Saturday, July 30, 2011

"Food As Art" Workshop Express Yourself Studios & Whole Foods Market (Paramus & West Orange)



Join Express Yourself Studios and Whole Foods Market's KIDZ CLUB for the "Food as Art" workshop. Be inspired by the wonderful colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables of the season; let them be your muse as you create a still-life painting on canvas with artist Simone Anthony-Brown of Express Yourself Studios.

Children will create a 5" x 7" acrylic painting on canvas board. Every child leaves with a finished frame worthy piece of artwork. Plus, Whole Food Market's Healthy Eating Specialists will be on hand to whip-up delicious fruit & veggie smoothies.

The workshops take place August 6 at the Whole Foods Market in Paramus located at 300 Bergen Town Center and August 16 at the Whole Foods Market in West Orange located at 235 Prospect Avenue.
For the Paramus Workshop register by calling 201.226.1244, for the West Orange workshop register online at WestOrangeRSVP@wholefoods.com , or call 973.669.3196 or visit Customer Service at either location.


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. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Pizza & Pottery at Express Yourself Studios, Next on July 28...Join Us!



Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ every 4th Thursday of the month for Pizza & Pottery (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) 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 included. $20 per person. Reserve your space today.

This session we will sculpt and paint "bugs." To enroll in this workshop please register 2-3 days prior. 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. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Paul Cezanne Week 7/25-7/29 Join Us as We Explore the Father of Modern Art!



Join Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood for a week, join us as we explore the father of modern art - Paul Cezanne. The Summer Art program is open to children ages 5-12. Children will experiment with a variety of media in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will be encouraged to use their imagination freely as they learn about Master Artists. The Summer Workshop runs now – August 26.




SUMMER ART WORKSHOP 2011

Children Ages 5-8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children Age 9-12 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Weekly Schedule - $175 Weekly***

Week 1 June 27 - July 1 Alexander Calder (Sculpture)
Week 2 July 5 - July 8* Pablo Picasso
Week 3 July 11 - July 15 Wassily Kandinsky
Week 4 July 18 - July 22 Georgia O'Keeffe
Week 5 July 25 - July 29 Paul Cezanne
Week 6 August 1 - August 5 Vincent VanGogh
Week 7 August 8 - August 12 Roy Lichtenstein
Week 8 August 15 - August 19 Andy Warhol
Week 9 August 22 - August 26 Jean Michel Basquiat

* $140 (rate reduction this week only, no class Monday, July 4)
***$150 per week if registering for 2 or more weeks or multiple children

To reserve a spot for your youngster please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or visit us online www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

“Food as Art” Express Yourself Studios & Whole Foods Market (West Orange & Madison)


Join Express Yourself Studios and Whole Foods Market's KIDZ CLUB for the "Food as Art" workshop. Be inspired by the wonderful colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables of the season; let them be your muse as you create a still-life painting on canvas with artist Simone Anthony-Brown of Express Yourself Studios.

Children will create a 5" x 7" acrylic painting on canvas board. Every child leaves with a finished frame worthy piece of artwork. Plus, Whole Food Market's Healthy Eating Specialists will be on hand to whip-up delicious fruit & veggie smoothies.

The workshops take place July 14 at the Whole Foods Market in West Orange located at 235 Prospect Avenue and July 29 at the Whole Foods Market in Madison located at 222 Main Street.
Register online at WestOrangeRSVP@wholefoods.com , or call 973.669.3196 for the West Orange workshop. For the Madison Workshop register with Kerry.brumbaugh@wholefoods.com, or call 973-822-8444 or visit Customer Service at either location.

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. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Summer Saturday Art Camp at Express Yourself Studios...Join Us!

Join Express Yourself Studios’ for our Summer Saturday Art Workshop!

Enjoy the weekly Summer Art Camp experience on the weekend. Children (ages 5-12) will create art projects inspired by Master Artists such as: Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Georgia O'Keeffe, Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat.

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.

All materials included, 3-hours of studio time each day.

Workshop Fee: $245 for 7 sessions or $45 per child/ per day (sibling discounts available).

Bring a snack and join the fun! To reserve a spot for your youngster please register below or to register off-line please contact the Studio at 973-763-5256 or download the Summer Art Workshop registration form.

Session Schedule:

Session 1 July 16 Wassily Kandinsky

Session 2 July 23 Georgia O'Keeffe

Session 3 July 30 Paul Cezanne

Session 4 August 6 Vincent VanGogh

Session 5 August 13 Roy Lichtenstein

Session 6 August 20 Andy Warhol

Session 7 August 27 Jean Michel Basquiat

To enroll in this workshop please register 2-3 days prior. 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. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!