New Classes at Bent of the River

June 3, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

We are extremely excited to announce……

The Golden Button is partnering with Audubon Center at Bent of the River, in Southbury, to bring fun and exciting classes and workshops to the community.

Summer Classes in June to July….

-Hand Sewing and Embroidery Basics for Kids

Learn to create pictures and designs while hand sewing. Add embellishments to pillows, clothes, bags and blankets! Learn how to join fabric and add item like lace. This class is excellent for adding an artistic touch to already made items! These basic techniques can be used to make a sampler or a finished piece for clothing! So much fun! You can create anything!

Children 8 and up please. We will learn our stitches then learn how to apply them!

Tuesdays 4:15 to 5:15 PM

June 24^th, July 1^st July 8^th and July 15^th

Cost is $70 plus $15 supply fee.

–Crochet Basics

Learn how to crochet! Great if you are new to crochet or need a refresher! Learn all your stitches and how to apply them! Then create the project of your choice! You can opt to create a granny squares blanket, make toy fruits and veggies, or little amigurumi animals!!! So much fun! We will supply patterns and everything you need. Work at your own pace and learn to crochet!

Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM

June 24^th, July 1^st July 8^th and July 15^th

(Cost is $70 and a $12 supply fee)

-Kids Nature Art

Visit Southbury’s own Audubon Center at Bent of the River and create some beautiful nature art. Incorporate natural materials in you artwork!

Create a bird sculpture, make a painting with found objects, Learn about installation art in nature and make a sculpture then photograph it! Lots of fun!

Class open to children 5 and up.

When: June 25^th and July 2^nd, July 9^th and 16th

Meets Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 PM

Cost: $70 and $15 supply fee

-Sunset Landscape Paintings at Bent of the River

Sunset at Bent of the River is just breathtaking! Take advantage of the beautiful landscapes and sunlight and learn how to paint! You may just see an owl!

Explore and learn how to create a beautiful landscape with acrylic paint. For all ages and levels. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 ish PM.

Instructor: Kate Gorham

When: June 25^th and July 2^nd, July 9^th and 16th

Cost: $80 and supply fee of $30

We will supply tabletop easels, canvas and painting supplies!

Call: (203) 910-9948

Email: goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

or Message us on facebook

Classes and Lambs

February 27, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here’s a little lamb to make you smile today!

New Machine Sewing Class begins this Tuesday at 6 PM

Learn how to sew with your sewing machine! March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

Cost is $60. We will supply practice material and white thread. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing machine manual. We will learn basic sewing techniques then create a project or two! After the first class you will receive few projects to pick from… You will then bring your own material for your projects. This will allow you to pick something that you love!

Email: goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
or message us here to get on the list

Here are some pictures from this past weeks classes!!!

New Items and New Classes

February 13, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some pictures from sewing classes… Click here to see new classes.

Little Kids Classes: Wednesdays at 1 P.M. Contact us for more info or to join us!

New Local and Handmade Items

Did you know we make Custom Orders?

Here are some Baby Booties

Custom order your Gnomes Hats today!

Flannel Infinity Scarves

New Classes!!!

February 11, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

*****Open art on Valentines Day!!! Treats and fun! (cost is $12 per person…to create some art and valentines! Bring a friend!) from 1:30 to 5 PM! Drop in

(you do not need to call ahead!)

New Classes……

-Machine Sewing for Kids

-Learn how to sew with your sewing machine! Thursdays afternoons! February 20th, 27th, March 6th and March 13th from 5:45 to 6:45 PM

Cost is $60. We will supply practice material and white thread. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing machine manual. We will learn basic sewing techniques then create a project or two!

After the first class you will receive few projects to pick from… You will then bring your own material for your projects. This will allow you to pick something that you love!

-Crocheting Basics!

Learn how to crochet!!! Learn to read patterns and apply your new stitches to make hats, scarves, or blankets!!! Easy for beginners… Also open to advanced beginners or for crocheters who need a little refresher!!! Continue learning!!!

This class begins on Wednesday, February 19th, 26th, March 5th and March 12th from 6:30- 8 PM

Cost is $65 (If you need to buy a kit: $10 supply fee. or bring your own hooks! Bring your own yarn!!)

-Needle Felting Party!

Felting Party at The Golden Button! Sign up now! Sunday, February 23rd at 1 PM! Come have some tea and a treat or two and bring your projects that you need some help with. Bring a old kit, buy a new kit, make the second sculpture from another class, or just bring whatever you’ve started and need some help with…. Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will be guiding you through your project! Great time to finish your large owls that you’ve started or to work on un-finish creche sculptures. (Cost is $25- does not cover supplies)

Lions: March 23rd 2-4 PM Cost ($40)

Dragons: Thursday, March 20th and 27th

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Needle Felting and New Items at The Golden Button

February 2, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Needle Felting: Wall Hangings

Upcoming Needle Felting Class

Large Owls:

Sunday, February 9th ($55 save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles) and 23rd ($25 to finish up)

Chickadees:

Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 PM ($40 save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)

Dragons:

Thursday, March 20th and 27th from 6:30 to 9 ish PM.

Lions:

Sunday, March 23rd from 2-4 ish PM

Hens and Nests (Small)

and Large Chickens (Life size)

in April

Sewing Machine Class

Here are some new items at The Golden Button….

Vacation!!!!

January 7, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here we go!!!! The Golden Button is on Vacation till January 23rd! When we return the shop will be all fancy and newly updated! Please visit us here or through our website for updates and new classes and workshops! We also made the space even better for birthday parties and are scheduling parties for February and March!!!! We are very excited about this new year!

New Classes, workshops and parties at The Golden Button!!!

-Machine Sewing Classes

-Learn how to sew with your sewing machine! Wednesday, January 22^nd , January 29^th, February 5th and 12^th at 11:00 AM.

Cost is $60. We will supply practice material and white thread. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing machine manual. We will learn basic sewing techniques then create a project or two! After the first class you will receive few projects to pick from… You will then bring your own material for your projects. This will allow you to pick something that you love!

-Machine Sewing for Kids

-Learn how to sew with your sewing machine! Monday, January 27^th, February 3rd , February 10^th and 17^th from 4:45-6 PM

Cost is $60. We will supply practice material and white thread. Please bring your sewing machine and sewing machine manual. We will learn basic sewing techniques then create a project or two!

After the first class you will receive few projects to pick from… You will then bring your own material for your projects. This will allow you to pick something that you love!

-Crocheting Basics!

This class begins on Wednesday, January 22nd, 29th, and February 5th from 6:30- 8 PM

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

–Needle Felting: Pigs

Sunday, January 26th

2-4:30ish PM

Learn how to create an adorable sculpture of a pig using wool and special needles!

Cost is $40 save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles!)

Needle Felting: Wall Hangings

Thursday, January 30th

6:30-9 PM

Learn to create a beautiful flat needle felted wall hanging!

Cost is $40 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles!)

-Create a Large Owl Sculpture!!!! (the size of a real screech owl!)

Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will teach this two-part session to create a beautiful realistic owl!

2 class sessions

Session one- Sunday, February 9^th from 1-5 PM:

Begin you sculpture! (Cost is $55 save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

Session two- Sunday, February 23^rd at 1 PM

Finish up your owl ($25)

Little Kids Art!

Little kids of all ages are welcome to come and create artwork on Wednesdays at 1 PM! Explore different paints, build, sculpt and create! Get your hands dirty and have some fun! Moms, Dads, or other caregivers are welcome to have some fun too! (February 5^th, 12, 19, and 26^th!)

Cost is $55 (includes cost of supplies)

-Valentine Making!!!

On Saturday February 1^st and Saturday February 8^th from 11-4 PM. Stop in for a treat, see our new and improved studio space and make some valentines!!!

$12 for a package of blank cards! We will have everything you need to create beautiful creative valentines!!! All ages are welcome to come and create your own valentines for someone special!!!

*Special rates for people who want to create handmade valentines for their whole class!!! ($25 Email us ahead and bring your class list!!!)

or contact us about having your own valentine making party!!!!

-Kids Drawing and Painting (Ages 6 and up)

Saturdays in February from 4:30-5:30 PM

Cost is $60 (plus $10 for Supplies)

Practice drawing, focus on composition and design, create pictures and then make them into beautiful finshed artwork!!! This class is great for kids who love art!!!

While we are on vacation:

You may still sign up for classes… Please email us to hold a space for you… goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

or call and leave a message at (203) 910-9948

Please know…..We will call or email confirm you space in a class prior to your class beginning. We will have minimum email and phone service… but we will be checking messages when we return. Thank you!!!

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 | goldenbuttonshop

When you are doing you Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping…. Stop by The Golden Button and all the other great local businesses!!! Shop local and support people in your community!!!! 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!!!!!!!!!!! Stop by this weekend for Holiday Ornament Making!!!!!!!! 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 (From 11-4 PM)

Visit our Kids Classes page and LIKE us on Facebook for more dates.

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 27^th 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 27^th, December 4^th, and December 11^{th at} 11 AM at The Golden Button! Cost is $75 We will pick a project to work on during class!

New Items and Classes!

November 17, 2013 | goldenbuttonshop

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

or beautiful linen tea towels ….

Order a custom painting….

Get some festive holiday candles…

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

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

Machine Sewing Classes

Class meets Wednesday, November 27^th, December 4^th, and December 11^{th 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 26^th, December 3^rd and December 10^th! 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 classes, workshops and events at The Golden Button!!

November 12, 2013November 13, 2013 | goldenbuttonshop

OH HELLO! It has been an extremely busy couple of weeks around here! I have been promising to post some of the upcoming events at The Golden Button… So here is a bunch and there are more to come…..

New classes, workshops and events at The Golden Button!!

Machine Sewing Classes

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

We will pick a project to work on during class!

Crocheting Basics!

This class begins on Tuesday, November 26^th, December 3^rd and December 10^th! 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!)

Kids Thanksgiving Center Pieces!

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

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 30^th! From 10-5 PM

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

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

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 29^th! (From 11-3 PM)

November 30^th! (From 11-4 PM)

Sunday, December 1st

^Wednesday^,December 11^th

Thursday, December 12^th

Friday, December 13^th

Saturday, December 14th

Sunday, December 15^{th (noon to 4 PM)}

^Wednesday^,December 18^th

Thursday, December 19^th

Friday, December 20^th

Saturday, December 21st

Sunday, December 22^nd

^{Monday, December 23rd}

^{Tuesday December 24th (noon to 4 PM)}

Make your own Holiday Gifts!!!

Kids ages 5 and up can create special gifts for everyone in their family!!! Wednesday nights 4^th 11^th and 18^th in December!

Time 5:00 to 6:15 PM

Cost is $55 we will make 4 different types of gifts!!!

(Supply fee is $16)

-Hand Sewing and Embroidery Basics for Kids

–Crochet Basics

-Kids Nature Art

-Sunset Landscape Paintings at Bent of the River

Little Kids Classes: Wednesdays at 1 P.M. Contact us for more info or to join us!

New Local and Handmade Items

Did you know we make Custom Orders?

Here are some Baby Booties

Custom order your Gnomes Hats today!

Flannel Infinity Scarves

*****Open art on Valentines Day!!! Treats and fun! (cost is $12 per person…to create some art and valentines! Bring a friend!) from 1:30 to 5 PM! Drop in

(you do not need to call ahead!)

Needle Felting: Wall Hangings

Upcoming Needle Felting Class

Sewing Machine Class

While we are on vacation:

You may still sign up for classes… Please email us to hold a space for you… goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

or call and leave a message at (203) 910-9948

Please know…..We will call or email confirm you space in a class prior to your class beginning. We will have minimum email and phone service… but we will be checking messages when we return. Thank you!!!

Machine Sewing Classes

Kids Thanksgiving Center Pieces!

Machine Sewing Classes

Crocheting Basics!

Upcoming Needle Felting Classes…

Machine Sewing Classes

Crocheting Basics!

Kids Thanksgiving Center Pieces!

Getting ready for the Holidays at The Golden Button!

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

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

Make your own Holiday Gifts!!!

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