Happy Holidays

The Golden Button would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The Golden Button is open 11-5pm Saturday and 12-5pm Sunday then it will be closed for one business week. We will re-open on January 8th with lots of new classes and new items in the shop! 

Here are some photos from our Needle Felting Santas class….

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Classes and Workshops

Yesterday was super busy at The Golden Button…

First we had ornament making….

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Then we had a class….Here are some photos from a Holiday Gift Making Class…. but I can’t tell you what we are making…

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Then later on… some very great Girl Scouts came to make gifts for children….

and had just enough time to make a hair clip for themselves!!!

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Tomorrow is Needle Felting Santas!!

Next week we have Ornament Painting, Ladies Night, and local shopping!!!!

Holiday Sewing

Here are some top secret shots from our Sewing Holiday Gift Class!!!

 

We are planning some great events….

 

Lady’s Night Out! Come to The Golden Button on Saturday, December 15th from 5:30 to 8 PM. Leave the kids at home and get some one of a kind holiday gifts! Fill out a WISH LIST, have a beverage and make your own gift tags!!!!

Guy’s Night Out! Men stop by and do some shopping on Wednesday, December 19th… From 5-8 PM!!! Snacks, sales, wrapping and a giveaway! We will even make it easy for you… check and see if your loved ones have a wish list in our WISH LIST catalog!

Ornament Painting!!!! Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday till Christmas!!!!
All ages stop in between 12 and 5 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays till Christmas! $10 for 3 ornaments!

Classes, Workshops, Printmaking, and Ornaments

This week at The golden Button….

 

We have some great classes… Beginning on Friday..

  • Kids Holiday Gift Making (Full)

Fridays from 5:00- 6:00 PM (ages 6 and up)

A four-session gift making class where each week children will learn how to create different gifts for everyone! Week one: we will focus on Mothers, Aunts, Grandmas and teachers, Week two: we focus on Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and other men, Week three: we will make gifts for friends, or siblings and week 4: we will make pet gifts!

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

 

On Saturday December 1st we have ORNAMENT PAINTING!!!! 

Open Ornament Making

Just Like Last Year!!! Drop in During Open Ornament Making hours and get 3 ornaments for $10! All ages welcome bring your smock!  Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December! Drop in between 12:00 to 5:00!

 

Ask about private parties!!

We are working hard here filling custom orders! 

Make sure you contact us soon to request your custom orders!!!

Custom paintings, custom bags, custom needle felted ornaments and so much more! 

Here are photos from our Holiday Sewing Class!!!
(I have to keep it a secret! )
  
 and here are some photos from a printmaking class I took in Brooklyn last nigh at the Gowanus Print Lab.
   
I’m in love with Screen Printing.

 

The Golden Button!

 

Hello There!

 

Just getting ready for the holiday season here at The Golden Button. We have lots of new local, handmade gift items (and gift certificates) for everyone on your list… along with some great classes and workshops for December! 

  • You can stop by and fill out a WISH LIST card so that your friends and families can get you exactly what you want! (do it before our Guys Night Out)
  • Buy a class or workshop for a loved one! Take a look at our upcoming schedule and get a gift certificate for a class!
  • Lady’s Night Out! Come to The Golden Button on Saturday, December 15th from 5:30 to 8 PM. Leave the kids at home and get some one of a kind holiday gifts! Fill out a WISH LIST, have a beverage and make your own gift tags!!!!
  • Guy’s Night Out! Men stop by and do some shopping on Wednesday, December 19th… From 5-8 PM!!! Snacks, sales, wrapping and a giveaway! We will even make it easy for you… check and see if your loved ones have a wish list in our WISH LIST catalog!

  • Beginning this Saturday (December 1st) we will be offering Ornament Painting!!!! Just like last year!

Stop in between 12 and 5 PM every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from now till Christmas and decorate some ornaments! Cost is $10 for 3 wood or clay ornaments! All ages are welcome to join! You do not need to call ahead. 

Please wear old clothes or bring a smock!

 

  • We just opened a second …..

    Kids Holiday Gift Making (same as the Friday Class just condensed into three sessions!)

Thursdays from 5:30-6:50
A three-session gift making class where each week children will learn how to create different gifts for everyone! Week one: we will focus on Mothers, Aunts, Grandmas and teachers, Week two: we focus on Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and other men, Week three: we will make gifts for friends, or siblings and we will also make pet gifts!
December 6, 13, and 20th
(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)
  • Plus… sign your child up or get a gift certificate for our WINTER ART CAMP…. On December 26th, 27th, and 28th
SIGN UP for one or all 3 Days! Drop the kids off for a bit! 
Children will explore all sorts of fun to do with winter! Snowmen, painting, sculpture, forests, homes, animals, weaving and soooooo much more! We will do a different project each day. 
Two sessions per day. 
-1-2 PM Suitable for kids ages 4 and up! (cost is $16 per day which covers supplies) sign up for all 3 days for $35
-3-5 PM Children ages 7 and up (cost is $26 per day which covers supplies) Sign up for all 3 days for $75
(sign up now! Space is limited!) 
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day!!!
Thanks for shopping at The Golden Button This weekend! See you on Wednesday!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends and family!!! We hope you have a beautiful day and eat lots of snacks!!!

We will be open tomorrow from 11-6 and Saturday from 11-6 for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!

I am so very excited to announce that this Friday and Saturday we will have beautiful terrariums from Kim Charles of Cider Mill Design for sale here at The Golden Button!!!! and Hot Chocolate!!!

We will also have our Stocking Stuffing Station with lots of great local items! If you spend $30 in the stocking stuffing station you get a free stocking!!!!
Stop by and see us!!!
We will also begin our sewing Holiday gifts on Monday. We still have spaces available!!!
We will also be opening a second…….

  • Kids Holiday Gift Making (same as the Friday class just condensed into three sessions!)

Thursdays from 5:30-6:50

A three-session gift making class where each week children will learn how to create different gifts for everyone! Week one: we will focus on mothers, Aunts, Grandmas and teachers, Week two: we focus on Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and other men, Week three: we will make gifts for friends, or siblings and we will also make pet gifts!

December 6, 13, and 20th

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

 

We also have a few more spaces in Needle Felting Santas on Sunday, December 9th from 2-4

 

  • Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful  Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28th, December 5th and December 12th

Two classes:

Children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from  7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards
For December 5:   6 gift tags
For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes
Forget buying cards for the holiday that people don’t save… Make your own beautiful paper cards, Bradleigh will walk you through the process and you will have a whole selection of holiday cards and tags just in time for the holiday season! Participants will be able to purchase supplies to make multiples of everything made during the workshops, and may also purchase the stamps used.
Cost $50 plus a $12 supply fee covers all 3 classes!!!

Wednesday

We are open today from 11- 6 PM…

We just got in beautiful new Letterpress cards by Nane Press!

Just a reminder some classes to sign up for…

Saturday: Needle Felting Turkeys Saturday from 4-6 PM ($35)
Sunday: We have Knitting Fingerless Gloves (a hat or a scarf) at 2:30 PM ($35)

We also had to reschedule our Sewing Holiday Gift Class….
To begin on Monday November 26th and run Monday evenings through December 17th!
Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

A four-week Sewing class for beginners and advanced beginners learn how to make different gifts for everyone in your life! Bring your own sewing machine to work on. Each week we will create a new gift for the holidays! Each week we will work on new projects for the women, Men, Children and pets in your life!

Taught by Maura BergmanMonday, November 26th and December 3rd, 10th and 17th

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

We have a bunch of other classes coming up! Click here.
Don’t forget to sign up now! Email goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com,
call (203) 910-9948 or visit
The Golden Button for more info or to save a space!

Holiday Season Things!

Holiday Events, Classes and Parties

Holiday Events and Classes

It is never to early to start preparing for the Holiday Season, especially with so many artists and crafters around. Get ready for  the holidays at The Golden Button… Don’t forget to shop Local and Handmade! We will be open on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Christmas Eve!

We have everything you need for wonderful local and handmade gift giving! We have perfect one of a kind gifts for everyone in your life including personalized/ custom paintings!

Here are some wonderful holiday workshops, classes, and parties we are offering this year!

Order your Paintings Now! Paintings can take up to 2 weeks to finish!

Sign up now….

  • Kids Holiday Gift Making (November into December)

Fridays from 5:00- 6:00 PM (ages 6 and up)

A four-session gift making class where each week children will learn how to create different gifts for everyone! Week one: we will focus on mothers, Aunts, Grandmas and teachers, Week two: we focus on Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and other men, Week three: we will make gifts for friends, or siblings and week 4: we will make pet gifts!

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

(Cost is $ 56 plus $15 supply fee)

  • Sewing Holiday Gifts (Begins this coming Monday!)

Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM (Teenagers and Adults)

A four-week Sewing class for beginners and advanced beginners learn how to make different gifts for everyone in your life! Bring your own sewing machine to work on. Each week we will create a new gift for the holidays! Each week we will work on new projects for the women, Men, Children and pets in your life!

Taught by Maura Bergman

Monday, November 12,19th and 26th and December 3rd.

Cost is $75 plus $20 supply fee

  • Three Part Holiday Card Making

Bradleigh Huzinga of Stationarium will be having a wonderful  Holiday card and tag making workshop.

Wednesday, November 28th, December 5th and December 12th

Two classes:

children: Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 PM (5 and up)

Adults: Wednesdays from  7:00 – 8:00 PM (adults)(you are welcome to BYOB!)

For November 28: 3 Christmas/holiday cards
For December 5:   6 gift tags
For December 12: 3 mini milk carton treat boxes
Forget buying cards for the holiday that people don’t save… Make your own beautiful paper cards, Bradleigh will walk you through the process and you will have a whole selection of holiday cards and tags just in time for the holiday season! Participants will be able to purchase supplies to make multiples of everything made during the workshops, and may also purchase the stamps used.
Cost $50 plus a $12 supply fee

 

Needle Felting:  Old World Santas (Two Dates) 

Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Rachel Gerowe will teach you how to sculpt beautiful Santas with wool and special needles.

Cost is $35 (save $5 if you bring your own needles and foam)

Open Ornament making

Just Like Last Year!!! Drop in During Open Ornament Making hours and get 3 ornaments for $10! All ages welcome bring your smock!  Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December! Drop in between 12:00 to 5:00!

Private Ornament Making Parties

Plan ahead for private parties in December.

The Golden button will supply everything you will need to host your very own ornament making party! Hot cocoa, crafts supplies, paint, glue and so much more… Including a set of invitations!

Dates are limited book a Party Now!

 

We can accompdate all ages. Perfect for a little family get together. Adults love these parties just as much as children!

Contact us for pricing and to book your day in advance! goldenbuttonshop@yahoo.com

 

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!