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Giveaway!
To say thank you to all of our wonderful customers… beginning this Wednesday at 11 AM… We are giving away a print with your purchase! Your choice of limited edition screen printed animals (a fox, a duck or a bunny) Each is signed by me! (There are 30 prints up for grabs!) Also don’t forget to check out all our special items for Easter!
Here are some photos from our Beginners Sampler class the Old Town Hall in Southbury.
Sign up now for the Beginners Embroidery Class at The Golden Button starting this Friday evening!
Visit our classes and workshop page for more info!
Classes and Workshops for Easter and Spring!
Here are some excellent classes and workshops coming soon at The Golden Button…. Don’t forget to stop by we
have excellent local handmade Easter basket items… Including limited edition screen printed Spring Critters,
beautiful terrariums…. and much more.
- Wooden Easter Egg Painting
Saturday, March 16, 23rd and 30th
Time: Between 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Stop in and paint beautiful wooden Easter eggs that will last forever!
Call ahead to hold eggs or just stop in! All ages are welcome to come!!! Wear an old t-shirt or smock!
Cost is $6 per egg. (Leave them overnight to be varnished!)
- Beginners Embroidery Sampler (ages 8 and up)
5:00 to 5:45 PM
Learn basic stitches and how to make a stitch sampler. We will also begin to make items with
embroidered details that you can really use! This historical art is getting more and more popular! Design your own
sampler and take home your own embroidery kit!
Fridays in March 15th , 22nd, and 29th.
Cost is $45 plus $15 supply fee
Beginners Embroidery at The Old Town Hall Museum!
Today was part one of….
Learn to Stitch a Sampler at the South Britain Old Town Hall!
The girls learned several basic stitches. Practicing first in their little books.
Then, the girls did drawings and used the new stitches to create beautiful embroidered pieces!
Samples of embroidery…
There are still a few spaces left for next week…..
Date: March 10, 2013, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Old Town Hall Museum, Route 172, South Britain
Fee: This program is free, but registration is required. Please call 203-405-3124 to register.
On Sunday, March 3 and March 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Southbury Historical Society, in partnership with The Golden Button, will offer a special two-part needle-working program for youth ages 8 and older at the Old Town Hall Museum in South Britain.
In the first part of this program on Sunday, March 3, Kate Gorham, owner of The Golden Button in South Britain will teach children basic embroidery techniques, needle safety, stitches and how to apply them. Supplies are provided for the class and participants will begin by creating a “Stitch Book” for use as a guide. On Sunday, March 10, using the techniques and stitches learned, participants will create a simple decorative sampler.
Historically, learning to stitch a sampler – a decorative piece of needlework – was an important part of a schoolgirl’s formal education. Young girls made samplers as a way of learning embroidery techniques, which would be useful in clothes making and marking and repairing the household linen. Early samplers were simple in design with alphabets and numerals. As samplers evolved, they became more decorative with motifs of fruit, flowers, trees, birds and animals.
This program is free, but registration is required as space is limited.
(The Golden Button is also offering a 3 part embroidery class on Fridays in March. Click here for new classes)
NEW KNITTING AND CROCHET CLASSES AT THE GOLDEN BUTTON!!!!
Beginners Knitting (kids 8 and up)
Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Three part class for Knitting Beginners. Learn the basics of Knitting: Cast on, Knit, Purl and Cast off. Learn the basics with simple patterns.
Cost: $75 (You will receive a supply list before the class begins.)
The Difference Between Knitting and Crocheting
Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Knit: Crochet:
Lots of people say they can’t knit. Some say they can’t crochet. This class introduces you to basic Knit and Crochet so that you can make an educated decision as to which you prefer. This three part class will introduce you to
Knitting (week one)
Crochet (week two)
By Week three you can decide which class you prefer to focus on.
See samples of knit and crochet so you can tell which is which. then learn basics in both.
Cost is $75 plus a $12 supply fee, which will include: a crochet hook, yarn and Knitting needles.
We are Making LOTS of Arts and Crafts….
Beginners Sewing Class…..
Learning all about sewing by making a awesome Beach bag! (and hoping for some warm days)
Little Animals…
Printing Animal T-shirts.
Making a “skeleton face”…
Pig shirt!….
A House …..
“A Colossal Squid!”
Winter Arts and Crafts….
Finishing up some weaving….
Decorating Tote Bags…
Incorporating weaving and tote bag decorating!
Making Jewelry…
Paper Mache Sculpture…
Thats a lot of fun in one week!
Don’t forget to sign up for a class…. Knitting, Crochet, Needle Felting, Flower Making, Sewing, Little Kids Art and Embroidery… Are all offered in March!
New Knitting and Crochet Classes at the Golden Button!!!!
New Knitting and Crochet Classes at the Golden Button!!!!
Beginners Knitting (kids 8 and up)
Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Three part class for Knitting Beginners. Learn the basics of Knitting: Cast on, Knit, Purl and Cast off. Learn the basics with simple patterns.
Cost: $75 (You will receive a supply list before the class begins.)
The Difference Between Knitting and Crocheting
Saturdays in March 16th, 23rd, and 30th
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Knit: Crochet:
Lots of people say they can’t knit. Some say they can’t crochet. This class introduces you to basic Knit and Crochet so that you can make an educated decision as to which you prefer. This three part class will introduce you to
Knitting (week one)
Crochet (week two)
By Week three you can decide which class you prefer to focus on.
See samples of knit and crochet so you can tell which is which. then learn basics in both.
Cost is $75 plus a $12 supply fee, which will include: a crochet hook, yarn and Knitting needles.
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
This Week.
We have tons of new items at the shop… Hand Spun yarn, Roving, Beard and Pigtail Hats, Neck Cowls, Valentines, and so much more.
Valentine Card Party!
We have one more set of spaces left in tomorrows Valentine Card Party!!! Sign up now. Bradleigh Huizinga is coming to teach you and your child how to make beautiful valentines! Cost is $40 (covers all supplies for you and a little friend.) We are going to have some yummy treats! (gluten free treats will be offered!) Tomorrow at 1 PM!!! Tea or coffee will be offered for adults!
Here are some photos from last weeks Needle Felting Class…
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