Sign up now for some Summer fun!!! Kids, teen, and adult classes…
Contact us about private classes too…
Nature Art Classes!
and contact us for custom paintings and murals!
The Golden Button
New Classes at Bent of the River
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 24th, July 1st July 8th and July 15th
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 24th, July 1st July 8th and July 15th
(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 25th and July 2nd, July 9th 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 25th and July 2nd, July 9th and 16th
Cost: $80 and supply fee of $30
We will supply tabletop easels, canvas and painting supplies!
Sign up now!!! Space is limited! Please contact us with any questions!!!!
Call: (203) 910-9948
Email: goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
Little Kids Art on The Farm
Just a reminder…..
Needle Felting Curly Sheep Thursday at 6:30 PM,
Adult Painting (BYOB) Friday 7-9 PM,
and
Needle Felting Large Curly Sheep this Sunday 1-5 PM
All at CAST in Woodbury
Here are some wet Llamas at Little Kids Art on the Farm!
Sign up now for the next session…
Little Kids get to have fun on the farm! Explore and create fun new things and get your hands dirty! Miss Kate will be helping your children to create! All ages are welcome!
Class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM
Bring a snack and drink to have at the farm if you want!!! Parents, grandparents or babysitters are encouraged to join in the fun! Wear old clothes!!!
See baby goats, llamas and enjoy being outside while we do some really fun artwork!!!
When: Class begins on June 4, 11, 18, and 25th
Time: at 11:30 AM to 12:20ish
Cost: $60 plus a $12 supply fee
Sign up now! Space is limited!
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day!!!
There are a bunch of great classes starting this week!!!! Sign up now for one!
Needle Felting curly sheep this Thursday! (5/29)
Adult Painting (BYOB) Friday (5/30)
and Needle Felting Large Sheep next Sunday! (6/1)
We have Soooo much fun at Art on the Farm!!!!!
Click here to see new classes…….You can sign up now for the next session!!!
Making goats!!!
New Classes!
The Golden Button is partnering with local businesses to share more workshops and classes with the community!
You can find us at Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook, at CAST Preschool in Woodbury and at Bent of the River in Southbury! Classes are forming now!!!
Here are some new classes…..
Needle Felting Classes
Join us in Woodbury (at CAST PRESCHOOL) for some Needle Felting taught by Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals!
-Curly Sheep
Thursday, May 29th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Cost is $40 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)
Create a 4 inch (or smaller) sheep sculpture using special barbed needles and beautiful curly fiber. You will have enough material to make one at home!
-Large Curly Sheep Class
Sunday, June 1st from 1-5 PM
Cost is $60 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)
Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will teach you how to create these beautiful large sheep using special curly fiber!
Meets at: 124 S Pomperaug Ave., Woodbury, CT 06798
-Crocheting Fruits and Veggies!
Make beautiful Amigurumi fruits and veggies! Each week we will create a new stuffy sculpture! This is excellent way to learn crochet or to learn a new way to crochet.
(Some crochet experience is helpful but not required)
Class meets on Tuesdays from 6-7 PM in Woodbury
May 20th, 27th, June 3rd and 10th
(Cost is $60 and a $12 supply fee)
Space is limited……Call (203) 910-9948 to save a spot or email The Golden Button at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
-Adult Paint
Learn How to Create a Floral Painting…..
Have a great night out with your friends. Painter, Kate Gorham will guide you through a painting!
Class meets Friday night, May 30st from 7:00-9:00 (You will leave with a finished painting!!!)
Cost is $45 covers all supplies! BYOB!!! We will provide a snack! Bring a friend and you both save $5!!
Meets at: 124 S Pomperaug Ave., Woodbury, CT 06798
Space is limited……Call (203) 910-9948 to save a spot or email The Golden Button at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
Needle Felted Chickens
The Golden Button is partenering with local businesses to share more workshops and classes with the community!
You can find us at Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook, at CAST Preschool in Woodbury and at Bent of the River in Southbury! Classes are forming now!!!
Chicken photos from our Large Needle Felted Chickens Class!!!
Art at the Farm!!!!
Here it is!!!!!! Our First Class at Rowanwood Farm in Sandyhook!!!!
Little Kids Art!
Come join us at Rowanwood Farm in Sandyhook this Spring and lets explore!!!! Little Kids will get their hands dirty with Nature Sculpture!!!! Miss Kate will be helping your children to create with both natural and found objects, paint and other mediums to build beautiful natural sculptures! All ages are welcome!
Class meets on Wednesdays at 11:30!
Bring a snack and drink to have at the farm if you want!!! Parents, grandparents or babysitters are encouraged to join in the fun! Wear old clothes!!!
See baby goats, llamas and enjoy being outside while we do some really fun artwork!!!
Dates: Class begins on May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Time: at 11:30 AM (to about 12:15 or 12:30)
Cost: $60 plus a $12 supply fee
Sign up now! Space is limited!
Call (203) 910-9948
or email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com to sign up!!!
or email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com to sign up!!!Don’t forget we are having Needle Felting Large Chickens which begins this Thursday at 6:30 PM In Woodbury!
Contact us for more info!!!
Custom Painting Sale for Mother’s Day!
Hello there!!! Just a little update… We have not found a new home yet… I’m just catching up with people, painting murals and portraits, crocheting and enjoying teaching private classes and having birthday parties!!! Next week there should be a few more announcements about classes and other fun things. I am working on an online shop and the upcoming class schedule!
If you would like to order a custom painting or portrait we are doing a special for Mother’s Day!!! 10% off any size paintings!
https://goldenbuttonshop.wordpress.com/custom-paintings/
Message me here or email at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com
Happy Easter!!!
There is still a space in…
Life Size Chickens!!!
*Needle Felting: Life Size Chickens! 2 Part Class
When: Thursday, April 24th and Thursday, May 1st from 6:30- 9:30 PM
Where: 124 South Pomperaug Ave. Woodbury, CT
Cost: $75 (save $5 if you bring your own foam and needles)
Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals will guide you through creating a Bantam Chicken sized sculpture with soft curly locks wool and special barbed needles!!!! Needle felting is an easy-to-learn craft in which wool can be shaped and sculpted into anything imaginable! Please let us know if you would like to join! Space is limited!
Ukrainian Egg Decorating!
Today was Pysanky Class with Marcus Klimm! We had so much fun! Next weeks class is already full. But feel free to contact us to get on a waiting list incase any spaces open up. 🙂
We did decide to have a Kids Pysanky Class!!!! Same class but with no wax melting. Safer for the kids!
Kids Pysanky Workshop
(Ukrainina Egg Decorating)
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 ish!
Cost is $20 plus a $5 supply fee.
Learn the symbolism in Pysanky and decorate several eggs to take home!
(No flames or hot wax! This class is open to kids!)
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