Express Yourself Studios Announces its 2013 Summer Art Workshop Schedule

Express Yourself Studios located at 1877 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood has posted its Summer Art Workshop 2013 schedule. The Summer Art Workshop 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 June 24 – August 30. The early registration deadline is March 31. Regular registration is June 20.

Workshop attendees will create 10-15 art projects per week. The projects will be inspired by a different Master Artist. The 2013 10-week schedule includes the following artists: Paul Klee, Wayne Thiebaud, Keith Haring, Frank Stella, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, William H. Johnson, Roy De Forest, Pablo Picasso and Georgia O'Keeffe.

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 (relative to the artists). An exhibition and reception featuring students' artwork will be held at the conclusion of each week.
Register prior to March 31 and receive an early registration discount. Visit the Studio online for additional details.

2013 SUMMER ART WORKSHOP
Children Ages 5-8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Children Ages 9-12 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Weekly Schedule - $175 Weekly***

Week 1 June 24 - June 28 Frank Stella
Week 2 July 1 - July 5* Claude Monet
Week 3 July 8 - July 12 Wayne Thiebaud
Week 4 July 15 - July 19 Keith Haring
Week 5 July 22 - July 26 Paul Klee
Week 6 July 29 – August 2 Georgia O’Keeffe
Week 7 August 5 - August 9 Roy De Forest
Week 8 August 12 - August 16 Pablo Picasso
Week 9 August 19 - August 23 William H. Johnson
Week 10 August 26 - August 30 Vincent Van Gogh

* $140 (rate reduction this week only, no class Thursday, July 4)
** $155 per week if registration and payment is received before March 31, 2013
***$150 per week if registering for 2 or more weeks or multiple children

To reserve a spot for your child please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or visit us online 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 the arts. 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 Workshop, an Artist-in-Residency Program 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!