Holiday Season Things!

November 8, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Holiday Events, Classes and Parties

Holiday Events and Classes

It is never to early to start preparing for the Holiday Season, especially with so many artists and crafters around. Get ready for the holidays at The Golden Button… Don’t forget to shop Local and Handmade! We will be open on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Christmas Eve!

We have everything you need for wonderful local and handmade gift giving! We have perfect one of a kind gifts for everyone in your life including personalized/ custom paintings!

Here are some wonderful holiday workshops, classes, and parties we are offering this year!

Order your Paintings Now! Paintings can take up to 2 weeks to finish!

Kids Holiday Gift Making (November into December)

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)

Sewing Holiday Gifts (Begins this coming Monday!)

Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

A four-week Sewing class for beginners and advanced beginners learn how to make different gifts for everyone in your life! Bring your own sewing machine to work on. Each week we will create a new gift for the holidays! Each week we will work on new projects for the women, Men, Children and pets in your life!

Taught by Maura Bergman

Monday, November 12,19^th and 26^{th and December 3rd.}

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28^th, December 5^th and December 12^th

Two classes:

children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards

For December 5: 6 gift tags

For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes

Forget buying cards for the holiday that people don’t save… Make your own beautiful paper cards, Bradleigh will walk you through the process and you will have a whole selection of holiday cards and tags just in time for the holiday season! Participants will be able to purchase supplies to make multiples of everything made during the workshops, and may also purchase the stamps used.

Cost $50 plus a $12 supply fee

Needle Felting: Old World Santas (Two Dates)

Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerowe will teach you how to sculpt beautiful Santas with wool and special needles.

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

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!

Private Ornament Making Parties

Plan ahead for private parties in December.

The Golden button will supply everything you will need to host your very own ornament making party! Hot cocoa, crafts supplies, paint, glue and so much more… Including a set of invitations!

Dates are limited book a Party Now!

We can accompdate all ages. Perfect for a little family get together. Adults love these parties just as much as children!

Needle Felting Turtles

November 5, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Just a Reminder….

New hours at The Golden Button begin this weekend…

We will be closed tomorrow and open from Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

We have our Painting Techniques class beginning this week on Thursday

Next Monday our Sewing Holiday Gifts class for Teenagers and Adults begins.

We just added two more Holiday Needle Felting Classes.

Turkeys: Saturday November 17th from 4-6 PM

and

Old World Santas: Sunday December 9th from 2-4 PM

Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!! and Holiday Card Making classes begin this month too! Click here for more information.

Here are some photos from our Needle Felting Turtles Class!

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New Hours and Little Kid Art

November 3, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Little Kids Art on Thursdays

From 2-2:45 children explore all sorts of art mediums.

Pastels…

Mixed medium sculptures… towns

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)

New Hours!!!

November 2, 2012November 4, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

The Golden Button has New Hours for Fall! We will be open this Sunday!

Beginning this week…

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

Here are some upcoming classes!!! Sign up now!

Holiday Gift Making Series

Kids Holiday Gift Making (November into December)

Fridays from 5:00- 6:00 PM (ages 6 and up)

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

Sewing Holiday Gifts

Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

Taught by Maura Bergman

Monday, November 12,19^th and 26^{th and December 3rd.}

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!!

Sunday, November 18^th at 2:30 PM- about 5:00 PM

Advanced beginners class: This is a great one session class for beginners or people who know how to knit and purl, and increase or for people who need a refresher course in knitting! Learn how to make perfect knit fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!!! These are wonderful fast gifts perfect for many people in your life. Start your Holiday gift making now!!!

Taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm in Orange.

Cost is $35 for the class.

After you sign up we will give you a supply list for the project you pick!

Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28^th, December 5^th and December 12^th

Two classes:

children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards

For December 5: 6 gift tags

For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes

Cost $50 per session (3 classes). A $12 supply fee

We Are One Year Old!

October 27, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

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!

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)

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)

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)

New Classes and Workshops in November!

October 24, 2012October 25, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

November Classes/ Workshops… Gift Making Classes….

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!

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)

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)

Fridays in November:

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)

Needle Felting Turkeys

Sunday, November 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerwoe will teach you how to sculpt adorable Turkeys with wool and special needles.

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

Holiday Gift Making Series

Kids Holiday Gift Making (November into December)

Fridays from 5:00- 6:00 PM (ages 6 and up)

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

Sewing Holiday Gifts

Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

Taught by Maura Bergman

Monday, November 5,12,19^th and 26^th.

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves, a Hat or a Scarf!!!

Sunday, November 18^th at 2:30 PM- about 5:00 PM

Taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm in Orange.

Cost is $35 for the class.

After you sign up we will give you a supply list for the project you pick!

Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28^th, December 5^th and December 12^th

Two classes:

children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards

For December 5: 6 gift tags

For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes

Cost $50 per session (3 classes). A $12 supply fee

Needle Felting Old World Santas

Sunday, December 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerwoe will teach you how to sculpt beautiful Santas with wool and special needles.

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

Pumpkins, New Hours and Next Week…

October 20, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Today we had wooden Pumpkin Painting at the shop. We had quite a few little pumpkin painters….

Keep and eye out ….

We are putting finishing touches on our November Class Schedule at The Golden Button.

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

Hope to see you all next week for our One Year Anniversary Celebration!!

Stop by for one of our days of fun!

All next week Tuesday to Saturday!!!

11-6PM

Don’t forget to stop by and guess how many Buttons we have in our jar! to win a prize from The Golden Button!

Come make a Felt Woodland Creature Mask here on Tuesday From 3-6 PM

$12 per mask kit. Adult and kid sizes!

Children 8 and up can sew their own mask. younger children may use special glue to make a mask!

Call ahead or just show up

(203) 910-9948

We also just got in these Awesome Flash Card Prints by artyalyssa!

We have new Needle Felted Pumpkins in and This Wednesday is Needle Felting Owls!

There are still spaces available!

Call or Email to hold a space

(203) 910-9948 or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

Find your Animal Spirit…

October 19, 2012October 19, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Here is a little quiz you can try to see what animals are your Life Long Animal Totems…

When you were a child, what animal did you collect or obsess over that you are still attracted to today?

Of all animals if you could have any animal as a pet or companion what would it be?

When going to the zoo, which animal do you spend the most time with or are drawn to?

If you could be any animal what animal would it be?

What animal is in your dreams that you have had since childhood?

What animal are you afraid of that you have no idea why you are afraid of it?

Of all animals what animals are you most attracted to?

When you are out in nature, do you often seem to run into the same animal?

What animal have you bumped into over and over throughout your life?

What animal have you watched for hours?

Does art work or jewelry with a certain animal always attract you?

Which ever animals show up the most are your totems.
Then you can come make your animal totem charm today till 5 PM at The Golden Button.

A Narwal Whale, A Deer, A Crocodile, and a Sheep

(Very unfortunately mine is most likely a snake.)

Here is a photo of my little love Chase… Grabbing and squeezing a Boa Constrictor….

If you can’t stop over today you can come paint a wooden Pumpkin cut out tomorrow between 1 and 5 PM for $5. All ages are welcome!!! Wear a old shirt!

Look out for our Holiday Hours coming soon….

We will be open again on Sundays in November and December! from 12-5PM

Spooky Stuff and New Items at The Golden Button!

October 13, 2012October 13, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Making Sketch Books for our Spooky Drawing Class that Begins this Monday….. you can still sign up

call or email (203) 910-9948

or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

How to Draw Spooky Things…(ages 5 and up)

Mondays at 4:15- 5:00 PM

Since Halloween is coming up sign up for a Halloween drawing class! Learn to draw haunted houses, scary monsters, ghosts, jack-o lanters, witches moons, spooky cats and much more! Then on the last day of class make a super scary painting out of Halloween things!!!

October 15, 22, and 29^th!

Cost is $45 plus $10 supply fee!

New Items at The Golden Button….