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In August!!!

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Artist Demonstrations to sign up for…..

August 11th at 1:00 come visit Kate Gorham, of The Golden Button. Children (or anyone who want to make a felt creation) Sign up to make a mug of Milk and Cookies, Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows or Donuts!!! This is going to be fun!!!

Each kit costs $12!!!


Then at 3:00 PM there will be a painting demonstration by Kate Gorham and you may stop over to create a master piece! All ages welcome!!! $10 per canvas.

On Saturday, August 18th–

At 1:00 PM Rose Garbein will demonstrate spinning techniques (Come meet Rose and see how to make your own yarn!!! It is fun and very interesting to watch. Ask questions and learn something fun!!) (FREE)

3:00 PM Rachel Gerowe will teach you how to Needle Felt. (Adults and Teenagers please) There is a suggested donation of $5 that will be donated to the Southbury Food Bank. (Rachel will teach you how to make a small insect) You can come even if you have done this before. It is for a great cause!!!

Saturday, August 25th–

12:00 PM- Jessica  of the Small Things in Life Soap will be teaching children how tohand paint soaps. The cost is $10 per child. (This is very exciting for children to do. The decorative soap paint comes off the soap in the shower but it is still very fun to learn.)

 At 1:00 PM  Bradleigh Huzinga will do a card making Demonstration

 At 3:00 PM Dennis and Krissy of Kleiner Eisbar will have a book binding class: Learn to make a Slab Binding  (Teenage to adults)(cost is $30 plus $5 supply fee!) (Please call ahead to sign up for this event . Space is limited and it is very fun!!! these make wonderful gifts!!! Never buy a sketchbook again!)

Hope to see you soon! Come support local artists!!! Bring children to watch and learn… Call if you have any question!

(203) 910-9948!!!

We have something fantastic happening every Saturday in August!!!

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Today was our first Artist Demo….

   

It was little like a knitting/ Crocheting bee. We had a great time!!!

Upcoming Artist Demos…

Saturday, August 11th:

At 1:00 PM Kate Gorham will be demonstrating how to create felt food! Come and learn how to make felt food and get a kit for $12. (children 8 and up) Hand Sewing with needles… (Please call ahead to sign up for this event)

 

At 3:00 PM Kate Gorham Owner of The Golden Button will be demonstrating painting then for $10 you may create a masterpiece of your own to take home! All Ages welcome

 

On Saturday, August 18th–

At 1:00 PM Rose Garbein will demonstrate spinning techniques


3:00 PM Rachel Gerowe will teach you how to needle felt. (Adults and Teenagers please) There is a suggested donation of $5 that will be donated to the Southbury Food Bank.

Spaces still available!!!!

Last call for Needle Felting: Dogs tomorrow at 2 PM email me if you want to come!!!
(goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com)
Last call for I Love Jewelry- Mini Summer Camp begins on Tuesday at 11:00 AM!!!

Week five- I Love Jewelry Camp

August 7-10th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ages 4 and up)
If your child loves jewelry and building things this is a great series for them. Your child will create simple jewelry, a very cool jewelry stand with cups and saucers, a jewelry box and some polymer clay jewels.

Just added- Week five- Shark Week!!!! (Full)

August 7-10th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ages 4 1/2 and up)

Cost is $50 per child plus a $10 supply fee

Four days of Shark Art!!!! Create a shark sculpture, Make a habitat for your shark, wear your bathing suit on Friday and get photographed “underwater with a shark”, make shark jewelry and learn about the coolest animal in the sea!!!

Thanks for supporting The Golden Button!!!
Make a diorama for our diorama contest!!!

Next Saturday….

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Beginning next Saturday…. in August we are having some of our favorite artists in the shop doing demonstrations for you….

On Saturday, August 4th

1:00 PM Eileen Gorham and Kate Gorham will be demonstrating crocheting.

Eileen Warner and Ann Deduck of Alpaca Hill Farms in Seymour will show off their knitting skills.  Sale on Local yarn and Alpaca prints by local photographer Pauly Occhialini. (Stop by to say hello and meet the artists)

Saturday, August 11th:

At 1:00 PM Kate Gorham will be demonstrating how to create felt food! Come and learn how to make felt food and get a kit for $12. (children 8 and up) Hand Sewing with needles… (Please call ahead to sign up for this event)

At 3:00 PM Kate Gorham Owner of The Golden Button will be demonstrating painting then for $10 you may create a masterpiece of your own to take home! All Ages welcome

Making Some Books!!!

Today we were so lucky to have Dennis and Krissy of Kleiner Eisbar come to the shop and do some Book Making! My husband and I were very lucky to get to participate in the workshop!!!

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We are offering another Book Making Workshop on August 25th At 3:00 PM Dennis and Krissy of Kleiner Eisbar will have a book binding class: Learn to make a Stab Binding (teenagers and  adults please)(cost is $30 plus $5 supply fee!) (Please call ahead to sign up for this event)

Doughnuts and Pillowcases

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There is a lot going on at The Golden Button this summer. Here are a pictures from this weeks Mini Summer Camps. We like to take pictures!!!

The Sewing camp is working on “House and Flower” pieces in embroidery hoops… and Felt Food Doughnuts! We are having a great time!!!

Summer Night Camp made “Bug Terrariums”, drawings, and awesome Night Time Pillowcases!

The huge flowers were a custom order made for a wedding shower this weekend!!! I had to share the pictures of the little girls next to the huge flowers!!!

Come visit this Saturday for the Christmas in July sale and ornament making!!!! Check Facebook for more info! 11-6 pm Saturday all ornament making for all ages! lots of options cost is $7- $12 depending on which ornaments you want to make!!!

Christmas in July

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Next Saturday we will be having a Christmas in July Sale

On July 21st you may come to The Golden Button to make awesome Christmas Ornaments or decorations!

Lollipop Decorations……

Old Fashion Ornaments ($10)

Both of these are meant for children ages 8 and up.  (Note-These are made with beads and pins)

There will be other options for younger children.

We will also be having a Christmas in July Sale!!!!

This week at The Golden Button is Week Two of Mini Summer Camp!!! Sewing Camp and the second round of Summer Night Camp…. You can see pictures of last weeks camp here!

This Weekend

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I really love doing custom orders like these very cute bibs I personalized today for a baby shower!

Tomorrow we are having Terrarium Making.

Please stop by if you would like to create a wonderful terrarium.

You can even bring your father!!! (Cost is $15) We have everything you need and more!!!

      

This is my favorite picture of the store. This is me and Chase! I just wanted to share it because it makes me so happy!!!

Spotty Internet.

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Please forgive me I have been having some troubles with internet this week… Making it quite impossible to keep up to date on my posts and work!

Here are a few things I have to tell you….

First… there are only two spaces left in our first Mini Summer Camp session…

Week One- Summer Night Camp

July 10-13th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All ages welcome)
For four days in July, your child will create beautiful creations based on the theme A SUMMER NIGHT. Each Child will create a night sky painting complete with glowing stars, a terrarium for a collection of fireflies, a special pillowcase and their very own up-cycled book.

Email or call me if you would like me to hold you a spot. You may also check our Calendar of Events Page for more options.

Second…

Here are some photos from our Needle Felting- Cats workshop yesterday…

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I usually try not to take every single workshop but I couldn’t help it because I just love Rachel Gerowe’s Classes and I love kitties. I didn’t take many photos because I was focusing on making my cat, Bunny.

This is her.

Please let me know if you would like to sign up for an upcoming Needle Felting Workshops…

Bears

Tuesday, July 10th 6:30- 8:30 pm
Create any kind of bear you would like out of wool!

Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult

Bluebirds

Sunday, July 22 2-4 pm
Create a beautiful bluebird sculpture out of wool.
Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult

Dogs

Sunday, August 5th 2-4 pm
Create a dog sculpture out of wool.
Costs $35 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Ages: teenager and Adult

Third… Lets see… Oh… Yes… There is still time to get to The Golden Button to paint your Father a gift for Father’s Day…

Make an “I love you more than__________” Painting.  There is no age limit but we ask that you wear old clothes or smocks. We will be using acrylic paint, which will stain clothes.  You do not need to call ahead for this activity but you can if you want.

The cost is $12 for a 8×10 canvas board and all the supplies. We will be using a canvas board so that you may frame your artwork if you would like. On the following dates you may come to The Golden Button to make your paintings…

Wednesday, June 13th anytime between 2-5:30 Pm

Friday June 15th anytime between 2-5:30 PM

Then this weekend is…

Mini Terrarium or Garden Design- a gift for Dad!! 

You may come to create a mini terrarium or mini garden. We will have containers and everything you will need to create a home for your plant.

This would be a fun activity to do with your father!!!

Saturday, June 16th You may come anytime between 1:00 to 5:30 PM

and Sunday, June 17th you may come anytime between 1:00 to 4:30 PM

The cost is $15 per container includes supplies and instruction.

Please call ahead for this workshop so we have enough supplies for everyone!

We also have some very cute truck soaps on sale as well as a few other gifts Father’s would love!

Last…

Some of you may know that I work as a teacher in the mornings… I would like you to know that at the end of this month I will no longer be teaching in the mornings. I will have arts workshops available at The Golden Button and I will be using the extra time to focus on growing my little shop. I would like to thank all of you who have supported me and my shop and helped The Golden Button grow!

 Check our hours page to see our extended hours in July!

Mini Summer Camp Schedule!!!

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Drum roll Please……… Okay here it is the Mini Summer Camp schedule we promised you.

The Golden Button is offering Mini Summer Camps! These mini camps are designed for your child to explore fun and new things. Each week in July and August we are offering a variety of different sessions that will run from Tuesday through Friday. We will meet for about one hour a day. Plan ahead and hold a spot now! Space is limited! Each Mini Summer Camp week costs $50 plus a $10 supply fee.

Week One- Summer Night Camp

July 10-13th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All ages welcome)
For four days in July, your child will create beautiful creations based on the theme A SUMMER NIGHT. Each Child will create a night sky painting complete with glowing stars, a terrarium for a collection of fireflies, a special pillowcase and their very own up-cycled book.

Week Two- Sewing Camp

July 17-20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ages 8 and up)
Introduction to kids sewing. Each child will receive a small sewing kit to learn basic sewing. We will discuss sewing safety and learn how to create simple patterns. Your child will make food and other creations out of felt. Simple basic hand sewing for kids!

Week Three- Art Camp

July 24th-27th from 5:00-6:00 PM (All Ages)
Explore several mediums this week. Get comfortable with pastels, watercolor and create a large 3-D painting. You are going to want to wear a smock! Your child will work at his or her own level. All ages are welcome.

Week Four- Diorama Camp

July 31st to August 3rd from 4:00-5:00 PM (Ages 6 and Up)
Your child will build his or her own imaginative world. We will spend the four days for this mini camp planning, designing, and building an interactive diorama with lots of kid friendly materials. We will also spend some time creating characters to use in the diorama.
Week five- I Love Jewelry Camp

August 7-10th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Ages 4 and up)
If your child loves jewelry and building things this is a great series for them. Your child will create simple jewelry, a very cool jewelry stand with cups and saucers, a jewelry box and some polymer clay jewels.

Week six- Fabric Design Camp

August 14-17th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Play with fabric this week…try a new way to tye-dye, make freezer paper prints, print textiles or experiment with different fabric markers. Learn all different techniques. Design a tote bag and up-cycle an old t-shirt from home!

Week seven – Art Show Camp

August 21-24th from 5:00-6:00 PM
Lets create some ART…. Collages, color block painting, permanent marker drawing and much more. Create lots of art then at the end of the last class we will have a Summer Art Show!

Also….

Father’s Day Painting… “I Love You More Than________” today!!!!! ($12 per canvas)

Don’t forget to stop by and see some new items including “Stuffed Shirt” pillows and beautiful new jewelry!

Keep in mind… Next weekend we are hosting terrarium making at The Golden Button!!! next Saturday and Sunday. We will have everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium to take home. The cost will be $15 per container!!!

Please email or call to save a spot. (203) 910-9948 or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

Have a great weekend!!!!

“I Love You More Than_________”

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Come to The Golden Button to make something truly one of a kind for Father’s Day!!!

Tomorrow (anytime between 2-5:30 PM) or

Saturday (anytime between 1-5:30PM)

create a “I love you more than________” Painting. (Cost is $12 wear a old t-shirt or a smock) You can just stop by you don’t have to call ahead!

More dates next week!!! Terrarium making next weekend!!!!

     

Here are some of the beads that were made at the Glass Making Demo last Sunday.

A photo from the Cardboard Sculpture from today’s workshop!

Sunday from 2-4 PM we will be Having Needle Felting – CATS!!!! From 2-4 PM! I’m excited!!!! There is just a few spots left!