More Summer….

August 1, 2025 | goldenbuttonshop

This may be the fastest Summer in history….

We have a few more special events this August…

– Kids Night Out… Paint a Squishmallow!!!!
Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:30 PM
On this very special evening drop the kids off to paint their favorite squishmallow! Kids are welcome to bring their favorite squishmallow (who can sit in a special squishmallow saftey container to keep it paint free) Miss Kate will help you to match the colors and create a super fun painting of your favoirite squishmallow. All ages are welcome! Cost $35 per person.

-Lizard Sculpture Day
Tuesday, August 12th from 2-3:30 PM
Drop the kids off for a super fun sculpture night. Let’s make your favorite lizards or creature and make it a super fun habitat to live in! Cost $40

-Lemonade Paint Night:
Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7:00 PM
Join us to paint a fun relaxing glass of lemonade. We will have lemonade. All ages welcome.

We also have some more Mini Summer Camps coming soon….

This week….

Tuesday, August 5, Wednesday, August 6th, and Thursday, August 7th

–Outer Space Exploration: Tuesday through Thursday: August 5, 6, and 7th from from 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Create awesome Solar system inspired artwork! Make 3-d planets, design your own planet or star scultpure and make some outer space creatures too. Sculpture, painting and drawing. Cost is $95

–Sew What You Want: August 5, 6, and 7th from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
All levels are welcome to join in to sew whatever you like. Need help with a project bring it? Want to pick from out huge collection of patterns. Make stuffed animals, clothes, bags and more. You can hand sew or bring a machine or try one of ours. Cost is $100

Monday, August 11, Tuesday, August 12th, and Wednesday, August 13th

–New: Slimy Week: August 11, 12, and 13th from 11:30-12:30 PM
Join us for this Slimy fiasco. (Seems to be the favorite events this summer)…. Against Miss Kate’s better judgment we will be having a week of slime. All sorts of messy slimy concoctions and some other fun clays and things to squish. Including a slug slime inspired by one of our little friends. (ages 5 and up please) Cost is $100

–Cardboard Sculpture Art: August 11, 12, and 13th from 12:30-1:30 PM
Recycle, create and have fun! Create a super fun cardboard sculpture. Add paper mache and 3- D elements. We will sketch ideas and build a fun piece of art. This is a fun process piece. Make a jungle with critters, make an ocrean with an octopus or a coral reef with an eel. Be as creative as you can! Great for elementary age and middle school artists. Cost is $95

Tuesday, August 19, Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21st

–Clothing / Fashion Design Sewing: August 19, 20, and 21th from 2:30-4:00 PM (Full)
Join us for this fun sewing experience. Kids must have some prior sewing experience. Children will design and create a piece of clothing. Make something for yourself or a model. Cost will cover basics sewing supplies but feel free to bring pieces of material or extra items if you have a very specific vision. (Like a veil or a furry costume. Or something for a very specific character piece. We have tons of fabric and supplies but sometimes you have something spoecific in your head) Kids age 6 and up. Cost is $125

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Summer at The Golden Button!!!

July 26, 2025 | goldenbuttonshop

Hope you are all having a great Summer…

Just updated and added a couple of new Mini Summer Camps and Special Events!

Mini Summer Camps….

Monday July 28th, Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30

Sew a Quilt: July 28, 29, and 30th from 11:00-12:30 PM Join us to create a fun and creative quilt! You can bring something to include from home. Like baby clothes or a favorite shirt you out grew but want to save. Cost is $125

Mini Houses: July 28, 29, and 30th from 12:30- 2:00PM

Create all sorts of fantastic sculptures! Create a diorama, or a tree house for your critters to play in. Make a clay creature and more! Lots of fun and a little messy! Use lots of super fun treasures to finish your artwork!!! Cost is $125

Tuesday, August 5, Wednesday, August 6th, and Thursday, August 7th

Outer Space Exploration: Tuesday through Thursday: August 5, 6, and 7th from from 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Create awesome Solar system inspired artwork! Make 3-d planets, design your own planet or star scultpure and make some outer space creatures too. Sculpture, painting and drawing. Cost is $95

Sew What You Want: August 5, 6, and 7th from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

All levels are welcome to join in to sew whatever you like. Need help with a project bring it? Want to pick from out huge collection of patterns. Make stuffed animals, clothes, bags and more. You can hand sew or bring a machine or try one of ours. Cost is $100

Monday, August 11, Tuesday, August 12th, and Wednesday, August 13th

New: Slimy Week: August 11, 12, and 13th from 11:30-12:30 PM

Join us for this Slimy fiasco. (Seems to be the favorite events this summer)…. Against Miss Kate’s better judgment we will be having a week of slime. All sorts of messy slimy concoctions and some other fun clays and things to squish. Including a slug slime inspired by one of our little friends. (ages 5 and up please) Cost is $100

Cardboard Sculpture Art: August 11, 12, and 13th from 12:30-1:30 PM

Recycle, create and have fun! Create a super fun cardboard sculpture. Add paper mache and 3- D elements. We will sketch ideas and build a fun piece of art. This is a fun process piece. Make a jungle with critters, make an ocrean with an octopus or a coral reef with an eel. Be as creative as you can! Great for elementary age and middle school artists. Cost is $95

More Fun Classes….

Summer Sewing

Thursdays- August 7, 14, and 21 from 4:00-5:00 PM

All levels are invited to join us to learn how to sew. Pick your projects and work at your own speed. Bring your machine or hand sew. 3 weeks: Cost is $95

Adult/ Child Sewing

Thursdays- August 7, 14, and 21 from 5:00- 6:00 PM Thursdays-

Back for the Summer… adult/ child sewing class. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers and their kids. You will each work on your own projects!!! Bring one or two machines, sewing kits, and manual! Lots of awesome projects!!! Cost is $175 FOR ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD includes most supplies for 3 weeks

Mommy and Mini Summer Art

Mondays: July 28th and August 4th, 11th from 10:30 -11:00 AM

Join us for some super fun summer art! Make an aquarium, paint a giant fish or sea creature and so much more!

Have so much fun with your little ones! Super fun messy art for parents or caregivers and little kids (ideal for toddler to 4 years but all little kids welcome too.) Come and explore while creating great projects!! Awesome safe and age appropriate projects. All supplies are non toxic.We will sometimes be outside. Feel free to bring a special chair for your child or keep them seated on your lap or you can sit on the ground if you are more comfortable. Cost is $45 for 3 weeks.

Special Events….

NEW! Paint a Guinea Pig!!!!

Tuesday, July 29th from 5:00-6:30 PM

On this very special evening we will be visited by three lovely guines pigs! Miss Kate will guide you through a painting… You cna paint one of our visitors or opt to paint your own pet pigs! All ages are welcome! Cost $40 per person.

Sew a Sea Creature

Thursday, July 31st 2-3 PM

Pick from lots of sea creature patterns! Sew at your own level. You are welcome to hand sew (if you are new to sewing) or machine sew (if you have some experience!) Sharks, fish, squids, starfish and more!!! Cost $40

Ice Cream Paint Party

Friday August 1st from 3-4:30 PM

Paint awesome ice cream paintings and then have a sweet treat! Please let us know if your child has any allergies. All ages welcome. Cost $45

NEW! Kids Night Out… Paint a Squishmallow!!!!

Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:30 PM

On this very special evening drop the kids off to paint their favorite squishmallow! Kids are welcome to bring their favorite squishmallow (who can sit in a special squishmallow saftey container to keep it paint free) Miss Kate will help you to match the colors and create a super fun painting of your favoirite squishmallow. All ages are welcome! Cost $35 per person.

Adult Paint Night- Lemonade Paint Night

Wednesday, August 13th from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join us to paint a fun relaxing glass of lemonade. BYO special Lemonade Cost $40

Lizard Sculpture Day

Tuesday, August 12th from 2-3:30 PM

Drop the kids off for a super fun sculpture night. Let’s make your favorite lizards or creature and make it a super fun habitat to live in! Cost $40

Week Wrap Up!!!

July 14, 2013 | goldenbuttonshop

“Giant ” Needle felted Owls

with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals

We finished up Fairies and Gnomes (Mini Summer Camp)

(Fairy Wands)

(Fairy and Gnome Sculptures)

(Gnomes Hats)

Mommy and Mini Classes

Classes at The Golden Button

May 15, 2013May 15, 2013 | goldenbuttonshop

Lots of great classes for adults and kids coming up!!!! Needle Felting Frogs on May 16th at 6:30 PM! Adult Painting Classes on Fridays from 7-9 PM, and learn how to make these adorable felt Flower Pins on May 30th at 7 PM.

Felt and Fabric Flower Pin Making (Adult and teen)

We will be making these…..

Rebecca makes these…

Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 PM

Create felt and fabric flower pins with Rebecca Taylor. (You do need to use a hot glue gun.. You may bring your own or we have some!) They are soooo cute! Rebecca makes those beautiful Felt flower pins that we sell at The Golden Button!

Cost is $25 plus $5 supply fee.

Kids/ Beginners Machine Sewing

Thursday, May 23rd, May 30th, June 6th and June 13th 5:00- 5:45 PM

This sewing class is for beginners and slightly advanced beginners… continue learning and creating at The Golden Button with your own Sewing Machine

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!

Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee.

Adult Paint

Come and paint a picture with Miss Kate! You do not need to know how to paint. Come, relax and have fun. Bring a friend and have a drink! Mom’s night out! WE meet from7 to 9 PM (BYOB adults only)

Friday, May 17th: Learn how to paint a bird or Owl.

Friday, May 24th: Learn how to paint your favorite flower.

Friday May 31st: Learn how to paint an animal.

Cost is $25 per night.

Space is limited! Cost covers all supplies!

We also just announced the Mini Summer Camp Schedule! Sign up now… Classes fill up fast!

The Art Show

August 25, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are pictures from our final Mini Summer Camp…. ART SHOW CAMP!!!!

We had a blast.

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Stop by The Golden Button tomorrow to get some great new items at the shop!!!!

Art Show Camp

August 22, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Here at The Golden Button we are celebrating the last week of Mini Summer Camps with an Art Show!!!!

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The children planned and designed their own invitations and created some beautiful watercolor mixed medium pieces.

We have soooooo much going on in the next few months… So keep stopping by to see our new handmade items, keep your eye out for workshops and classes for you and your children and keep checking in for new and exciting events!!!

Just a few to keep in mind…

August 24th at 6:00 PM is our Art Show

September 1st at 1:00 PM is our Diorama Contest Award Party

September 15th is a big Festival in South Britain… The Apple Festival!!! We will be having a tent sale outside!!!

September 22nd the store will be open but we will also have a booth at the 8th Annual Fall Fine Arts Festival on the Green in Southbury.

New Needle Felting Workshops have been announced!!!!

Fiber Arts Workshops

Needle Felting with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. Learn how to create beautiful sculptures out of wool. Cost is $35. Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam!!! (ages teen to adult)

Sunday, September 23: Bats

Sunday, October 14: Witches

Sunday, November 11: Turkeys

Sunday, December 16: Old Fashion Santas

A 50% deposit is now required to hold a space. Please sign up early these classes fill up quickly!!!

Jewelry, Sharks, Clay, Paint, Voting, and Dioramas

August 9, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

It is Week five of Mini Summer Camps. I Love Jewelry and Shark Week!!!!

Making Jewelry boxes and polymer clay jewelry.

PSSSS…. Don’t forget to make a diorama for our Contest

vote for The Golden Button for the Readers Choice: Favorite Gift Shop in Southbury

and visit us to pick out some great one of a kind gifts!!!!

Watch out…. Its Shark Week at The Golden Button!!!!

Shark Week Pictures coming soon!!!

Open Painting this week…

Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM!!!!

cost is $10 per canvas.

All ages welcome!!!!

Saturday Artist Demos….

1:00 Sewing Felt Food. Ages 8 and up! $12 per kit!

Make a mug of milk & cookies or cocoa & marshmallows or a doughnut!!! (Call or email to hold a spot)

3:00 Painting Demonstration with Kate Gorham of The Golden Button

Come make a masterpiece $10 per canvas.

The Golden Button

August 5, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Today was our first Artist Demo….

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

Upcoming Artist Demos…

Saturday, August 11^th^:

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 18^th^–

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!!!

Vote for us on the patch

Make a diorama for our diorama contest!!!

Local Items, Alpacas and More!!!!

August 3, 2012 | goldenbuttonshop

Don’t forget to support local!!! Find special one of a kind items for yourselves and your loved ones at

The Golden Button!!!!

Here are some new handmade items at the shop…

Ladder Necklaces

We just got a new shipment from Akula Hope Design and These beautiful pieces made of Local (Westbrook Sea Glass) one of a kind pieces by Jen Klein!

These beautiful photo cards! Which incorporate GLITTER and photography! Love these!!!

Other important things to know are…

This Saturday is our first Artist Demo! At 1:00 stop over and meet four local artists!!!!

Ann Deduck and Eileen Warner of Alpaca Hill Farm demonstrate knitting!!!

and Eileen Gorham and Kate Gorham of The Golden Button demonstrate crocheting!!!!

There will be a sale on Local Yarn and these beautiful prints of Alpacas from Alpaca Hill Farm will be on SALE all day Saturday….including photos of their beautiful new baby, Angel!!!!

2. Keep voting and supporting The Golden Button!!!!

Click Here!!!!

3. Sunday at 2:00 is Needle Felting: Dogs!!! With Rachel Gerowe !!!!

There are still spaces available!!!

4. We are finishing up Diorama Camp Tomorrow!!! We had Sooooooo much fun so…

I discussed it with the children and we decided to have a diorama competition… Complete with ribbon awards!!! So keep your eyes out for the information!!! This is going to be awesome!!!!

While you wait for more details… take a look at these photos from today!