'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.

###

"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.

###

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.

@ 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.