Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Pizza & Pottery A Fun Time for All





Pizza & Pottery, June 25 at Express Yourself Studios was a good time for all.

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. $15 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.

Friday, June 19, 2009

A Night of Art and Fun...Cocktails & Canvas at Express Yourself Studios







Express Yourself Studios' Cocktails & Canvas was great fun, new friends, great conversation and abstract art taught by artist Rosalia Verdun (www.rosaliart.com)!

Join us next month, Thursday, July 16 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for another experience in acrylics www.expressyourselfstudios.com to R.S.V.P.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Cocktails & Canvas - June 18 at Express Yourself Studios



Thursday, June 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Cocktails & Canvas Workshop

Express Yourself Studios will host another Cocktails & Canvas Workshop with award winning artist Rosalia Verdun. Mrs. Verdun a local New Jersey artist and a member of the Portrait Society of America and the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center will take participants through a landscape exercise in acrylics. Rosalia’s work can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the U.S. Currently Mrs. Verdun’s work can be viewed at the ACL Gallery in Livingston and at Express Yourself Studios or by visiting www.rosaliart.com.

Cocktails & Canvas is a night of art and fun for adults, B.Y.O.B if you like, light refreshments and all materials provided, $25 per person. To RSVP please contact the studio at 973-763-5256.

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.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

You're Invited!










Plan Your Birthday Party at Express Yourself Studios! Have a fun time and experience art with family and friends!

Kids Party Package includes:

Two (2) hours of fun and creativity
One (1) art craft & face painting
Two (2) adults to lead the project
All project supplies
Paper goods
Invitations
Balloons

Each child will leave with their very own masterpiece (no need for party favors!)

Party Package Details:

Cost: $300 for 12 children ($15 per extra child)
Deposit: $100 deposit to hold the date
Party Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (other time slots available please call)
The family is responsible for snacks,cake and presents

Book your party today call 973-763-5256 or via email, info@expressyourselfstudios.com we're also on the web 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.

June Art Events at Express Yourself Studios


MAPLEWOOD, NJ, June 1, 2009 – Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ has several events slated for the month of June. Essex County residents are invited to take part in one or more of the studios events which kicks-off with the South Orange Maplewood Artist Studio Tour. Events are geared toward adults, families and children and include the following:

Sunday, June 7, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm - South Orange Maplewood Artist Studio Tour

Express Yourself Studios will be part of the South Orange Maplewood Artist Studio Tour www.studiotoursoma.org . This self-guided tour of artist studios and exhibition spaces across both towns includes over 50 painters. The tour offers an opportunity to experience the creative process first hand and view works by emerging and established artists who are invested in their community. Express Yourself Studios will showcase 2 contemporary photographers Allan Wood and Annette Kushen.

To purchase tickets ($5 Advance, $6 Day of Tour) please visit The Baird (Meade St. South Orange) or the 1978 Gallery (Springfield Ave. Maplewood).

Thursday, June 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Cocktails & Canvas Workshop

Express Yourself Studios will host another Cocktails & Canvas Workshop with award winning artist Rosalia Verdun. Mrs. Verdun a local New Jersey artist and a member of the Portrait Society of America and the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center will take participants through a landscape exercise. Rosalia’s work can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the U.S. Currently Mrs. Verdun’s work can be viewed at the ACL Gallery in Livingston and at Express Yourself Studios or by visiting www.rosaliart.com.

Cocktails & Canvas is a night of art and fun for adults, B.Y.O.B if you like, light refreshments and all materials provided, $25 per person.

Summer Art Camp - June 22 - August 28

Express Yourself Studios is pleased to offer a Summer Art Camp (June 22 - August 28) program for children ages 5-12. It's not too late to register. Here are the details:

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

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.

Weekly Schedule - $175

Week 1 - Romare Bearden June 22 - June 26
Week 2 - Andy Warhol June 29 - July 3
Week 3 - Diego Rivera July 6 - July 10
Week 4 - Georgia O'Keeffe July 13 - July 17
Week 5 - Vincent Van Gogh July 20 - July 24
Week 6 - Pablo Picasso July 27 - July 31
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

For additional information or to RSVP for any event 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.