New Hours and Little Kid Art

Little Kids Art on Thursdays

From 2-2:45 children explore all sorts of art mediums.

Pastels…

   

 

   

 

 

Mixed medium sculptures… towns

 

 

 

Contact us at goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com if your would like your child to participate in this class.

New hours at The Golden Button begin this weekend…

We will be open tomorrow (Sunday) from noon to 5 PM. We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight. (I probably will)

Updated Class and Halloween!

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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Hurricane

Incase you are wondering… The Golden Button did not disappear or anything…

It looks that way… because we took down the signs so they don’t smash anything in the storm.

I hope you are all safe and home with your families. Please be careful and make the best of your day off.

(If you have one)

I have recounted the Button Jar and will announce the winners of the Button Jar and the Facebook giveaway this week!!!!

 

Check to see what classes we have for November by clicking here!

and order custom paintings and portraits now for the holidays.

Kate Gorham 2011

We Are One Year Old!

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!

love,

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!

Haunted House Making Today

Today is Haunted House Making at The Golden Button

Getting ready to make Haunted Houses! Today at The Golden Button $20 per person. Make an awesome Haunted hour stop in between 1 and 5 PM (You have till 6 PM to work but you have to be here by 5 PM!) — at The Golden Button.

  

We have some treats….Gluten Free/ Dairy Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and

Cake Balls.

Here are some photos from this weeks classes!

Needle Felting Owls!

   

    

  

Little Kids Art from Yesterday… We were very busy!

First we make nature art/ sculptures..

  

  

Then we made Woodland Creature Masks…

Finally, we finished up some beading we had worked on last week…

The next session of Little Kids Art begins next Thursday…

  • 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)

 

call (203) 910-9948, email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com or swing by to sign up!

Also visit our November Class and Workshop page for other new classes!!!

And visit our shop today and tomorrow for our Anniversary Celebration!!!

Pumpkins, New Hours and Next Week…

Today we had wooden Pumpkin Painting at the shop. We had quite a few little pumpkin painters….

  

Keep and eye out ….

  • We are putting finishing touches on our November Class Schedule at The Golden Button.

 

  • 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

Hope to see you all next week for our One Year Anniversary Celebration!!

Stop by for one of our days of fun!

All next week Tuesday to Saturday!!!

11-6PM

Don’t forget to stop by and guess how many Buttons we have in our jar! to win a prize from The Golden Button!

Come make a Felt Woodland Creature Mask here on Tuesday From 3-6 PM

$12 per mask kit. Adult and kid sizes!

Children 8 and up can sew their own mask. younger children may use special glue to make a mask!

Call ahead or just show up

(203) 910-9948

We also just got in these Awesome Flash Card Prints by artyalyssa!

We have new Needle Felted Pumpkins in and This Wednesday is Needle Felting Owls!

There are still spaces available!

Call or Email to hold  a space

(203) 910-9948 or goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

Lots of Events

Today was a little insane. This here website… disappeared. I was told it was gone forever but my hero, Carter, found it again and helped save it from ruin. Thanks Carter!!!!!

Here are some events you might be interested in…

  • Tomorrow (Friday afternoon) stop in anytime between 1 and 5 PM to make an Animal Totem Charm. Figure out your animal totem with our little quiz then make a beautiful little clay sculpture to keep forever. ($10 per person all ages welcome)

 

  • This Saturday stop in between 1 and 5 PM to paint a wooden Pumpkin!!! All ages welcome. Wear a smock!!! Cost is $5 while supplies last!

 

 

On Tuesday we will be celebrating out One Year Anniversary!

 

 

  • Tuesday from 3-5 come make a Woodland Creature Mask! ($12 per kit) ages 8 and up can sew their mask.  The younger kids can use special glue to create their mask!

 

 

On Wednesday evening teens and adults are invited to create a Needle Felted Owl with Rachel Gerowe. Please sign up ahead of time. class begins at 6:30 PM! Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam.)

 

 

  • On Thursday we will offer Open Painting from 3-6 PM. Open to all ages (including adults)  ($10 per canvas) Just drop in! Wear an old t-shirt to smock!
  • Next Friday we will have everything you need to make a spooky Haunted House sculpture ($20 per person) (discount for siblings) Show up anytime from 1-5 PM (you can work till 6 PM)
  • Next Saturday come by for treats and a Fiber Bee. (Stop by after the South Britain Historical walk and enjoy Hot Cocoa and a snack!) See demonstrations on how people still create art by knitting, crocheting, needle felting and weaving. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bring whatever project you are working on! 1-5 Pm

I hope you will join us next week for our celebration! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Golden Button in its first year of business!!!!

This Week… Animals and Pumpkins

This week at The Golden Button…

New paintings….

 

New Flags….

 

New Card Designs….

Friday, October 19th: Make Your Own Animals Totem Amulet ($10)

(All ages are welcome to come create an animal sculpture out of clay but older children and adults will understand it more than others)

Learn how to find your animal totem! Then learn how to create it out of clay. Leave it overnight and have it turned into a wonderful permanent piece of art that you can wear or carry with you.

 

Paint a Pumpkin

Saturday, October 20th Stop by anytime between 1:00 to 5:00 to paint your very own wooden pumpkin cutout. All ages are welcome $5.00 per pumpkin! While pumpkins last!!! Wear a old t shirt or smock. Leave your pumpkin till Tuesday and we will varnish it for you!

 

Next Week is our One Year Anniversary!

October 26th:  Haunted House Sculpture ($20) (Ages 4 and up)

Build a haunted house out of lots of fun recycled and found objects. Make a hill, spooky house, make witches and ghosts crooked windows and much much more! Perfect scary sculpture for Halloween!!!

 

 

 

Anniversary Celebration Schedule!!!

You are invited to come celebrate with us

October 23rd to October 27th 11:00 to 6:00 PM

Five days of sales, giveaways, arts and crafts, prizes, and treats to thanks you all for being such wonderful customers and friends!

Tuesday, October 23rd- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Felt Sewing: (you do not need to call ahead) Woodland Creatures and Woodland Creature Masks! ($12 per kit) from 3-6 PM. Ages 8 and up (kids, teens and Adults welcome!) (younger children can participate with glue or an adults help)

Wednesday, October 24th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Needle Felting Owls: (Please call ahead) Sculpt a Owl out of wool with Rachel Gerowe of Red Barn Originals. From 6:30 to 9PM Cost is $35 (Save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam) Sign up now ! or call for more information (203) 910-9948

Thursday, October 25th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Open Painting (you do not need to call ahead) From 3-6 PM stop by and create a beautiful painting! Open to all ages! Wear a smock or old shirt! Cost is $10 per canvas!

Friday, October 26th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Haunted House Sculptures! (you do not need to call ahead) Drop in betwen 1 and 6PM to build a haunted house just in time for Halloween! Cost is $20 per person!

Saturday, October 27th- Sales, Treats, Giveaways and Knitting/ Crocheting/ Fiber Bee! (you do not need to call ahead) From 1 to 6 PM Stop in after the Historic Society Walk in South Britian for Hot Cocoa, treats and a real old fashion Knitting Bee! Bring whatever you are working on and meet some friends and work on your project! Sale on Local yarn!

Please join us! Its going to be fun! Also Guess How Many Buttons are in our Button Jar to win a prize!!! The Golden Button 600 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT (203) 910-9948 http://www.goldenbuttonshop.com

Hope to see you there!!!!