Monday, March 23, 2009

In Celebration of Women’s History Month Express Yourself Studios Features the Work of “Girlfriend Goddesses” Creator Doreen Valenza


MAPLEWOOD, NJ, March 23, 2009 – Doreen Valenza an artist and creator of “Girlfriend Goddesses” will have works from her Feet Landing series on display during the month of March at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood.

Mrs. Valenza’s Feet Landing series is inspired by the old saying: “Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground,” her work features stylized feet that take on a life of their own. “I have been painting these feet since the late 1970’s, but in 2003, while recuperating from 2 operations on my foot, I started painting the feet in a different light... with very bright optimistic colors- thinking there would be a mind body cure for my aching feet,” says Valenza.

Valenza says her Feet “land only for a short time, and then they are off to other worlds.”
All are welcome to meet the artist, view the series and select works from Mrs. Valenza’s “Girlfriend Goddesses” collection at an opening reception for the exhibit Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. For additional information please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256 or via email info@expressyourselfstudios.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

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Monday, March 2, 2009

Pizza & Pottery - February 26, 2009


There was a fun time to be had at last week's Pizza & Pottery. The children really had a great time. For those who missed it here are the details for the next event:

Pizza & Pottery at Express Yourself Studios (Ages 7-12)
Every 4th Thursday - March 26, April 23

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 7-12 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. $25 per person. Reserve your space today.

To enroll in this workshop 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 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.