At Bent of the River

July 11, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some photos from classes at Bent of the River this week!

Lots of fun!!! Here are some new classes for you to sign up for!

Bent of the River July/ August Please keep in mind: Bent of the river is a beautiful natural place! Please wear comfortable shoes, bug spray, bring a drink and dress comfortably! We will normally meet outdoors but if it is raining we may cancel or meet in the barn! Check with Kate from the Golden Button if you are not sure if class is cancelled due to weather. We have special permission to drive into Bent of the River up to the barn. Please park in the upper parking lot. Thank you!

-Little Kids Nature Art Who: Children of all ages and a parent, nanny, grandparent or special adult! What: Little children have fun explore nature and creating art! All materials are safe and appropriate for little hands! When: Mondays at 5 PM July 21st, 28th and August 4th, and 11th . Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $65 plus $12 supply fee

-Sunset Landscape Paintings Who: Anyone! What: 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 levels. Classes meet on Monday evenings from 6-7:30 ish PM. We will supply tabletop easels, canvas and painting supplies! When: Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM July 28th and August 4th, 11th and 18th Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $80 plus $30 supply fee

Week 1: July 29th to August 1st

-Sewing by Hand (July 29th-August 1st) Who: Children age 7 and up What: Hand sewing, Embroidery and more! Learn to create fun and personal items, Learn special stitches and hot to apply them! Bring a old piece of clothing and turn it into something new!!! When: 4:30-5:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

-Painting (July 29th-August 1st) Who: Children who like paint! What: Enjoy painting? Explore paint on all different surfaces! Try something new and take home fun projects! Wear old clothes or a smock! When: 5:30-6:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

Week 2: August 5th-8th

-Nature Art (August 5th-8th) Who: Children who like nature! What: Explore nature, Learn about great artists who create art in nature! Then make some cool nature inspired art! When: 4:30-5:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

-Recycled Art (August 5th-8th) Who: Children who like paint! What: Lets Make mixed Media art using all sorts of recycled items; Old Jewelry, picture frames, found objects… Create art and save the planet! When: 5:30-6:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT Contact: Kate from The Golden Button (203) 910-9948 info@goldenbuttonshop.com Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

Week 3: August 12-August 15th

-Shark Week! (August 12th-15th) Who: Children who love Sharks! What: We love sharks! Create Shark inspired sculptures, Art and Paintings! Learn and have fun! When: 4:30-5:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

-Sewing! (August 12th-15th) Who: Children 7 and up What: Create fun projects and learn to sew! This is great for advanced beginners too! Learn or practice your stitches and create some very cool hand sewn projects! Create fun Felt projects to take home! When: 5:30-6:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

Week 4: August 19th to August 25th

-Insects and Birds (August 19th-25th) Who: Children who love nature! What: Look for insects and birds at Bent of the River! There are so many!!! Then create fun insect or bird inspired art! Sculpt, draw and paint!!! When: 4:30-5:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

-Landscapes (August 19th-25th) Who: Anyone who likes landscapes or art or nature! What: Wander around Bent of the river and make beautiful landscape artwork! Try new mediums! Wear old clothes or a smock! Its so beautiful and there is so much to look at! Create beautiful paintings and drawing to take home! When: 5:30-6:15 PM TUESDAY-Friday Where: Bent of The River Cost: $50 plus $15 supply fee

GOLDEN BUTTON ETSY SHOP

July 2, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

I added just a few more…. now I’m off to Bent of the River to have some classes. Cross your fingers this thunder storm isn’t too scary!!!

Click on the photos to take you to the links!

Hope you like them!

The Golden Button Shop on ETSY

July 2, 2014July 2, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Sooooooo…. Many of you have been asking for it… SO here it is….. You can now buy some items from The Golden Button on Etsy….. If you would like to pick up locally and skip the shipping cost… Just message me on Etsy.

Bent of the River

June 30, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Here are some photos from our new classes at Bent of the River!! Crochet, Kids Nature Art and Sunset Painting!

We have adult painting, sewing and embroidery starting soon in Woodbury! click here

Cute Stuff!

June 23, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

There are still a few spaces in Wednesdays Kids Nature Class at Bent of the River in Southbury! Let us know if you would like to join! It will be super fun!

Here are some flyers from the teen and pre teen classes I am teaching at the Woodbury Library next month!!! I can’t wait! We are painting while we look at real desserts! Then maybe if your good you can eat some! No promises! 🙂

Here are a few photos from a really great Pet Portrait Party last week. It was so beautiful out we got to sit outside to paint. What is better than that?

New Email Address!

June 22, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Okay!!! Here it is….. You may now contact us at our new email address:

info@goldenbuttonshop.com

(please add us to your contact list so you may receive emails or check in the trash folder. If you would like to receive emails… but are not… please email us or leave your email address and name in a message on Facebook to be included in our list!)

You may also contact us by phone (203)910-9948.

If you have contacted us and have not had a response, we apologize…. It has been happening a lot. Sorry Sorry Sorry! If you have tried to sign up for a class and have not had a response.. Please feel free to call again and check in with us. Reminders will be sent out for upcoming classes today.
Whew!!!

We have a bunch of new classes beginning this week! Please contact us now to get information and to join us!

at Bent of the River in Southbury:

Nature Art for Kids,

Crochet for pre-teen to adult,

Sunset Painting for pre-teen to adult

(Note* Please keep in mind that we do have special permission to drive up to the Barn at Bent of the River for classes!)

We just posted a Llama hike, a llama life drawing class and Nature art at Rowanwood Farm in Sandy Hook

and

and for all those of you who have been wanting sewing classes

We just sent out the email with new sewing classes…..

These classes meet at CAST Preschool

-Embroidery Basics for Pre-Teens to Adults

Learn to create pictures and designs while hand sewing. Add embellishments to pillows, clothes, bags and blankets! 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!

Class is great for pre- teens to adults! We will learn our stitches then learn how to apply them!

Cost is $70 plus $15 supply fee.

Fridays evenings 5:00 to 5:45 PM

July 11^th, 18^th, 25^th and August 1st

–Beginners Machine Sewing

Fridays 6:00- 6:45 PM

July 11^th, 18^th, 25^th and August 1st

Sewing class for beginners and slightly advanced beginners…

Kate Gorham teaches you how to use your 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! We are fun summer projects

Cost is $70 plus $5 supply fee (We will supply thread and practice material. You will receive information about what to bring with you, so you can pick the fabric you love!)

–Adult Painting Class!

Friday July 18^th from 7-9 PM

Have a great night out with your friends. Painter and teaching artist, Kate Gorham, of The Golden Button, will guide you through a painting. We will work step by step to create a sky painting with hot air balloons!

Class meets Friday, July 18^th from 7-9 PM

At CAST Preschool

124 South Pomperaug Ave., Woodbury, CT

Cost is $45 covers all supplies and snacks. Bring a friend and you both save $5!!! (BYOB)

Space is limited!!!! Call (203) 910-9948

Email info@ goldenbuttonshop.com

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Little Kids Art with Miss Kate

June 21, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Hey there,

We are working on a new email…. Apparently, it has not been working lately…. if you have tried to contacted us about classes, parties or anything else and we have not responded… there is a very good change that your email or our response has not arrived where it was intended to go…. So please feel free to give a call (203) 910-9948 or message us here or on Facebook. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks!!!!

We have so much fun……..Inside, outside, with goat, with Llamas, on rocks, with glitter and lots of paint!

Drip Art with squeeze bottles

Printmaking

Exploring!

Look at this Goat!

The llamas like watching us!

Classes!

June 16, 2014 | goldenbuttonshop

Nature Art Classes!

and contact us for custom paintings and murals!

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

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