This Week at The Golden Button

November 18, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Special Events and Kids Nights Out and more!!!!

Drop in Art! Saturday, November 21st 12-4 PM (Thanksgiving centerpieces and more!) cost varies $15-$30 per project!

Kids Night Out!!! Saturday, November 21st 6-8 PM

Drop the kids off and have a night out!!! Kids will make awesome art! Make clay sculptures then……..make a awesome painting… when your clay is ready paint it and make it a home! Snacks will be served! Cost is $35 for one child and $60 for two! (Ages 4 and up please!)

Stay till 8:30 for $10 more 🙂 to create a little more art!

Drop in Art! Sunday, November 22nd Drop in between 1-4 PM (Thanksgiving centerpieces and more!) cost varies $15-$30 per project!

Drop in Art! Wednesday, November 25nd Drop in between 1-5 PM (Thanksgiving centerpieces and more!) cost varies $15-$30 per project!

Holiday Art: Drop in Hours! Friday, November 27th drop in between 11-5 PM

Create Winter wonderland Glitter (Putz ) Houses, Paint Ornaments, Create gifts and more!

Small Business Saturday! Come Support small businesses!!!! Saturday, November 28th drop in between noon-4 PM

Pop in for a little Art and Celebration! We will be open for you and your kids to create! Have some hot chocolate and get in the mood to celebrate! Huge sale on Miss Kate’s Paintings, fox scarves and more!!!! They make great holiday gifts! Create Winter wonderland Glitter (Putz ) Houses, Paint Ornaments, Create gifts and more

Holiday Art: Drop in Hours! Saturday, November 28th drop in between noon-5 PM Create Winter wonderland Glitter (Putz ) Houses, Paint Ornaments, Create gifts and more!

Horses and Wild Animals

March 5, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are a bunch of photos from the past week or so…….

Needle Felting Horses with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals.

And photos from A WILD ANIMAL PARTY!!!!

Pictures

February 20, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are pictures from this week at The Golden Button…

Visit our March Page and our Event Page to sign up for classes, workshops and events.…

The Golden Button!!!

February 9, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Hello there… Today on this lovely snow day… here in Connecticut… We are fixing up our website and working on a program so that you can sign up for classes right here on the website…. and making cooking and hopefully sewing some fun samples for upcoming classes… in a little while 🙂

Here are some pictures of some of our classes from the last few days… Hand sewing, guided painting, a bachelorette! (Yeah Karla!) and some Valentine Making!!!

We have soooo much fun! Here is the new schedule for March….. Click here to see it! We will be adding some other fun workshops and events soon! Please sign up for these classes!

Don’t forget we have Needle Felting Horse this month!

*Sunday, February 22nd 2-5 PM: Horses

Join us at the Golden Button on Sunday February 22nd at 2 pm to create 3-D pony sculptures. Needle felting is an easy-to-learn craft in which a barbed needle is used to sculpt wool into anything imaginable. In February’s class students will create a 4″, 3 dimensional felted pony or horse. Cost: $40 (Save $5 by bringing your own needles and foam) To register call Kate at the Golden Button at 203-910-9948.

The Golden Button!

January 31, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Please visit our EVENT PAGE and FEB 2015 PAGE to find a class!!!!

We have Little Kids Art Classes, Tea and Embroidery, and Crochet beginning this week!

*Friday, February 6th , 2015

*Kids Night Out

Friday, February 6th , 2015 from 7-9 PM

Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!

Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!

*Friday,February 13th, 2015

*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, February 13th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Tea and hot chocolate will be served! Create a guided painting! You will each get your own canvas! Miss Kate will guide you step by step though a painting! (We suggest the child is at least 5 to create the step by step painting) This is a great Valentine Treat!!!

Cost is $55 per pair!

Here are some photos from the past weeks classes…..

Machine Sewing

(New Classes start this week)

Hand Sewing

(New Classes start this week)

Painting on Everything but Paper

Family Art Night

January 24, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

We had a great time last night!!!!

(Next Friday from 7-9 PM Is Adult Guided Paint Night! BYOB!!! Call or email us to reserves a space for you and a friend!)

Sign up now for our next *Family Art Party on Valentine’s Day!!!

Saturday, February 14th from 3-5 PM

Make it a great Valentine’s Day with the ones you love the most!!! During our Family Art Party each family will get a large canvas to create a masterpiece! Work together to create a design or picture! (We will help you with planning and tips to create your painting!!!) Wear old clothes!!! We will be using acrylic paint!!! All ages are welcome to join! This is a wonderful keepsake! Tea and hot chocolate will be served!

(Each family will create a different painting!!! You can paint a design or pick a theme before hand!!! Some families even bring reference materials or pictures of inspiration!!!)

(Cost is $55 per family! Covers all supplies for 4 people!)

New Classes and Events!

January 21, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Hi There!!! Working on the new schedule… Here are some things I wanted to share….

*Oh…. check out this article

Featured Artist: Kate Gorham

Animals in Scarves on The Library As Incubator Project Blog!

New Classes and Events!

*Little Kids Art

Tuesdays from 3:00 PM-4:00 ish

January 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24th

Lets explore colors!!!! Each week we will focus on learning our colors while using new mediums and making fun art!!!

Some fun projects include….Color mixing with our feet! Making Valentines and rainbow stacking art!

Little children have fun explore different art mediums and creating art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! We will create some art supplies in class! All ages are welcome. Parents, grandparents, babysitters may join! Class is appropriate for all ages.

Cost: $80 plus $18 supply fee

*Valentine Making

Fridays from 5:30 -6:30 PM

January 30th, Feb 6, 13th

Create awesome and fun Valentines for your friends and family!

Cost $50 plus $10 supplies

*Friday, January 23, 2015

*Family Art Night!

Friday January 23rd from 7-9 PM

On Family Art Night each family will get a large canvas to create a masterpiece! Work together to create a design or picture! (We will help you with planning and tips to create your painting!!!) Wear old clothes!!! We will be using acrylic paint!!! All ages are welcome to join! This is a wonderful keepsake! Tea and hot chocolate will be served!

(Cost is $55 per family! Covers all supplies for 4 people!)

*Friday, January 30, 2015

*Adult Guided Paint Night

Friday, January 30th from 7-9 PM

Night out with your friends! Create a guided painting with Artist Kate Gorham while you have a cocktail and some snacks! This class is only for adults please! BYOB

Relax have fun and bring a friend! $45 per person covers all your supplies! Bring a friend and get 2 for $70

*Friday, February 6th , 2015

*Kids Night Out

Friday, February 6th , 2015 from 7-9 PM

Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!

Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!

*Friday,February 13th, 2015

*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, February 13th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Cost is $55 per pair!

2015 Schedule

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

EVENTS 2015

*Friday, January 2, 2015

*Guided Paint Night For Adults

Friday January 2nd from 7-9 PM

Night out with your friends! Create a guided painting with Artist Kate Gorham while you have a cocktail and some snacks! This class is only for adults please! BYOBRelax have fun and bring a friend! $45 per person covers all your supplies! Bring a friend and get 2 for $70

*Friday, January 9, 2015

*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, January 9th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Cost is $55 per pair!

*Friday, January 16, 2015

*Kids Night Out

Friday, January 16th from 7-9 PM

Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!

Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!

*Friday, January 23, 2015

*Family Art Night!

Friday January 23rd from 7-9 PM

And new classes….

CLASSES 2015

*Machine Sewing Class

Tuesdays: from 4:30 to 5:15 PM

January 6, 13, 20th and 27th

Learn all about sewing with your machine and a little hand sewing! Create fun projects! Make pj pants and much more!!!! Bring your machine and your manual and any fabric you would love to use!

Cost: $65 plus $10 supply fee (Covers thread and fabric for practice! Please bring cozy flannel, fleece or cotton and elastic for your waistband)

*Crochet Class

Tuesdays from 7 PM to 8PM

January 6, 13th, 20, and 27th

Learn to crochet! Remember those blankets your grandma used to make? Or want to make a cowl or scarf, or baby booties!! Work at your own pace! Create little stuffed animals or veggies! Learn basic crochet stitches and learn how to use them! This is the perfect time of year to learn to make a blanket for a new baby or a little one in your life or maybe one for yourself! Pick your own project!

Cost is $70 plus $10 supply fee

*Art On Everything But Paper

Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM

January 8, 15, 22, and 29th

This January lets make a Masterpiece!!! Kids will explore Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking! All ages are welcome!!!! So much fun!!! We will be creating paintings, drawings, and prints on new surfaced. Paint on metal, wood and found objects. Print on Fabric and wood, and draw on all kinds of cool surfaces! Thursday Nights in January

Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (Kids 5 and up!)

-Hand Sewing (kids)

Fridays from 4:30-5:15 PM

January 2, 9th, 16th, and 23rd

Learn basic hand sewing techniques, embroidery stitches, and how to apply vintage trim or appliqués. This is a great way to create something new from your old items! Want to create a new up-cycled t-shirt or bag? Bring some old t-shirts, a hat, pillowcases, or a fabric bag to up-cycle! Your imagination is the limit! So much fun!

Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee

(Hand sewing for kids 7 and up….Sewing projects with safe materials open to younger children! Call or email to find out more)

*Woodland Arts

Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

January 2, 9, 16, and 23rd

This January lets make Woodland Art!!! Kids will create a beautiful woodland forest, make woodland animals, decorate mushroom sculptures, and create a mixed medium forest painting with animals collage! SOOOO Much Fun! Great for kids who love the forest and animals! Friday Nights in January

Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (All ages welcome)

*Little Kids Art

Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 ish

January 7, 14, 21, and 28

Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee

*Valentine Making

Fridays from 5:30 -6:30 PM

January 30th, Feb 6, 13th

Create awesome and fun Valentines for your friends and family!

Cost $50 plus $10 supplies

Hello There

December 15, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

HI!!!!

I am working on a bunch of new things right now….. But I wanted to share a few things.

Today is Monday December 15th! WHOA That means we are going through December pretty fast… Here are some reminders for you!

Join us for Ornament Painting, Glitter Houses and Drop in Art this week!

Monday (12/15), Thursday (12/18), and Friday (12/19) drop in between 1-6 PM and Sunday (12/21) from 12-5 PM

*Wooden Ornaments are 3 for $16 or 6 for $30

*Glitter Houses are $18 each! (They are different than last years houses!!!! So if you already made one these are a new pattern!

*Or grab a canvas for $10 each! They all make really special gifts from your children to teacher, grandparents, and other special people!!!!

Then we are offering 2 Kids Nights out this weekend!!!!

Drop the kids off and grab some gifts, have dinner with friends or grab a drink while the kids work on projects!!!! Please sign up ahead of time! (Friday Night is almost full!!!)

*Friday, December 19th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Winter Wonderland Night!!! Kids will create an awesome 3-d winter painting! Lots of fun objects and treasures to use!! Make a snowman and more!!!!! Little Kids are welcome to join!!!!! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)

*Saturday, December 20th from 6:00- 8:00 PM: Gift Making Night!!!! Children will pick from a bunch of great holiday gifts DIY! Make some gifts for the people you love! $30 per artist or $50 for two! (Stay a little longer!!!! till 9 PM for $10 extra!!! Make a glitter house too!!!!)

*Little Kids Art! (Drop in on Wednesday from 11- 12 ($20 per child)

Here are some pictures from and Up-Cycling Class at The Woodbury Library! (and you can see my paintings in the background!!!!)

Then we had a Gingerbread Making Party on Saturday with Eat. Play. Live! Thanks Sharon!!!!

Have a great day! January Classes will be posted very soon!!!!