Friday, December 18, 2009

"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series"




"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series" is a collection of artwork by Newark artist Braulio Batista, Jr. Select works will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood the entire month of January.

Mr. Batista teaches Photography and Exploring Art at Elizabeth High School as well as outreach programs at the Greater Newark Charter School for seventh and eighth grade Children. He also teaches various classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit.

An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

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.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Cocktails & Canvas - December 17 at Express Yourself Studios


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,” Bachelorette parties and “Date Night.”. Every 3rd Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm, $25 per person (adults only), supplies provided.

To enroll in this workshop please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or http://www.expressyourselfstudios.com/CocktailsCanvas.html

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.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

@ The Studio: Special Events & Happenings - Express Yourself Studios


Express Yourself Studios has several events slated for the months of December and January. All are 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:

December 1 - December 30 - Canned Food Drive for the Community FoodBank of New JerseyExpress Yourself Studios encourages local residents to drop off canned or boxed non-perishable food items Tuesday - 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. For more information about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey visit www.njfoodbank.org.
Winter Session Art Classes & Workshop Enrollment
December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29

Express Yourself Studios, A Space to Create located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood is currently accepting enrollment for its Winter art classes (January – March). Classes are available for adults and children and are offered in 4 - 6 week sessions. All materials are included, and there is a wide variety of classes to choose from. Kids' classes include: Drawing & Painting, Media Mix, and Sculpture. Adult classes include Acrylics, Watercolor and Pastel Workshops as well as Altered Books. The Winter session begins January 4 and runs through March 26.

Figures in Pastel – Artist Jeri Greenberg
December 6
“Figures in Pastel” an exhibition of Pastel portraits by award winning artist Jeri Greenberg will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood December 1 – 30. Ms. Greenberg is a local New Jersey artist who has concentrated in pastels for the past 5 years and is a member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey, where she teaches courses on figures and portraits. Her work can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the United States. An opening reception for “Figures in Pastel” will take place Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

Watercolor Wednesdays
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Express Yourself Studios invites you to join other beginner and intermediate watercolorists in a fun and supportive group painting session with Watercolor artist Hillary Arnold. Learn about this exciting medium as you get help on every aspect of watercolor painting, from choosing a suitable subject, tools and materials, learning the basic washes and brush strokes, color mixing and composition.
The class meets for 5 weeks, Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm. All materials included $230 per-person. To register for this class please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Crafty Toddlers
Every Thursday & Saturday
December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
January 2, 7, 9,14,16,21,23,28,30

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 explore different art materials. A different project each week. Moms, Dads or Caregivers can participate too!
Crafty Toddlers is $15 per child. All materials included. To register your youngster for this class please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Cocktails & Canvas Workshops at Express Yourself Studios (Adults)
Every 3rd Thursday
December 17
January 21
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.

Pizza & Pottery at Express Yourself Studios (Ages 5-12)
Every 4th Thursday
January 28
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. $20 per person. Reserve your space today.

Coffee & Crafts
Every Wednesday
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
January 6, 13, 20, 27
For those that love to craft join Express Yourself Studios, located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood every Wednesday morning 10:00 am – 11:30 am for 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. All materials are included, $25 per-person.

Studios Saturdays at Express Yourself Studios (Ages 5-10)
Every Saturday
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Join Express Yourself Studios, located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood 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. For more information call 973-763-5256, www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

Holiday Drop-In Arts & Crafts
December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
9:00am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 2:00pm or 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children (ages 5-12) join us for two hours of fun arts & crafts! Parents get some free time to wrap-up last minute holiday shopping. Children will create paintings using a mix of mediums (acrylics, watercolor, and pastels) and other projects using a myriad of materials (clay & paper collages). Join us from 9:00 am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 2:00pm or 3:00pm - 5:00pm. All materials included 2-hours of studio time, $30 per child.

"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series"
January 3
"Braulio Batista: Manipulated Series" is a collection of artwork by artist Braulio Batista, Jr. Select works will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood the entire month of January. Mr. Batista teaches Photography and Exploring Art at Elizabeth High School as well as outreach programs at the Greater Newark Charter School for seventh and eighth grade Children. He also teaches various classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit. An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate Dr. King, Explore the Dream through Art
Monday, January 18, 2010
Drop-In Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Learn about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement through art. Children between the ages of 4-12 are welcome to participate in a Romare Bearden inspired art project exploring the themes of Peace, Equality and Friendship. $12 per child, all participants are asked to bring a canned or boxed non-perishable food item to be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

To register for any program or event 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 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.