As Promised…. Septembers Schedule is Ready!!!

August 15, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Hello everyone!!! Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!!!! Getting ready for back to school! AHHHHHHH.Here at The Golden Button we are getting everything in tip top shape for lots of fun new classes, adventures, and special events!

Please email us at info@goldenbuttonshop.com, call (203) 910-9948 or message us on Facebook to register for a class!!!! Please sign up ahead of time space is limited 🙂

Mondays……

-Portrait Class at The Golden Button

Monday’s in September (14, 21, 28 and October 5th) from 11:00 AM to noon

Create beautiful paintings and drawings while focusing on portraiture. Each week we will work with different mediums to create sketches and practice before creating a finished piece of art. We will work from both real life as well as from photographs. You do not need previous experience to join!

This class is open to adults and senior citizens.

Cost is $75 plus $25 supply fee (covers all 4 classes)

-Kids Painting (Ages 7 and up) at Bent of the River in Southbury

Mondays in September: 14, 21, and 28th from 4:30- 5:30 PM

Kids will create landscape paintings at Bent of the River. We will explore and find a new place to paint each week! Meet us at the Bent Barn. We will be going on a little adventure to create a beautiful landscape painting or two. Children will be using acrylic paint and may be sitting on the ground so wear your old clothes and bring a mat or a blanket to sit on if the ground is wet!

Cost is $55 plus $20 supply fee. (Covers 3 classes) (register with The Golden Button)

-Evening Landscape Painting at Bent of the River in Southbury

Monday evenings in September: 14, 21, and 28th from 6:00-7:30 PM

Join us to create landscape paintings at Bent of the River!!! We will focus on colors, textures and lighting. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t know how to paint! Please register for Landscape Painting with Kate Gorham from The Golden Button!

Cost is $55 plus $20 supply fee. (Covers 3 classes) We will meet at the barn. (Register with The Golden Button)

Tuesdays…

-Little Kids Art

Tuesdays in September: 8, 15, and 29th at 11:00 AM

Little kids explore art with safe non toxic age appropriate materials!!! (Classes typically last about 45 minutes!) All ages are welcome. We encourage parents, grandparents, babysitters and nannies to participate too!!!!) So much fun! Work with colors and textures! Great for preschool age children, toddlers and more.

Cost is $55 plus a $20 supply fee

-Art Exploration

Tuesdays in September: 8, 15, 22, and 29th from 1:00-2:30 PM

Explore the great artists and create artwork in their style!!!! During each class we will look at and discuss a new artist! Then we will create art based on their technique or style. Classes meet for 1.5 hours are wonderful for homeschoolers looking to learn more! Ages 6 and up please!

Cost is $75 plus $25 supply fee

–Lots of Sewing

Tuesdays in September 8, 15, 22, and 29th from 4:00-6:00 PM

Children will learn (or continue to learn) how to use their sewing machines and how to create new and fun items! Get ready for Fall and create an awesome fall blanket! We will also work on some hand sewing and add special embroidered touches to our blankets!

Please bring your sewing machine or you can rent one of ours for $10 a class.

Cost is $100 plus a $40 supply fee

Wednesdays….

–Sewing Exploration!

Wednesdays in September 9, 16, 23, and 30th class meets from 12:30 to 2:30

Learn how to use your sewing machine and create things! We will create wonderful sewing projects based on the children’s interest. Create a quilt or a tote back with hand sewing and machine sewing! Children will have a sewing notebook to collect ideas and inspirations then bring these projects to life! Please bring your sewing machine or you can rent one of ours for $10 a class. (for homeschoolers)

Cost is $100 plus a $40 supply fee

-Drawing and Painting

Wednesdays in September 9, 16, 23, and 30th class meets from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM

In this class we will focus on drawing and painting. Children will create art from still lives, models, photos and more. We will focus on our technique as well as how to be more positive on the outcome of finished artwork. Supplies include paint, charcoal, colored pencils, and ink. On nice days we may go outside for a little landscape drawing. Children will work at their own pace!

Each Child will receive a sketchbook to take home and carry with them!!! (Kids ages 7 to 12) Cost is $65 plus a $20 supply fee.

Fridays…

-Little Kids Art

Fridays in September: 11, 18, 25th and October 2nd at 1PM

Cost is $55 plus a $20 supply fee

–Afterschool Art: Fiber Art for Kids

Fridays in September: 11, 18, 25th and October 2nd from 4:00- 5:00 PM

Fiber Art! Learn about different kinds of wool, feel the difference between alpaca and sheep wool then learn how to dye it. Children will use nontoxic (child safe dye) to color dye wool. Children will use their vibrant colored wool to create art. Embroider drawings or designs on wool felt, weave a wall hanging, and make a felt pumpkin or apple sculpture for the fall.

Cost is $65 plus $24 supply fee.

–Friday Night Art: Cookie Cutter Art

Fridays in September: 11, 18, 25th and October 2nd from 5:30-6:30 PM

Create awesome 3-d sculptures with cookie cutters and clay. (I’m serious!) Using several types of clay and a huge selection of cookie cutters we can create zoos, farms, animals in the wild, trucks, dioramas and soooo much more. Roll, cut, paint them as detailed as you please then install them into new worlds, FANCY backgrounds and hanging mobiles! So much fun!!!!!

Cost is $65 plus $25 supply fee

(Sign up for both Friday classes and feel free to bring a drink and snack and hangout between classes 🙂

Special Events

September 11th: Kids Night Out: Fairytale Night

Friday, September 11th from 7:00 to 9:00

Drop off the kids for Fairytale Night! Create awesome artwork from your favorite fairytale! Make a giant beanstalk sculpture or a tiny 3-d fairytale town, make a “candy house” in the forest, build a castle with wooden pieces then paint it metallic gold! Lots of fun things to use and create and we may even read a few fairytales! Lots of fairytale inspired magical fun!

Ages 4 and up please! cost is $35 or $50 for two children!

September 18th: Adult Paint Night

Friday, September 18th from 7-9 PM.

Join us to create a guided painting! Miss Kate will take you step by step through a summer inspired painting! Snacks will be served (BYOB) $45 each or $70 for you and a friend!!! (You do not need to know how to paint!)

September 25th: Parent/ Child Paint Night

Friday, September 25th from 7-9 PM

Join us at The Golden Button to create a very cool painting of an Elephant! We will use Acrylic paint so wear your old clothes and remind your favorite little person to do the same!!!!  Cost is $55 a pair (one adult and one child!) $75 for a pair and an extra child! Cost includes supplies and snacks! (Everyone gets their own canvas!) . (Please contact The Golden Button to register)

October 2: Family Paint Night: Autumn Tree Painting

Friday, October 2nd from 7-9 PM

Work together to create a Family Tree! Each family will get to pick one large canvas, or two medium canvases! We will create a beautiful Autumn tree painting with acrylic paint! Cost is $55 for up to 4 family members!

NEW CLASSES AND EVENTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST!!!

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Join us on Monday for our Under The Sea: Summer Arts Program

Under The Sea: 4:00 -5:00 PM

Week Two: 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2

Lets celebrate the ocean and all its wonderful creatures and maybe mermaids too.

(All Ages)

Here are some new classes you might be interested in….

Sewing Machine Class for You and Your Child!

Tuesday Nights from Time: 6:00-7:00 PM

July 14, 21, and 28th

Join us at The Golden Button to learn your way around your sewing machine! While many children are now interested in learning how to use a sewing machines….more often than not, their parents do not know anything about sewing! This class is meant for parents and their children! Bring your child, one machine and one manual and learn the basics! Learn how to thread your machine, fill your bobbin, change broken needles, which needles to use for which fabric and work together with your child to create something fun for you and your child! Basic beginner projects and materials will be supplied!

Cost is $75 plus $20 (covers one adult and one child and all their supplies!)

Drawing and Painting

Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM

July 8, 15, 22, 29^th

Each Child will receive a sketchbook to take home and carry with them!!! (Kids ages 7 to 12)

Cost is $65 plus a $20 supply fee.

Drawing and Painting More

Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM

August 5, 12, 19, and 26th

Each child will receive a sketchbook to take home and carry with them!!! (Kids ages 7 to 12)

Cost is $65 plus a $20 supply fee.

There will be different projects than in July’s class but our focus will remain the same!

Kids Advanced Beginner Sewing Machine Classes:

Fridays from 1:00 -3:00 PM (2 hours!)

July 17, 24, and 31st

This class is for kids who have some experience with sewing machines. Join us at The Golden Button for this extended Sewing program. Kids will learn how to read sewing patterns and how to create finished clothing items. Focus on how and what materials to pick for your projects! How to read patterns and assemble garments.

Pattern choices will be given to you before the class begins. Each child will pick their own pattern.

Space in this class is extremely limited! You must register to participate in this class.

Cost is $115 (We supply your fabric and sewing pattern! Please bring your own Sewing Machine, manual, and you may bring your sewing kit… including your fabric scissors, pins, extra needles, button foot, zipper foot, seam ripper and other attachments for your machine.)

Special Events:

Family Paint Night: Sweet Treats!

July 17th from 7-9PM

Join us for a night of treats! Create a large painting inspired by summer treats! Create a giant milkshake painting with a straw or a huge ice cream cone covered in rainbow sprinkles or even an oversized banana split with a cherry on top! This is an awesome night out for the family or a great pre slumber party event!

Up to 4 “family Members” can work on one large canvas ($55)

Or work on 2 smaller canvases ($55) Tracers are available if you would like to use them!

Some Icy treats will be served!

Kids Summer Paint Night!

Wednesday, July 15^th

From 6-8 PM

Drop the kids off and have a night off! Kids will create an awesome mixed media summer inspired painting! So much fun! Ages 5 and up.

Cost is $35 per child or 2 for $50 stay till 9 PM to create a awesome summer tshirt for $15 more! (Please let us know if your child is staying so we can have enough shirts!)

Adult Paint Night

Wednesday, July 29^th from 7-9 PM.

April Classes at The Golden Button

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Tuesday

*Art Exploration Class

Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM

April 7, 14, 21 and 28th

Lots of Art for Kids age 6 and up!! This class is perfect for kids who have ½ a day or learn from home! We will focus on creating art while allowing children to make a plan, problem solve and try new materials. This class is meant for exploration and growing! Each session children will find new and fun materials to create with!

Cost: $75 plus $20 supply fee

*Little Kids Art

Tuesdays from 3:00 PM-4:00 ish

April 7, 14, 21, and 28th

Little children have fun exploring different art mediums and creating Spring art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! All ages are welcome. Parents, grandparents, babysitters are encouraged to join! Class is appropriate for all ages.

Cost: $65 plus $14

*Kids Machine Sewing Class on Tuesdays (Beginner to advanced beginner)

Tuesdays: from 4:30 to 5:15 PM

April 7, 14, 21, and 28th

Learn (or continue to learn) all about sewing with your machine and a little hand sewing! Create fun projects! Bring your machine and your manual. We will be creating lots of fun projects!

Cost: $65 plus $20 covers all supply fees.

Wednesdays:

*Little Kids Art

Wednesdays from 11:00 PM-12:00 ish

April 8, 15, 22 and 29^th

Cost: $65 plus $14

*Kids Mixed Medium Art Classes (ages 6 and up!)

Wednesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29^th

For children who want to learn more art and sculpture! We will create great art!!!! Found object art, textured paintings and mixed medium sculpture. Ages 6 and up please!!!!

Cost: $80 plus $20 supply fee (covers all 5 classes!)

Thursdays

* Adult Machine Sewing Class

Thursdays from 11:00 – 12:00PM

April 9, 16, 23 and 30th

Create some easy sewing machines projects to learn how to sew on your machine!!! Please bring your machine and manual!!! We will supply the thread and fabric.

Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee!

*Thursdays Machine Sewing

Thursdays from 4:00 – 4:45 PM

April 9, 16, 23, and 30

Learn (or continue to learn) all about sewing with your machine and a little hand sewing! Create fun projects!

Cost is $65 plus $20 supply fee!

*Hand Sewing

Thursdays from 5:00 to 5:45 PM

April 9, 16, 23, 30

Spring Hand Sewing class!!!!!!!!!! Make super awesome flowers and then use them in some awesome projects!

Cost: $65 plus $14 supply fee

Friday

*Hand Sewing

Fridays from 4:30 to 5:15 PM

April 10, 17, 24 and May 1st

Spring Hand Sewing class!!!!!!!!!! Make super awesome flowers and then use them in some awesome projects!

Cost: $65 plus $14 supply fee

*Fridays in March: Springy Art

Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

April 10, 17, 24 and May 1st

Springy Art! Friday nights in March create Spring Art!!!! All sorts of fun materials!!!! Paint, cut, trace, transfer, glue and let your imagination run wild! Make a super awesome flower or tree sculpture!!!! Create a Spring Environment and a giant 3-D painting! SOOO much fun!

Cost is $65 plus $16 supply fee

Call (203) 910-9948

email: info@goldenbuttonshop.com

or message us here or on Facebook to save a spot!

The Golden Button!!!

February 9, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Hello there… Today on this lovely snow day… here in Connecticut… We are fixing up our website and working on a program so that you can sign up for classes right here on the website…. and making cooking and hopefully sewing some fun samples for upcoming classes… in a little while 🙂

Here are some pictures of some of our classes from the last few days… Hand sewing, guided painting, a bachelorette! (Yeah Karla!) and some Valentine Making!!!

We have soooo much fun! Here is the new schedule for March….. Click here to see it! We will be adding some other fun workshops and events soon! Please sign up for these classes!

Don’t forget we have Needle Felting Horse this month!

*Sunday, February 22nd 2-5 PM: Horses

Join us at the Golden Button on Sunday February 22nd at 2 pm to create 3-D pony sculptures. Needle felting is an easy-to-learn craft in which a barbed needle is used to sculpt wool into anything imaginable. In February’s class students will create a 4″, 3 dimensional felted pony or horse. Cost: $40 (Save $5 by bringing your own needles and foam) To register call Kate at the Golden Button at 203-910-9948.

Valentine Making Saturday 2-7-15

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 | goldenbuttonshop

Hello!!!!

Valentine Drop in this Saturday from 11-2 PM!!!!! Cost is $15! Come make Valentines!!!! All ages welcome!!!! 2 projects to pick from!!! Make a Valentines wall hanging or make Valentines!!!!

We also have a bunch of really great events next weekend!!! Sign up now!
*****A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, February 13th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Tea and hot chocolate will be served! Create a guided painting! You will each get your own canvas! Miss Kate will guide you step by step though a painting! (We suggest the child is at least 5 to create the step by step painting) This is a great Valentine Treat!!!

Cost is $55 per pair!

*****Family Art Party

Saturday, February 14th from 3-5 PM

Make it a great Valentine’s Day with the ones you love the most!!! During our Family Art Party each family will get a large canvas to create a masterpiece! Work together to create a design or picture! (We will help you with planning and tips to create your painting!!!) Wear old clothes!!! We will be using acrylic paint!!! All ages are welcome to join! This is a wonderful keepsake! Tea and hot chocolate will be served!

(Each family will create a different painting!!! You can paint a design or pick a theme before hand!!! Some families even bring reference materials or pictures of inspiration!!!)

(Cost is $55 per family! Covers all supplies for 4 people!)

*******Kids Night Out! Valentine Making PARTY!!!!

Friday, February 14th from 6-8PM

We will make a bunch of awesome Valentines!!!! Play music, have a snack and have LOTS OF FUN!!!

Cost: $35 for one, $60 for two and $75 for 3! Covers all supplies!

*STAY TILL 9 PM $15 MORE AND MAKE AN AWESOME PAINTING
*****Guided Paint Night For Adults

Friday, February 20th, 2015 from 7-9 PM

Night out with your friends! Create a guided painting with Artist Kate Gorham while you have a cocktail and some snacks! This class is only for adults please! BYOBRelax have fun and bring a friend! $45 per person covers all your supplies! Bring a friend and get 2 for $70

(I believe we will paint the Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf picture on the wall at the Golden Button…. I will post a picture)

Please let us know if you would like to join!!!

Here are some pictures from this week….

Adult Valentine Making Party….

Hand Sewing…

Machine Sewing…

Kids Valentine Making Party….

Tea and Embroidery….

The Golden Button!

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Please visit our EVENT PAGE and FEB 2015 PAGE to find a class!!!!

We have Little Kids Art Classes, Tea and Embroidery, and Crochet beginning this week!

*Friday, February 6th , 2015

*Kids Night Out

Friday, February 6th , 2015 from 7-9 PM

Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!

Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!

*Friday,February 13th, 2015

*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, February 13th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Cost is $55 per pair!

Here are some photos from the past weeks classes…..

Machine Sewing

(New Classes start this week)

Hand Sewing

(New Classes start this week)

Painting on Everything but Paper

2015 Schedule

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EVENTS 2015

*Friday, January 2, 2015

*Guided Paint Night For Adults

Friday January 2nd from 7-9 PM

*Friday, January 9, 2015

*A Special Paint Night for Parents and Kids!!!

Friday, January 9th from 7-9 PM

Have a night out with your child or your favorite little person!

Cost is $55 per pair!

*Friday, January 16, 2015

*Kids Night Out

Friday, January 16th from 7-9 PM

Drop the kids off and have a few hours off while the kids have a great time creating art!!!!

Cost is $30 per child $50 for 2 children!

*Friday, January 23, 2015

*Family Art Night!

Friday January 23rd from 7-9 PM

And new classes….

CLASSES 2015

*Machine Sewing Class

Tuesdays: from 4:30 to 5:15 PM

January 6, 13, 20th and 27th

Learn all about sewing with your machine and a little hand sewing! Create fun projects! Make pj pants and much more!!!! Bring your machine and your manual and any fabric you would love to use!

Cost: $65 plus $10 supply fee (Covers thread and fabric for practice! Please bring cozy flannel, fleece or cotton and elastic for your waistband)

*Crochet Class

Tuesdays from 7 PM to 8PM

January 6, 13th, 20, and 27th

Learn to crochet! Remember those blankets your grandma used to make? Or want to make a cowl or scarf, or baby booties!! Work at your own pace! Create little stuffed animals or veggies! Learn basic crochet stitches and learn how to use them! This is the perfect time of year to learn to make a blanket for a new baby or a little one in your life or maybe one for yourself! Pick your own project!

Cost is $70 plus $10 supply fee

*Art On Everything But Paper

Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM

January 8, 15, 22, and 29th

This January lets make a Masterpiece!!! Kids will explore Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking! All ages are welcome!!!! So much fun!!! We will be creating paintings, drawings, and prints on new surfaced. Paint on metal, wood and found objects. Print on Fabric and wood, and draw on all kinds of cool surfaces! Thursday Nights in January

Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (Kids 5 and up!)

-Hand Sewing (kids)

Fridays from 4:30-5:15 PM

January 2, 9th, 16th, and 23rd

Learn basic hand sewing techniques, embroidery stitches, and how to apply vintage trim or appliqués. This is a great way to create something new from your old items! Want to create a new up-cycled t-shirt or bag? Bring some old t-shirts, a hat, pillowcases, or a fabric bag to up-cycle! Your imagination is the limit! So much fun!

Cost is $65 plus $14 supply fee

(Hand sewing for kids 7 and up….Sewing projects with safe materials open to younger children! Call or email to find out more)

*Woodland Arts

Fridays from 5:30-6:30 PM

January 2, 9, 16, and 23rd

This January lets make Woodland Art!!! Kids will create a beautiful woodland forest, make woodland animals, decorate mushroom sculptures, and create a mixed medium forest painting with animals collage! SOOOO Much Fun! Great for kids who love the forest and animals! Friday Nights in January

Cost: $65 plus $16 supply fee. (All ages welcome)

*Little Kids Art

Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 ish

January 7, 14, 21, and 28

Little children have fun explore different art mediums and creating art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! We will create some art supplies in class! All ages are welcome. Parents, grandparents, babysitters may join! Paint with your toes, make a giant painting of you! Make a wooden sculpture and other fun projects!!!

Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee

*Valentine Making

Fridays from 5:30 -6:30 PM

January 30th, Feb 6, 13th

Create awesome and fun Valentines for your friends and family!

Cost $50 plus $10 supplies

New Classes this Week!

December 1, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some new classes starting this week!!!!

-Make Your own Holiday Gifts (for Kids ages 5 and up) STARTS TONIGHT!!!!!

Monday from 5-6 PM

December 1, 8, 15 and 22nd

Each week children will be guided through lots of fun projects to create gifts for all their family members! We will create something for everyone!

Projects include one something for women, something for men, a gift for a child and a pet gift!

Cost is $65 plus $15 supply fee

– Little Kids Art- Make Presents!

Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 ish

December 3, 10,17, and 24th

Little kids of all ages will create lots of little gifts for grandparents, teachers, aunts and uncles! Special keepsakes for family members to cherish!!!! Each week we will make several gifts! Beautiful artwork to keep forever and so much more special than a store bought gift!

Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee

*Kids Sewing Machine Class

Thurdays from 5-6

December 4, 11, and 18th

Bring your sewing machine and learn how to use it! Create your project of choice! Beginner to advanced beginner! Learn the basics, Pick from several projects, You can even make gifts!!!! Have fun and keep learning! Please bring a sewing machine, and your manual.

Cost is $50 plus $10 supply fee for thread and material for your first project!

*Friday Night Art from 5:30-6:20 PM

December 5, 12 and 19th!

Lets make a Masterpiece!!! Kids will explore Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking! All ages are welcome!!!! So much fun!!!

Join us on Friday Nights to make Cost is $45 and a $15 supply fee!

Here are some pictures from the last week….

What’s New This Week?

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What’s new this week?

(Someone made this at the shop and I just found it!!! And… the buttons are a little project I’m working on! Thanks John J. for your help!)

Schedule for the week….

Monday: Drop in art ($15) or make a holiday turkey centerpiece! ($20) 1-6 PM (Nov. 10th)

Tuesday: New Crochet Class from 7-8 PM! (Nov. 11th)

Wednesday: Little Kids Art 11 AM
Sign up or drop in for $20 (Nov. 12th)

Thursday: ClOSED

Friday: (Nov. 14th)
-Drop in to make a Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece between 12 and 4:30 PM ($20)
-Hand Sewing: from 4:30-5:30 PM
– Make your Own Art Supplies 5:30-6:30PM
-Kids Guided Paint Night! 7-9 PM
(Woodland creature theme!)

-Hand Sewing (kids) image Fridays from 4:30-5:15 PM November 14, 21, 28th and December 5th

Saturday:
-Drop in to make a Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece 11-1 ($20)
– Adults Encaustic (wax) Paint night! (Nov. 15th)

Creative Art Night for Adults! Easy Encaustic Painting Saturday, November 1st from 7-9 PM

Sunday:
-Drop in to make a Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece 11-1 PM ($20)
– Needle Felting- Camels/ Moose/ Deer 1-4 PM (Nov. 16th)

NeedleFelting: DEER/ MOOSE/ CAMEL- Sunday, November 16th from 1-4 PM ($40)

Call for more Info or message us here! Www.goldenbuttonshop.com

Here are a few photos from last weeks classes!

Kids Machine Sewing Class:

Hand Sewing: (The little child had special materials that are safe and fun for little ones 🙂

Make Your Own Art Supplies (Join us for the next three classes! We will make clay, paper mache, more paint and much more.) Here we were making WATERCOLORS!