Needle felting

Turkeys and A Creche Series

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Just a reminder Sewing and Crochet classes begin this week!!!!!

Needle Felting Santas or Wooly sheep is December 8th from 3-5 ish

click here to learn more

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Shop at The Golden Button this holiday season!!!

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Making Turkey Centerpieces!!!! You can still order a turkey!
Sign up to create a beautiful holiday centerpiece! Children will create an amazing turkey sculpture to decorate your Thanksgiving table! Cost is $15 per centerpiece! All ages are welcome but some younger children will need help to finish their project!
Call, email or drop in to request a turkey! Turkey sculpture bases are made in advance for each child! We cannot guarantee you a turkey sculpture base if you do not sign up in advance!
Friday November 22nd, Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday November 24th from 11 AM to 4 PM!

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Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals taught a 5-part series on how to make your own Creche or nativity scene!

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Lots of Classes!

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Here are some photos from some of our recent classes and workshops…

Art Enrichment

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Needle Felting

Creche Classes

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November 30th is Small Business Saturday!!!

Come visit us!!!

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  • Getting ready for the Holidays at The Golden Button!

Visit us to get beautiful locally handmade items and gifts! We have everything you need to stuff a stocking or find a special thoughtful gift while supporting local artists this holiday season! Order your custom paintings for the holidays and remember everything we sell is local and handmade and sometimes one of a kind!!!

 

  • Visit us on Small Business Saturday!!!!! November 30th! From 10-5 PM

Giveaways, sales, new items, treats, ornament making, and much more!!!! Shop local support handmade!!!!

  • Ornament Making is back!!!!!!!!!!!

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All ages are welcome to drop into The Golden Button to create beautiful wooden ornaments that will last for years to come! Wear a smock or old shirt! Lots of fun!!!

Cost is $12 for 3 ornaments.  From noon to 5 PM

November 29th! (From 11-3 PM)

November 30th! (From 11-4 PM)

Sunday, December 1st

Wednesday, December 11th

Thursday, December 12th

Friday, December 13th

Saturday, December 14th

Sunday, December 15th  (noon to 4 PM)

Wednesday, December 18th

Thursday, December 19th

Friday, December 20th

Saturday, December 21st

Sunday, December 22nd

Monday, December 23rd

Tuesday December 24th (noon to 4 PM)

New Items and Classes!

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Stop into The Golden Button to pick up some great seasonal napkins….securedownload-1

or beautiful linen tea towels ….

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Order a custom painting….

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Get some festive holiday candles…

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Or buys supplies for a new project or gift!!!

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We are open till 4 PM today!

Some important information….

We will be having lots of awesome classes starting in a week or so…

Hold a spot now!

  • Kids Thanksgiving Center Pieces!

 

Sign up to create a beautiful holiday centerpiece! Children will create an amazing turkey sculpture to decorate your Thanksgiving table! Cost is $15 per centerpiece! All ages are welcome but some younger children will need help to finish their project!

 

Call, email or drop in to request a turkey! Turkey sculpture bases are made in advance for each child!  We cannot guarantee you a turkey sculpture base if you do not sign up in advance!

 

Friday November 22nd, Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday November 24th from 11 AM to 4 PM!

 

 

  • Machine Sewing Classes

 

Pull your machine out and learn how to sew! Maura Bergman is teaching basic and beginner sewing.  Class starts on Wednesday, November 27th at 11 AM! Bring your machine and manual and Maura will guide you through learning how to sew! Basic sewing, creating a project, and simple patterns! Great for beginners or people who have not sewn in years!

 

Class meets Wednesday, November 27th, December 4th, and December 11th at 11 AM at The Golden Button! Cost is $75

 

We will pick a project to work on during class!

 

 

  • Crocheting Basics!

 

Learn how to crochet!!! In the first class learn several stitches and practice! Then create a beautiful scarf in the next two classes! You will have a beautiful warm winter scarf to keep for yourself or give as a gift!

This class begins on Tuesday, November 26th, December 3rd and December 10th! At 6:30 PM

Cost is $50 plus $10 supply fee.  (Supply fee does not including the cost of the yarn for your finished scarf! Discounts on yarn during class session or you can bring your own!)

 

 

 

Upcoming Needle Felting Classes…

  • Needle Felting: Moose or Deer

November 17th from 2-5ish PM

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

Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will teach you how to create a moose or deer sculpture with wool and special barbed needles.

 

Next Thursday is a open Needle Felting Forum!!! Open to anyone who need some help or wants to meet other needle felters!!!

  • November 21st:   Finishing Forum               $25   
  • (Open to anyone who wants to come… You do not need to be working on a creche. This cost does not cover a kit but you can buy one at regular price or bring something you are working on) 

email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com,

call (203) 910-9948, or stop by The Golden Button to let us know you would like to join!!!

 

 Email, call or stop by to hold a space in one of these wonderful classes. 
goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or (203) 910-9948

New Items

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Five local artists dropped off new items at the shop yesterday!!!! Stop in today or tomorrow or Saturday or Sunday for some beautiful hand made treasures!!! Don’t forget your 10% off coupon! Also you get a chance to win a custom portrait with each purchase you make in October!!!

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Tonight is our second class in the Needle Felting Creche series….

Sheep and Shepherds!!!

at 6:30 PM tonight at The Golden Button!

If you would like to join us please send a email

goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

even if you missed the first class you can come to other classes in the series!!

Here are some photos from an enrichment class I teach….. These are Autumn tree sculptures.

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Creche Series and Much More!

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New Creche series at The Golden Button!

Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals guides us through this needle felting series! Create a beautiful handmade Creche before the holidays!!!! Next Thursday, October 10th: Create sheep and shepherds $40 ($35- save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
October 17th: Multitude of Angels $40 ($35)
November 14th: 3 Kings & gifts $40 ($35)
November 21st: Finishing Forum $25
There is still space!!!

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Here are some photos from Fridays Mommy and Mini Class and from Little Kids Art!

(If you are interested in participating in these series please contact us for more info!)

 

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Have a wonderful weekend!!! Don’t forget we are now open on Sundays from 11-4 PM and Closed Monday and Tuesdays!

New Woodland Creature Products!

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Just a little reminder… The Golden Button has changed to its new Fall Hours. We are also doing a giveaway for our 2 year anniversary! For each purchase you make at The Golden Button from now through October, you will receive a raffle ticket. At the end of October there will be a drawing and one customer will win a custom painting or portrait! ($150.00 value)

We are now closed on Monday and Tuesday 

 

Open Wednesday through Saturday 11-5

 

and Sunday 11-4

Stop by this week for a visit!

 

We are currently working on a new line of products for The Golden Button. Maura Bergman (makes bags and teaches sewing at the shop) and Kate Gorham (owner of The Golden Button) are joining forces to create natural woodland themed: bags, towels, bibs, napkins and holiday products. These items will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Every item is screen printed and sewn locally!!! Many products are made with up-cycled materials and have vintage fabrics  and hand sewing incorporated into the final piece!

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Needle Felting Sharks and Other Fish!

Here are some photos from this weekend! Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals taught us how to create Sharks or Fish! Click here for other upcoming classes with Rachel at The Golden Button!

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Classes, Events, and Sharks

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There are still spaces in these Classes:

 

  • Mommy and Mini Classes

Fridays in September: 20th, 27th, October 4th and 11th from 1:00 to 1:30 PM
Cost is $40
Fridays are Mommy and Mini classes at The Golden Button. We will meet from 1:00 to 1:30 PM. everyone is welcome… All activities are appropriate for baby, toddlers, and little ones. (All materials are non-toxic and safe for love bugs) You are welcome to bring a booster seat or just sit with your little one. We will explore lots of colors and textures with fun and safe materials! A little messy but a lot of fun!

  • Little Kids Art (ages 3 to 5 years old)

Fridays in September: 20th, 27th, October 4th and 11th from 2:00 to 2:45 PM
Cost is $50 plus a $10 supply fee
Little kids explore autumn through art! Create giant leaves, make a tree, print with wood, create Fall Jewelry, mix colors and make paintings. Lots of fun!!!!!

 

  • Needle Felting Sharks or other Fish!!!!

Sunday, September 22nd from 2-4 PM at The Golden Button!
Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will teach you how to create a shark or fish sculpture out of wool! Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own wool and needles!!)

 

The Golden Button will be at Bent of The River  this Saturday from 2-6 PM for the Bent Fest!!! Come see us!!!

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Also…

2nd anniversary

Crafternoon and Fall Classes!!!

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Lots and lots of planning going on here today!!!!! We would like to announce the very first Golden Button Crafternoon happening in September!!!!

The Golden Button Crafternoon!

Join us on Saturday, September 28th

Ages 5 and up from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Teens and Adults from 2:30 to 4:30 PM

Meet some of our local artists and learn how to craft some really special things!

Cost is $40 per person (covers all supplies and a snack!!!)

Four different crafts to create!!!! (More info to follow!!!)

Early sign up discount…. First 4 spaces are $35

Space is limited Call ahead, email or drop by to sign up for Crafternoon!!! All ages are welcome to join! This is great for adults and teens as well as school age children!

Click here for some Fall Fiber Classes!!!

Needle Felting, Crocheting, Knitting and sewing classes for adults and teens!!!

 

Here are some photos from this weekends Needle Felting Raccoons class with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals!!!!

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