Friday, December 18, 2009

"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series"




"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series" is a collection of artwork by Newark artist Braulio Batista, Jr. Select works will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood the entire month of January.

Mr. Batista teaches Photography and Exploring Art at Elizabeth High School as well as outreach programs at the Greater Newark Charter School for seventh and eighth grade Children. He also teaches various classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit.

An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Cocktails & Canvas - December 17 at Express Yourself Studios


Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood for Cocktails & Canvas. Bring your bottle of wine (or favorite beverage) and explore your creative side and have a night out with friends! Classes suitable for all levels...the main objective is to have fun! Leave with a finished masterpiece!! Individual workshops or private parties; great for "Girls’ Night Out,” Bachelorette parties and “Date Night.”. Every 3rd Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm, $25 per person (adults only), supplies provided.

To enroll in this workshop please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or http://www.expressyourselfstudios.com/CocktailsCanvas.html

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

@ The Studio: Special Events & Happenings - Express Yourself Studios


Express Yourself Studios has several events slated for the months of December and January. All are invited to take part in one or more of the studio’s events. Events are geared toward adults, families and children and include the following:

December 1 - December 30 - Canned Food Drive for the Community FoodBank of New JerseyExpress Yourself Studios encourages local residents to drop off canned or boxed non-perishable food items Tuesday - Saturday during studio hours 10:00am - 5:00pm. These donations enable the FoodBank to meet the food and nutrition needs of the hungry in New Jersey and Express Yourself Studios is pleased to be in a position to help this wonderful non-profit group. For more information about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey visit www.njfoodbank.org.
Winter Session Art Classes & Workshop Enrollment
December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29

Express Yourself Studios, A Space to Create located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood is currently accepting enrollment for its Winter art classes (January – March). Classes are available for adults and children and are offered in 4 - 6 week sessions. All materials are included, and there is a wide variety of classes to choose from. Kids' classes include: Drawing & Painting, Media Mix, and Sculpture. Adult classes include Acrylics, Watercolor and Pastel Workshops as well as Altered Books. The Winter session begins January 4 and runs through March 26.

Figures in Pastel – Artist Jeri Greenberg
December 6
“Figures in Pastel” an exhibition of Pastel portraits by award winning artist Jeri Greenberg will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood December 1 – 30. Ms. Greenberg is a local New Jersey artist who has concentrated in pastels for the past 5 years and is a member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey, where she teaches courses on figures and portraits. Her work can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the United States. An opening reception for “Figures in Pastel” will take place Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

Watercolor Wednesdays
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Express Yourself Studios invites you to join other beginner and intermediate watercolorists in a fun and supportive group painting session with Watercolor artist Hillary Arnold. Learn about this exciting medium as you get help on every aspect of watercolor painting, from choosing a suitable subject, tools and materials, learning the basic washes and brush strokes, color mixing and composition.
The class meets for 5 weeks, Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm. All materials included $230 per-person. To register for this class please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Crafty Toddlers
Every Thursday & Saturday
December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
January 2, 7, 9,14,16,21,23,28,30

Express Yourself Studios in now offering a Thursday & Saturday morning (10am-11am) class for toddlers! Children ages 2-4 are invited to play with paint! Pinch and pound clay! Collage with glue and explore different art materials. A different project each week. Moms, Dads or Caregivers can participate too!
Crafty Toddlers is $15 per child. All materials included. To register your youngster for this class please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Cocktails & Canvas Workshops at Express Yourself Studios (Adults)
Every 3rd Thursday
December 17
January 21
Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood for Cocktails & Canvas. Bring your bottle of wine (or favorite beverage) and explore your creative side and have a night out with friends! Classes suitable for all levels...the main objective is to have fun! Leave with a finished masterpiece!! Individual workshops or private parties; great for "Girls’ Night Out." Every 3rd Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm, $25 per person (adults only), supplies provided.

Pizza & Pottery at Express Yourself Studios (Ages 5-12)
Every 4th Thursday
January 28
Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ every 4th Thursday of the month for Pizza & Pottery (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Children ages 5-12 will participate in a fun pottery project creating a functional piece of artwork. Hand building techniques such as slab, pinch, and sculpture will be covered. All supplies, pizza and beverages include. $20 per person. Reserve your space today.

Coffee & Crafts
Every Wednesday
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
January 6, 13, 20, 27
For those that love to craft join Express Yourself Studios, located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood every Wednesday morning 10:00 am – 11:30 am for Coffee and Crafts. Each week a new project will be explored. Participants will learn and therefore be inspired to create new things for family and friends. All materials are included, $25 per-person.

Studios Saturdays at Express Yourself Studios (Ages 5-10)
Every Saturday
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Join Express Yourself Studios, located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood every Saturday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for Studio Saturdays. Come and participate in a guided art project, a new project each week exploring a different art master and medium. Studio Saturdays are open to children ages 5-10, $15 per child. For more information call 973-763-5256, www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Holiday Drop-In Arts & Crafts
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
9:00am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 2:00pm or 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children (ages 5-12) join us for two hours of fun arts & crafts! Parents get some free time to wrap-up last minute holiday shopping. Children will create paintings using a mix of mediums (acrylics, watercolor, and pastels) and other projects using a myriad of materials (clay & paper collages). Join us from 9:00 am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 2:00pm or 3:00pm - 5:00pm. All materials included 2-hours of studio time, $30 per child.

"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series"
January 3
"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series" is a collection of artwork by artist Braulio Batista, Jr. Select works will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood the entire month of January. Mr. Batista teaches Photography and Exploring Art at Elizabeth High School as well as outreach programs at the Greater Newark Charter School for seventh and eighth grade Children. He also teaches various classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit. An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate Dr. King, Explore the Dream through Art
Monday, January 18, 2010
Drop-In Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Learn about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement through art. Children between the ages of 4-12 are welcome to participate in a Romare Bearden inspired art project exploring the themes of Peace, Equality and Friendship. $12 per child, all participants are asked to bring a canned or boxed non-perishable food item to be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

To register for any program or event please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Friday, November 20, 2009

'Figures in Pastel" An Exhibition of Pastel Portraits by Artist Jeri Greenberg at Express Yourself Studios


MAPLEWOOD, NJ, November 20, 2009 – “Figures in Pastel” an exhibition of Pastel portraits by award-winning Mountainside, New Jersey artist Jeri Greenberg will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood. Ms. Greenberg an illustrator and commissioned portrait painter is a member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey where she teaches courses on figures and portraits.

“Pastels are pure color and pure joy for me,” says Greenberg who is the recent recipient of the S. Allyn Schaefer Lifetime Achievement award from the Pastel Society of New Jersey for her work “Writer’s Block.” An accomplished artist Greenberg’s artwork can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the United States.

“Figures in Pastel” will be on display for the entire month of December. An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the Studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the Studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

"Visions of South Africa" Exhibit a Success at Express Yourself Studios









Many turned out for the opening reception for photographers Esther Baxam Spence and Ian Spence's "Vision of South Africa" at Express Yourself Studios on Sunday, November 1.

The husband and wife team were elated to receive such support for their first exhibition. “Visions of South Africa” will be on exhibit at Express Yourself Studios for the entire month of November.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Express Yourself Studios Hosts a Canned Food Drive to Help Fight Hunger in New Jersey


MAPLEWOOD, NJ October 12, 2009 – Express Yourself Studios, A Space to Create located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood will host a canned food drive to help benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey the entire month of November and December.

The Community FoodBank distributes over 23 million pounds of food and groceries a year, ultimately serving 1,656 non-profit programs including 436 programs serviced by its Partner Distribution Organizations. Through their combined efforts, the FoodBank assists three-quarters of a million low-income people in 18 of New Jersey’s 21 counties.

Express Yourself Studios encourages local residents to drop off canned or boxed non-perishable food items Monday – Saturday during studio hours 10:00am – 5:00pm. “These donations enable the FoodBank to meet the food and nutrition needs of the hungry in New Jersey and Express Yourself Studios is pleased to be in a position to help this wonderful non-profit group,” says Rodney Brown, co-owner of Express Yourself Studios.

For more information about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey visit www.njfoodbank.org.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

@ The Studio: Special Events and Happenings - Express Yourself Studios


Express Yourself Studios has several events slated for the month of November. All are welcome/ invited to take part in one or more of the studio’s events. Events are geared toward adults, families and children and include the following:

Fall Art Program Session II
Classes are available for adults and children (ages 2-14) and are offered in 6 week sessions. All materials are included, and there is a wide variety of classes to choose from. Kid’s classes include: Crafty Toddlers, Art Adventure, Creative Collage, Media Mix, and Art Sampler. Adult/Teen classes are Acrylics, Watercolor and Pastel Workshops as well as the Art of Collage. Session II takes place week of November 2 - week of December 7, join us at any point during the session.

November 1 – November 30 - "Visions of South Africa" – Esther & Ian Spence
Express Yourself Studios will host an exhibition of photographs by New Jersey photographers and avid travelers Esther and Ian Spence. Struck by South Africa’s vast and picturesque landscapes, rich culture and beautiful people, the Spences recorded their journey, an excursion of a lifetime in a series of poignant photographs and montages.
“Visions of South Africa” will be on exhibit at Express Yourself Studios for the entire month of November.

November 4, 11, 18, 25 – Coffee & Crafts
For those that love to craft join us for a morning of coffee and crafts. Each week a new project will be explored. Participants will learn and therefore be inspired to create new things for family and friends.

November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 - Crafty Toddlers
Express Yourself Studios in now offering a Thursday & Saturday morning (10am-11am) class for toddlers! Children ages 2-4 are invited to play with paint! Pinch and pound clay! Collage with glue and explores different art materials. A different project each week. Moms, Dads or Caregivers can participate too!
Crafty Toddlers is $15 per child. All materials included (Choose either Thursday, Saturday or join us for both days ).

November 7, 14, 21, 28 – Studios Saturdays
Join Express Yourself Studios every Saturday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm for Studio Saturdays. Come and participate in a guided art project, a new project each week exploring a different art master and medium. Studio Saturdays are open to children ages 5-10, $15 per child.

November 19 - Cocktails & Canvas Workshop
Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood for Cocktails & Canvas. Bring your bottle of wine (or favorite beverage) and explore your creative side and have a night out with friends! Classes suitable for all levels...the main objective is to have fun! Leave with a finished masterpiece!! Individual workshops or private parties; great for "Girls’ Night Out." Every 3rd Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm, $25 per person (adults only), supplies provided.

For additional information or to RSVP for any event please contact Express Yourself Studios, www.expressyourselfstudios.com, 973-763-5256 or via email info@expressyourselfstudios.com.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Pumpkin Painting at Express Yourself Studios - Halloween


Express Yourself Studios as part of Maplewood's Springfield Avenue Partnership's Breast Cancer Awareness and Healthy Harvest Fest on Halloween, October 31 will host Pumpkin Painting from 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Children of all ages are welcome to paint pumpkins and enjoy treats. A small donation of $5 is asked to benefit UMDNJ S.A.V.E. (Screening Access of Value to Essex Women & Men)Cancer Program.

Express Yourself Studios
1912 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
www.expressyourselfstudios.com
973-763-5256

Join us!

Friday, October 16, 2009

"Craft for the Cause" at Express Yourself Studios








MAPLEWOOD, NJ October 12, 2009 – Express Yourself Studios, A Space to Create located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood will host “Craft for the Cause” a craft show featuring Serigraphy and Silk-screen artist Elissa F. Merkl, Illustrator and Children's Book Author Vanessa Brantley-Newton, ShayBri Designs and other local crafters to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise funds for breast cancer education.

“Craft for the Cause” will take place Saturday, October 24 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Monies raised via vendor participation will be donated to the American Cancer Society in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in memory of Mary Bradley, the late mother-in-law of Express Yourself Studios co-owner Simone Anthony-Brown.

Local crafters and artisans who wish to participate may contact Express Yourself Studios, info@expressyourselfstudios.com, 973-763-5256. For more information about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast health, please contact your local chapters of the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komennorthjersey.org.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The "Playground Series" Opening Reception at Express Yourself Studios






A beautiful day and a warm welcome for photographer Carol Schlitt's "The Playground Series" at Express Yourself Studios

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Express Yourself Studios Hosts the South Orange Maplewood Artisian's Guild Craft Show






Shop local, shop handmade was the message at the September 13 and September 21 Craft Show presented by the South Orange Maplewood Artisian's at Express Yourself Studios.

Local crafters united to show their work at Express Yourself's Springfield Avenue location. "We are happy to be a venue for local crafters and artisians and hope the message of "shop local" does not fall on deaf ears, says Simone Anthony-Brown, co-owner of Express Yourself Studios.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.


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Express Yourself Studios Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month With “Craft for the Cause”


MAPLEWOOD, NJ September 18, 2009 – Express Yourself Studios, A Space to Create located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood will host “Craft for the Cause” a weekly, Saturday afternoon craft show featuring local artists and crafters during the month of October to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise funds for breast cancer education.

“Craft for the Cause” will take place Saturday, October 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Monies raised via vendor participation will be donated to the American Cancer Society in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in memory of Mary Bradley, the late mother-in-law of Express Yourself Studios co-owner Simone Anthony-Brown.

Local crafters and artisans who wish to participate may contact Express Yourself Studios, info@expressyourselfstudios.com, 973-763-5256. For more information about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast health, please contact your local chapters of the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komennorthjersey.org.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.


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Monday, August 31, 2009

Oscar Peterson Solo Art Exhibit at Express Yourself Studios a Success!






Great turnout for the solo art exhibit "Faces" of Oscar Peterson, at Express Yourself Studios.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Express Yourself Studios Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Solo Exhibit of Artist Oscar Peterson




MAPLEWOOD, NJ, August 10, 2009– Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood opened its doors in September 2008 amid an economic downturn when many businesses particularly local entrepreneurs were decidedly closing up shop. Despite the harsh economic climate Simone Anthony-Brown and her husband Rodney Brown pressed forward with their vision for an art studio that offers reasonably priced art classes and workshops for adults and children and an art gallery that offers original artwork for sale and serves as an accessible venue for local, emerging artists to exhibit.

Express Yourself Studios will celebrate its one year anniversary September with the much anticipated solo exhibition of Millburn, NJ, portraiture artist Oscar Peterson. Mr. Peterson born in Harlem, NY and raised in Brooklyn is an alumnus of Pratt Institute, and The Art Students League. Peterson an art director and designer/illustrator for more than 20 years recently rededicated himself to fine arts and is a member of The Portrait Society of America, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, and The Millburn-Short Hills Art Center.

“Painting to me is like breathing: not only does it feed the soul, it’s something I must do. Talkers talk, and painters paint. I let my brush do the talking for me,” says Peterson. It’s finding its voice, as his work can be found in museums, galleries and in private collections throughout the United States. “We are very proud to have Oscar exhibit in our studio and be a part of our anniversary celebration,” says Anthony-Brown.

A collection of select works by Oscar Peterson will be on exhibit at Express Yourself Studios for the entire month of September. An opening reception for the artist will be held Sunday, August 30 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, all are invited to attend. For more information about Oscar Peterson please visit www.oscarpetersonportraits.com.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for people to come both children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Summer Art Camp at Express Yourself Studios














Express Yourself Studios Summer Art Camp Week 6 students enjoy expressing themselves creatively while learning about Pablo Picasso. There's still time to enroll your child for weeks 7-10.

Express Yourself Studios Summer Art camp offers children the opportunity to experiment with a variety of media in a fun and supportive environment. Children will be encouraged to use their imagination freely.

Campers will create four art projects per week. The projects will be inspired by a different Master Artist. Children will learn about the Artists through discussions, examples, and art-making. Projects will include painting, drawing, mixed media collage, sculpture, printmaking and paper mache. An exhibition and reception featuring student’s artwork will be held at the conclusion of the week.


Week 7 - Faith Ringgold August 3 - August 7
Week 8 - Henri Matisse August 10 - August 14
Week 9 - Jean-Michel Basquiat August 17 - August 21
Week 10 - Jackson Pollock August 24 - August 28

To enroll please visit us online www.expressyourselfstudios.com or give us a call 973-763-5256.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The Women of WEXNET Enjoy a Night of Networking and Art





Members of the Women's Executive Network (WEXNET) of New Jersey enjoy a cocktails & canvas networking evening at Express Yourself Studios. The women took part in a private workshop conducted by award winning artist Rosalia Verdun.

To book your private Cocktails & Canvas event visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com, call 973-763-5256 or email us info@expressyourselfstudios.com