Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood has begun its Summer Art Workshop 2011 enrollment. The Summer Art Workshop 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 June 27 – August 26. The registration deadline is June 25.
Workshop attendees will create 10-15 art projects per week. The projects will be inspired by a different Master Artist. The 2011 9-week schedule includes the following artists: 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. An exhibition and reception featuring students' artwork will be held at the conclusion of each week.
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 .
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
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. The Studio offers a Summer Art Camp as well as host birthday parties. Additionally it is 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.
