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Order your Valentine Paintings!

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The Golden Button is open for business…. We are not totally restocked… but we are having classes and workshops. We will be open today till 5 PM and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. Stop by and say hello! Here is a photo of some new items…

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We are having a special on Valentines paintings!!!! If you order between January 25th and February 7th you will receive 10% off your painting!!! Paintings will be ready for pick up at The Golden Button before Valentines Day.  ♥

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-Small Paintings (4×4, 6×6, and other similarly sized canvases will be created or $50.00) (Please only one character/ figure per canvas)

-Medium Paintings (10x 10 -12×12 to 11x 14 will run $100.00) 

-Larger Paintings (18×18, 20x 20 and similar sizes will cost $150.00) 

Extra large paintings and odd shaped canvases can also be created. Please contact us for additional pricing.

50% deposit is needed at time of order. You may pay the remainder of the balance when your painting is picked up.

Please email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com, stop in or call (203) 910-9948 to order your painting. You may email or drop off a photo for approval.

 

There is still time to sign up for some new classes…

*Sunday,  January 26th at 2 PM Rachel Gerowe is teaching Needle Felting Pigs.

*Tuesday, January 28th at 4:45 PM is Kids Sewing

*Wednesday, January 29th at 11:00 Am is Machine Sewing

* Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 PM is Needle Felting Wall Hangings with Rachel Gerowe

* Saturday, February 1st from 11-4 PM is Valentines Making (DROP IN)

* Saturday, February 1st from 4:30- 5:30 PM is Kids Drawing and Painting

Please call ahead  or email us to save a space!!! (203) 910-9948 goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

Classes at The Golden Button

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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…..

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Rebecca makes these…

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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.

Sign up now! Space is very limited!!!

  • Adult Paint

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 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!

Two Peacocks in a Pair Tree?

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Stop in this weekend for some beautiful Quill Ornaments by Kleiner Eisbar

and lots of holiday cards and gifts to check off your list!

And if you find a feather or two….

It may be a Peacock feather!!!

During our final class of Painting Techniques… we had some very very special guests!!!

The Golden Button has had bunnies, kitties, dogs and now…. Peacocks visit!

(oh wait… and a chipmunk but he was not invited.)

Updated Class and Halloween!

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We are going to postpone some of our classes a week or two (due to Hurricane Sandy and power outages and everything everyone has been through.)

We will go ahead with Little Kid Art at 2:00 PM today.
  • 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)

This class has been shortened and therefor the cost is reduced…

November 8, 15, and 29th as well (No Class on the 22nd for Thanksgiving)

cost is $42 plus $10 supply fee

 November 1, 8, 15, 29

(Cost is $ 58 plus a $15 Supply fee)

 

  • Printmaking, Transfers, Ink and Paint

To Be Announced.

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 7 and up.

We will focus on creating printed patterns, transferring photos and learning new art processes.

Do to rescheduling conflicts we are going to try a different day.

 November 2,9, 16

(Cost is $ 45 plus a $13 Supply fee)

Here are some highlights from Halloween!

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We Are One Year Old!

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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!

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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)

 

Sign up now spaces are limited!

This Week….

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This week at The Golden Button….

Lots of things are going on..

  • Hardcover Book Making class with Kleiner Eisbar 
On Thursday, October 11th and 18th from 5:00 to 6:30, join Dennis and Krissy Maksymiw from Kleiner Eisbär for a two-part class in making a hardcover hand-bound Coptic book at The Golden Button in Southbury, CT. Coptic bindings are among the oldest bindings, serving as both structural and decorative facets of a book. (Coptic bound books open and lie completely flat.)

For Teenagers and Adults. This is a two-part class

Cost is $42 plus $5 supply fee

Please sign up ahead of time The Deadline to sign up is October 9th. Please contact The Golden Button before then to hold a space. Space is limited!

(203) 910-9948

or email us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

  • Adult’s night out this Thursday!

  • Friday we have….

October 12th: Making Stuffed Animals ($25 per stuffed creation)

Turn your drawings into pillows and stuffed animals.

Design a drawing, color it in, and then have it transformed into a stuffed animal or pillow for you!!! Children who are 8 or older or have an adults help may hand sew their creations! (No sewing for small children. You can leave them at the shop and they can be assembled for you) (please allow a week for finished product)

Drop in between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, Meet with your friends. All ages welcome!!! A different Project each Friday!!!!

 

 

  • Learn How to Knit Fingerless Gloves!!!

Saturday, October 13th  at 3:00 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!!! These are wonderful fast gifts perfect for many people. Start your Holiday gift making now!!!

Taught by Patti Clark of Maple View Farm in Orange.

Cost is $35 for the class.

When you sign up we will give you a supply list. 10% off local yarn if you sign up for this class.

  • 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, October 14: Witches

  • Wednesday, October 24: Owls (6:30- 9:00 PM)

Here are a few Autumn Painting… I finally finished today…

Come visit us on this week from 11-6 PM!!!

The Golden Button was mentioned on Better CT last week….

Thanks Laura of Olive My Skin!!!