painting

Sunday, December 14th from 1:00- 2:00 PM

Giant Nutcrackers Crafternoon

Sunday, December 14th from 2:00- 3:30 PM

Join us paint a huge wooden nutcracker. Space is limited. Paint and decorate your nutcracker, have some cocoa and finish off by making a special ornament to bring home. Cost is $60 for two people to work on one nutcracker together.

Christmas Tree : Guided Painting

Friday, December 19th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join us to paint and decorate this fun Christmas tree painting. Add all sorts of gems, glitter, sequins and more! Miss Kate will Guide you through this super fun painting. Great for younger kids too! Paint can stain. Cost is $35 per person.

Twas the Night Before Christmas: Kids Crafternoon

Saturday, December 20th from 11:00-1:00 PM

Drop the kids off for this fun crafternoon. Shop, wrap, or have nap…. while rthe kids listen to the Night Before Christmas and make lots of super fun arts and crafts. Including a winter slime. (Ages 5 and up) Cost is $55 per person.

Need more time….

Ornament Painting-

Saturday, December 20th from 1:00-2:00 PM

December at The Golden Button!

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122 South Pomperaug Ave. Woodbury, CT (203) 910-9948

Register 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. Cash discount…. Save $5 pay cash at the studio.

Kids Machine Sewing (Tuesday)

Meets Tuesdays: December 3, 10, and 17 th from 4:30-5:30 PM

Bring your sewing machine and manual… we will supply the rest! Make awesome clothes, gifts, stuffed animals and more!!!! Many projects to pick from! Work at your own level. (3 weeks) Cost is $95

Sewing/ Art for Teens/Adults

Meets Tuesdays: December 3, 10, and 17 th from from 5:30-6:30 PM

Older kids, teens and adults are invited to come and learn how to sew or work on your projects. Bring your sewing machine and manual… we will supply the rest! Cost is $95

Creation Station Art Meets Wednesdays in December 4, 11, and 18th from 3:30-4:30 PM Join us for a super fun and creative class for kids and little ones. This class will encourage kids to be creative with lots of fun and found objects. Glue, tape, paint, stick, and more. This class is great for younger artists as well as elementarty age kids as well as homeschool kids. (Kids in Woodbury/ Bethlehem are welcome to get off the bus at the studio) Cost is $95

Holiday Gift Sewing

Meets Wednesdays: December 4, 11, and 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Children, teens or adults will create awesome holiday gifts!!! Make mittens, pot holders scarves, totebags, clothes, gift items, holiday inspired projects, stuffed animals, and so much more! Learn to use your machine or continue to learn new skills! New to seing? Make beautiful hand sewn ornaments too! Work at your own pace. Bring your machine, sewing kits, and manual! Lots of awesome projects!!! Cost is $100

After School Art Meets Thursdays, December 5, 12, and 19th from 4:30- 5:30 PM Make a super fun art projects… grab some clay, make a sculpture or take a canvases and paint! Let’s make some fun artwork. (3 weeks) Cost is $95

Friday Art: Land of Sweets Meets Fridays December 6, 13, 20th from 4:30- 5:30 PM Make super fun sweet inspired artwork with 3-d elements, create a fun piece of pie, great big cookies and other artwork inspired by winter treats. Cost is $100 includes supplies

Special Events at The Golden Button

122 South Pomperaug Ave. Woodbury, Connecticut.

(203) 910-9948 or email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com

http://www.goldenbuttonshop.com Register Online at https://the-golden-button.square.site

Ornament Painting (Great for Little kids and all ages). Friday, November 29th from 1:00-1:45 PM Join us to make some beautiful wooden holiday ornaments to save for years to come! Each participant will get four special ornaments to paint and decorate! All ages are welcome. (Paint can stain but is non toxic we also have a washable option for little friends) Cost is $25 per person.

Holiday Slime Party Friday, November 29th from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Join us for this extremely fun event. Make two awesome winter slimes. Lots of colors and fun add ins… penguins, snowmen and more!! Great for kids 5 and up. Cost is $40 per child.

Family Crafternoon: Advent Calendars Saturday, November 30th 1:00-3:00 PM Join us to create a beautiful keepsake advent calendar to enjoy for years to come. 2-3 family members can work together to glue, sew and more! We will premake the calendar, numbers and lots of cut outs to decorate. Cost is $75 per advent calendar (Space is limited. You must register before Thanksgiving)

Adult/ Child Guided Painting: Gingerbread Houses Friday,December 6th from 5:30-7:00 PM Join us to paint whimsical yummy gingerbread house. All ages are welcome. Miss Kate will guide you to paint a wonderful background, gingerbread and then all lots of gliuttery fun candies and sweets! (We will have tracers if you want it to be a bit easier. Cost is $70 for two painters. Or $40 for one painter

Ornament Painting (Great for Little kids and all ages). Sunday, December 8th, from 1:00-1:45 PM Join us to make some beautiful wooden holiday ornaments to save for years to come! Each participant will get four special ornaments to paint and decorate! All ages are welcome. (Paint can stain but is non toxic we also have a washable option for little friends) Cost is $25 per person.

Giant Nutcrackers Crafternoon Sunday, December 8th, from 2:00- 3:30 PM Join us paint a huge wooden nutcracker. Space is limited. Paint and decorate your nutcracker, have some cocoa and finish off making a special ornament to bring home. Cost is $60 for two people to work on one nutcracker together.

Guided Paint Night: The Grinch and Max Friday, December 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Join us to paint the Grinch and Max!! Miss Kate will guide you through every step and help you along the way!!! Tracers will be avaliable if you want to use them. Cost is $40 per person

Ornament Painting (Great for Little kids and all ages). Saturday, December 14th from 11:00-11:45 PM Join us to make some beautiful wooden holiday ornaments to save for years to come! Each participant will get four special ornaments to paint and decorate! All ages are welcome. (Paint can stain but is non toxic we also have a washable option for little friends) Cost is $25 per person.

Gingerbread Houses Sculpture Day Saturday, December 14th from 12:00-1:30 PM Join us for this super whimsical event. Create beautiful Gingerbread house to play with add fun things like sugar plum fairy decorations, a nutcracker ornament or a little stage diorama complete with a spinning ballerina! Cost is $40 per person

How to be an Elf- Kids Night Out Friday, December 20th at 5:30-7:00 PM Join us to celebrate all things Elf. Make a some fun sculptures… a great big cocoa sculpture and a candy cane necklace too. Great for big and little kids. Cost is $40

Need some time… send your kids to Elf Training Day….

How to be an Elf- Kids Day Out Sunday, December 22nd from 1:00-3:00 PM Drop the kids off so they can learn to be an Elf while you get some time to yourself! Kids will make some little gifts and decorate a tiny stocking, next they will make a bunch of fun ornaments and some gift tags too! Cost is $45

Need more time…. Sign up for both and send a snack and a drink

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Art Sunday, December 22nd from 3:00-4:30 PM Kids will create an awesome holiday painting and have time to make a special little Rudolph piece too! Cost is $40

No School December 23rd?

Holiday Sewing Class Monday, December 23rd from 11-12:30 PMJoin us to make stockings, Christmas tree pillows, Candy canes and stuffed gingerbread men! Great for new and experienced sewers. Makes great gifts!! Cost is $40 New to sewing… we will have hand sewing options too!

Holiday Crafts Monday, December 23rd from 12:30-2:00 PM Drop the kids off to do some super fun holiday inspired crafts including old fashion Putz houses!!! Great for all ages. Paint, glue and much more! $40

January 2024

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The Golden Button Arts & Craft Studio 122 South Pomperaug Ave. Woodbury, CT (203) 910-9948

Please do not come to the studio if you are sick! We will offer one makeup per session for illness related absences.

January…

Little Kids Art

Meets Tuesdays: Tuesdays: January 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 11:00-11:45 AM

Have so much fun with your little one! Super fun messy art for caregivers and little kids. This class is designed for all little friends. Paint, clay, animals and more! All supplies are non toxic. (4 week session) $65 for the whole series.

Kids Machine Sewing (Tuesday)

Meets Tuesdays: January 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 4:30-5:30 PM Bring your sewing machine and manual… we will supply the rest! Make awesome clothes, gifts, stuffed animals and more!!!! Many projects to pick from! All levels are welcome (4 Weeks) Cost is $125

Teen/Adult Sewing

Meets Tuesdays: January 9, 16, 23 and 30th from 5:30-6:30 PM

Teens and adults are invited to come and create awesome paintings, sculptures or even sew! Paint on canvas and work on your skills or make a fun fabric or clay project!! Miss Kate will help guide you. Everyone is encouraged to be creative. (4 Weeks) Cost is $125

Wednesday Sewing

Meets Wednesdays: January 10, 17, 24 and 31st from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Children and teens will create awesome machine sewn projects!!! Make tote bags, clothes, gift items, holiday inspired projects, stuffed animals, gifts and so much more! Learn to use your machine or continue to learn new skills! Work at your own pace. Bring your machine, sewing kits, and manual! Lots of awesome projects!!! (4 Weeks) Cost is $125

Home School Art

Meets Thursdays: January 11, 18, 25th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Explore a new artist each week while trying our some of there techniques! Super fun and sort of messy. Great for elementary age kids! (3 Weeks) Cost is $125

After School Art! Mixed Media Art

Meets Thursdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Elementary and middle school age kids work on their drawing, painting and sculpture skills while creating fun artwork! (4 Weeks) Cost is $125

Teen/Adult Art and Painting

Meets Tuesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25th from 5:30-6:30 PM

Winter Animals Meets Fridays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Visit different countries this winter to explore and create art inspired by many of our favorite winter animals! Arctic wolves and foxes, walrus and seals, polar bears and penguins, Ermine and Narwhals too! Clay, papermache, fur, moss and more. Great for elementary age kids and younger kids can come too! Cost is $125

Special Events:

Winter Arts and Crafts

Friday, January 12th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join us to create some lovely seasonal artwork! Enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallows while you create arts and crafts! Lots of projects to make snowflakes, snow globes and more. All ages are welcome great for little friends too! Cost is $35 per child.

Parent/ Child Paint Night: Arctic Fox

Friday, January 19th from 6:00-7:30 PM

You and your favorite person will create a magical winter arctic fox! Join us at The Golden Button! Miss Kate will guide you through every step and help you make some super cute reindeer. Decorate it how you like! Stars, snow, glitter, scarves and more! Cost is $65 for one adult and one child!

Paint Night: Winter Bird Painting

Friday, January 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM

Paint winter birds! Owls, Penguins, Cardinals, Junco birds! Join us at The Golden Button Bird a photo or a reference image if you like and miss Kate will guide you through a wonderful winter bird painting. Decorate it how you like! Stars, snow, glitter, scarves and more! Cost is $40 per person. Kids, teens and adults are welcome.

Christmas Time

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Last Minute Rush Paintings….Will be ready to pick up on Christmas Eve at The Golden Button!! Must order them before December 19th!

The Golden Button will be open late this Thursday and Friday! Thursday we will be having a Needle Felting Class with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. Sign up and you may choose to create a Polar Bear, a Penguin or a Santa!!!

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

Time: 6:30 to 9 ish PM

And…

There is still time for local shopping and ornament making at The Golden Button!!!

All ages are welcome to drop into The Golden Button to create beautiful wooden ornaments that will last for years to come! Wear a smock or old shirt! Lots of fun!!!

Cost is $12 for 3 ornaments. From noon to 5 PM

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Come Make a Glitter House.

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Come make a beautiful holiday house On Christmas Eve! Drop in Between 12 and 3PM. Cost is $10 per house.

They are traditionally called “glitter houses” and were very popular in the 30’s. Families built little communities around their nativity, Christmas tree, or train set at the holidays. Quite a few included inexpensive, glitter-sprinkled buildings made of pasteboard.

We have lots of plain little houses today which you can paint, then decorate with glitter, sequins, pom poms and other little treasures. They come out beautiful and each one has a little hole in the back for you to put a christmas tree light in.

Stop in tomorrow from 12-3 to make one too!

We will be open On Christmas Eve from 12-4 PM. Stop in for some last minute holiday Shopping. We still have lots of beautiful locally made items for you.

We will be closed on Christmas Day and we will be open for the rest of the week till 5 PM.

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Cider Mill Design Terrariums will be for sale tomorrow. All proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook Fund.

Here are some photos from Ornament Painting…

The Golden Button

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We have lots of new items……

Ornaments

Mittens

Needle Felted Ornaments

Fox

Polar Bear

New Holiday Cards

Ladder Necklaces

Poor and Pretty Cupcake Soaps!

Stop by The Golden Button to do some holiday shopping!!!

Here are some photos of Ornament Painting today….

Stop in Tomorrow and Saturday for Ornament Painting!!!

$10 for 3. All ages are welcome!!!

Santa!!!

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All re-stocked and ready for Ornament Painting tomorrow at The Golden Button!

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! Stop in anytime between 12 and 5 PM to paint some ornaments!!! Cost is $10 for 3. All ages are welcome. Bring a smock or wear an old t-shirt!

Here are some photos from Sundays Needle Felting Santa Class with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals!

Ladies Night is this Saturday from 5:30- 8 PM!!!! Leave the family at home and come make some gift tags (Free) have a treat and do some shopping!

Like us on Facebook for more info!!! and Updates

Open Ornament Painting!!!

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Open Ornament Painting at The Golden Button!

This and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from now till Christmas!!!! You do not need to call ahead! Just show up! Cost is $10 for 3 ornaments! Wear an old shirt or smock!!!! All ages are welcome!

Stop in and make something fancy!!!

We also have a ton of new items! Lots of great gifts and wonderful cards and beautiful jewelry!

Here are some beautiful gift tags from Stationerium!

I also want to remind you that we are having a

Christmas Card Party!!!!

On Friday, December 21st at 8 PM- You and your child can

come make Christmas tags and note cards with Bradleigh Huizinga of Stationarium.

Cost is $35 plus a $5 supply fee for you and your child (or a special little friend) (covers the 2 of you)!! We will watch Christmas Movies and craft!!! A great way to enjoy your holiday season with you children.

Add another child for $18

Call ahead and save your spot. Space is limited!!

and Guy’s Night and Lady’s Night coming up next week!

Lady’s Night Out! Come to The Golden Button on Saturday, December 15th from 5:30 to 8 PM. Leave the kids at home and get some one of a kind holiday gifts! Fill out a WISH LIST, have a beverage and make your own gift tags!!!!

Guy’s Night Out! Men stop by and do some shopping on Wednesday, December 19th… From 5-8 PM!!! Snacks, sales, wrapping and a giveaway! We will even make it easy for you… check and see if your loved ones have a wish list in our WISH LIST catalog!

Oh!!! I forgot to mention that we are still taking orders for commissioned paintings and Art Bags and Needle Felted ornaments and other custom things at the shop! Call, email, or stop by for more info!

Classes, Workshops, Printmaking, and Ornaments

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This week at The golden Button….

We have some great classes… Beginning on Friday..

Kids Holiday Gift Making (Full)

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)

On Saturday December 1st we have ORNAMENT PAINTING!!!!

Open Ornament Making

Just Like Last Year!!! Drop in During Open Ornament Making hours and get 3 ornaments for $10! All ages welcome bring your smock! Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December! Drop in between 12:00 to 5:00!

Ask about private parties!!

We are working hard here filling custom orders!

Make sure you contact us soon to request your custom orders!!!

Custom paintings, custom bags, custom needle felted ornaments and so much more!

Here are photos from our Holiday Sewing Class!!!

(I have to keep it a secret! )

and here are some photos from a printmaking class I took in Brooklyn last nigh at the Gowanus Print Lab.

I’m in love with Screen Printing.