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Workshop Fees, Product Pricing and Studio Policies Are Subject to Change Without Notice

Make Create and Celebrate at Express Yourself Studios, Book Your Art Party Now!

6/28/2022

 
Planning a birthday party? Make it an art party! Express Yourself Studios hosts art birthday parties for ages 2 and up. Unicorns, Superheroes, Ninja Turtles, or Fairies...all parties are unique and personalized.

We offer a wonderful onsite
small group birthday celebration and virtual party packages!

​Interested in an off-site, outdoor party? Please inquire, w
e're ready to celebrate with you! Let's get started?
CONTACT US TO CONFIRM YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY DATE IS AVAILABLE  973-763-5256.

Have additional questions?  Download our birthday party FAQs

Crafty Kids Sessions are Back!  Thursdays 10 AM - 11 AM or Saturdays 11 AM - 12 PM, Register Now!

6/11/2022

 
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Children ages 3-5 come play with paint! Pinch and pound clay! Collage with glue. Crafty Kids sessions are now offered in 5 - week sessions. Choose either Thursdays 10 AM - 11 AM or Saturdays 11 AM - 12 PM.
 
Watch your child’s little face light up as they explore different art materials.  A different project each week. Moms, Dads or Caregivers participate too!
 
Session I

  • Thursdays - June 30 - July 28 - 10 AM - 11 AM
  • Saturdays - July 9 - August 6 - 11 AM - 12 PM
 
 
Session II

  • Thursdays - September 8 - October 6 - 10 AM - 11 AM
  • Saturdays - September 10 - October 8 - 11 AM - 12 PM
 
Register now

Open Enrollment is Underway for Express Yourself Studios' Summer Art Workshop, June 27 - August 19. Secure Your Camper's Space Now!

4/26/2022

 
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Express Yourself Studios’ 2022 Summer Art Workshop will be offered June 27 - August 19, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for children ages 6 - 11.

The Summer Art Workshop provides children with the opportunity to experiment with a variety of media while learning about various artists, a particular process/technique and art genres.

Projects include painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, sculpture and printmaking (relative to the camp week).

Currently camp is limited to 12 campers weekly.  

At this time it is expected that a daily COVID-19 Waiver must be submitted and masks required.

For additional information regarding our COVID-19 policy and updates, please click here.

​For Sibling and Multi-Week Rates Register Here.


Weekly Schedule 


Week 1 June 27 - July 1 Printmaking
Week 2 July 5 - July 8* Upcycled Art
Week 3 July 11 - July 15 Cartooning
Week 4 July 18 - July 22 Sculpture
Week 5 July 25 - July 29 African-American Artists
Week 6 August 1 - August 5 Latin Artists
Week 7 August 8 - August 12 Women in the Arts
Week 8 August 15 - August 19 Asian Artists


Workshop Fee: $300 Weekly*
*4th of July Holiday - Reduced Week $240
**$275 per week if registering multiple children or for multiple weeks.

​Secure your camp session, register now!

Save the Date - 14th Annual “Celebrate Dr. King: Explore the Dream Through Art” workshop Slated for January 15, 2022

11/30/2021

 
Express Yourself Studios will host in-person its 14th annual “Celebrate Dr. King: Explore the Dream Through Art” workshop.

The workshop will take place Saturday, January 15, 2022, Dr. King's actual birthday!  Join us between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (see specific timeslots in registration).
​
Learn about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement through the reading of the book “A PLACE TO LAND” by Barry Wittenstein and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney .  
Then participate in an art project inspired by the book, exploring the themes of Peace, Equality, Friendship and Community.

The first 10 registrants to pre-register by Friday, January 7 will receive a copy of "A PLACE TO LAND." 

All participants will receive a free Martin Luther King, Jr. poster (poster size may vary) by artist, teacher and activist Adam Johnson

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day of service, to learn more about The King Holiday visit:  https://thekingcenter.org/

Express Yourself Studios will donate $5 from each workshop fee to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.  ​

The Workshop Fee is $25 per participant. Select your workshop time (via the drop down menu). Maximum of 12 participants per time slot.  Secure your spot now!

Masks required and the submission of an electronic COVID-19 Waiver.

​To register your family or group please register at least 2 - days prior. For additional information contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256.

*Read/shared with permission from Penguin Random House
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Tips and Ideas to Stay Creative with the Family

11/24/2021

 
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It’s always a great time to be creative and we have a slew of project ideas to keep the whole family immersed in art over a long weekend or holiday break.  Log on to Express Yourself Studios' Creative Corner!  Here you will find fun art projects that you will be able to create with common art supplies.  If you have, crayons, a watercolor palette and glue sticks you can make art! 
 
Need to restock art supplies?  We have art kits to help replenish your home art stations.  Let us also recommend a few of our favorite art products, great for beginners, intermediate to advance art makers so you can stay creative in the space you’re in! 

Want to create somewhere other than you home?  Join us in studio Saturdays for Family Art, view our schedule here.
 
Now that you have all this fabulous artwork, we’ve found a fun way to display your family’s art, ArtKive send your art in the prepaid box they provide and you’ll receive a beautifully bound book filled with your artwork!
 
Happy creating!

2021 Summer Art Workshop In-Person and Virtual Options Available, Select Your Camp Experience, Register Now!

4/26/2021

 
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Express Yourself Studios’ 2021 Summer Art Workshop will include both in person (June 28 - August 20) and virtual options (June 7 - August 20) for children ages 5-10.

Both camp options will provide children with the opportunity to experiment with a variety of media while learning about various artists, 
a particular process/technique and art genres.

Projects include painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, sculpture and printmaking (relative to the camp week).

In Person Camp

In Person Camp (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM) is limited to 8 campers weekly, no drops-in permitted. A daily COVID-19 Waiver must be submitted and on-site temperature checks and masks are required. For additional information regarding our COVID-19 policy please click here.

Weekly Schedule - $275 Weekly


Week 1 June 28 - July 2 Sculpture
Week 2 July 5 - July 9 Cartooning
Week 3 July 12 - July 16 Women in the Arts
Week 4 July 19 - July 23 Abstract Art
Week 5 July 26 - July 30 African-American Artists
Week 6 August 2 - August 6 Printmaking
Week 7 August 9 - August 13 Asian Artists
Week 8 August 16 - August 20 Latin Artists


***$250 per week if registering for 2 or more weeks or multiple children

Virtual Art Camp

Virtual Summer Art Camp will be offered June 7 - August 20, Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM or join us 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST (via Zoom). These sessions are best for children ages 5 and older. Campers will be introduced to a new artist each day and will learn about the artists' techniques through discussion and examples.

Through live, step by step guidance, campers will complete 1 project inspired by the artists' artwork and their particular process each day (5 hours/5 projects by the close of each weekly camp session). Each camp session is a thoughtfully curated introduction to a diverse group of master artists. Projects include painting, drawing and mixed media.


Weekly Schedule - $75 Weekly
 
Week 1 June 7 - June 11 Collage Art
Week 2 June 14 - June 18 Pop Art
Week 3 June 21 - June 25 Recycled Art

Week 4 June 28 - July 2 Sculpture
Week 5 July 5 - July 9 Cartooning
Week 6 July 12 - July 16 Women in the Arts
Week 7 July 19 - July 23 Abstract Art
Week 8 July 26 - July 30 African-American Artists
Week 9 August 2 - August 6 Printmaking
Week 10 August 9 - August 13 Asian Artists
Week 11 August 16 - August 20 Latin Artists


***$65 per week if registering for 2 or more weeks.

Registration Options:
  1. Register for one weekly camp session - $75 per week (5 days/1-hr per day)
  2. Register for multiple camp sessions - $65 per week (5 days/1-hr per day/per camp session)
  3. Register as a "Drop-In" (join us for a day or two during any camp week) - $25 (per day/1-hr)
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With each weekly camp session you will receive:

  • Five (5) hours of live instructions (1 hour per day, Monday - Friday)
  • PDF Presentation includes artists' bio, images of artwork for discussion, materials list and written project instructions to use in conjunction with the live session (available upon registration)
  • A link to join the live video session (links are shared 24 hrs prior to each daily workshop)
  • Sourcing links for all art materials required (You may also opt to purchase separately Express Yourself Studios' Art Kit)

With each "Drop-In" camp day you will receive:

  • One (1) hour of live instruction
  • PDF Presentation includes artist's bio for the day, images of artwork for discussion, materials list and written project instructions to use in conjunction with the day's live session (available upon registration)
  • A link to join the live video session (links are shared 24 hrs prior to each daily workshop)
  • Sourcing links for all art materials required

Art materials you will need:

  • Watercolor Palette
  • Crayons or Pastels
  • Acrylic Paints and Paint Brushes
  • ​Markers
  • Canvas, Canvas Board or Watercolor Paper (9 x 12 or larger)
  • Palette (A paper plate will do)
  • Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Water Container (Something to rinse your brushes in)
  • 1" Foam Brush, art sponge (Or cut a clean household sponge in quarters)
  • Paper Towels
  • Clay and clay tools , rolling pin (Sculpture week only)
  • Gelli Arts Gel Plate and Gel press brayer (Printmaking week only)
  • Textured Stamps (Printmaking week only)

​Secure your preferred camp experience/session, register now!

Valentine's Day Virtual Crafting Class, Art Kit Included, Join Us! Register Now!

2/2/2021

 
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Join Express Yourself Studios virtually for a Valentine's Day Craft! Paint this colorful heart painting (you'll be guided through the process) and enjoy a bonus Valentine's Day craft to do later on Valentine's Day!

Sessions:
Friday, February 12, 2021
​11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Sunday, February 14, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Session Includes:​
  1. 1- hour live instruction via Zoom (link shared 24 hours prior)
  2. (1) 9" x 12" watercolor sheet
  3. (1) watercolor paint set
  4. (1) 4" x 6" Ready-To-Finish wood frame
  5. Self-Adhesive Foam heart stickers
  6. (2) Valentine's Day Sticker Sheets
  7. (1) individually wrapped, pre-cut tissue paper squares package
  8.  (1) 4 oz bottle of Elmer’s Glue. 

PLEASE NOTE: This Valentine's Day Art & Fun Kit contains small parts, not for children under 3 years old; and should be use under adult supervision only.
LOCAL PICK-UP AVAILABLE NOW - February 11 (1:00 PM cut-off)
SHIPPING AVAILAVLE NOW - February 6 (5:00 PM cut-off)

13th Annual “Celebrate Dr. King: Explore the Dream Through Art” Workshop, Monday, January 18, 11 AM and 1 PM (EST)

12/29/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios will host virtually its 13th annual “Celebrate Dr. King: Explore the Dream Through Art” workshop, Monday, January 18, 11 AM and 1 PM (EST).   

Learn about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement through the reading and virtual sharing* of the book "Let the Children March"  written by Monica Clark-Robinson and Illustrated by Frank Morrison.   Then participate in an art project inspired by the book, exploring the themes of Peace, Equality, Friendship and Community.
 
The first 10 registrants to pre-register by Friday,  January 15 will receive a copy of "Let the Children March." 

​Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day of service, to learn more about The King Holiday visit:  https://thekingcenter.org/
 
In previous years Express Yourself Studios' service component was a food drive of canned and non-perishable food items, however, due to COVID-19, this year in lieu of a food collection, $5 from each workshop fee will be donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.  
 
The Workshop Fee is $20 per household (for maximum enjoyment participation is limited to 4 participants per household).  

Art materials needed for the art project are follows:
  • ​Watercolor Palette
  • Crayons or Pastels
  • Paint Brushes
  • ​Markers
  • Watercolor Paper (9 x 12 or larger)
  • Palette (A paper plate will do)
  • Pencils
  • Water Container (Something to rinse your brushes in)
  • Paper Towels

Rather purchase art materials from us?  Purchase an art kit here.

​To register your family or group please register at least 2 - days prior.  For additional information contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256.

*Read/shared with permission from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 

Get Those Creative Juices Flowing!  Join Express Yourself Studios for Holiday Break Art Camp, December 28 - 30.  Register Now!

12/7/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios will offer Winter Art Workshops virtually for children (ages 5 -12). There are a wide variety of classes to choose from. Workshops include Mixed Media, Sculpture and Drawing & Painting and are offered in 5-week sessions. All workshops are in Eastern Standard Time.

Workshop Schedule
Session I - January 11 - February 11
Session II - February 15 - March 18

Mixed Media - Ages 5 - 7
Mondays - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Mondays - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)


This workshop is perfect for the child who wants to learn many art techniques, while creating diverse and imaginative projects. Each student will create different, unique and individualized art pieces through a variety of themes and subject matter.

Projects will include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, clay and numerous mixed media-based concepts, using an array of fun and tactile materials and techniques. Students will also be introduced to various techniques and artists from art history.


Sculpture - Ages 8 - 12
Tuesdays - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Tuesdays - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)


Workshop participants will develop and refine a variety of hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, slab construction and modeling.

Drawing & Painting - Ages 8 - 12
Thursdays - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Thursdays - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
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Young artists will develop their artistic skills while having fun discovering their own personal style. Working from still life, photographs, images from art history and/or independent themes and ideas, students will be introduced to specific drawing and painting fundamentals and techniques. These include line drawing, value, shape, pattern, texture, shading and highlighting. While experimenting with a variety tools, media and techniques.

Registration Options:
​
  • Register for one 5-week session - $75 per session (5 weeks/1-day/1-hour per day)
  • Register for multiple 5-week sessions - $65 per session (5 weeks/1-day/1-hour per day/per session)
  • Register as a "Drop-In" join for a day or two during any week/session - $20 - (per day/ 1-hour) 

​With each 5 - Week session you will receive:

  • Five (5) hours of live instructions (1 hour per day)
  • PDF Presentation includes artists' bio, images of artwork for discussion, materials list and written project instructions to use in conjunction with the live session 
  • A link to join the live video session (links are shared 24 hrs prior to each workshop)
  • Sourcing links for all art materials required (You may also opt to purchase separately Express Yourself Studios' Art Kit)

With each "Drop-In" Day you will receive:

  • One (1) hour of live instruction  
  • PDF Presentation includes artist's bio for the day, images of artwork for discussion, materials list and written project instructions to use in conjunction with the day's live session 
  • A link to join the live video session (link shared 24 hrs prior to each workshop)
  • Sourcing links for all art materials required  

Art materials you will need:
  • Watercolor Palette
  • Crayons or Pastels
  •  Acrylic Paints and Paint Brushes
  • ​Markers
  • Canvas, Canvas Board or Watercolor Paper (9 x 12 or larger)
  • Palette (A paper plate will do)
  • Pencils
  • Ruler 
  • Water Container (Something to rinse your brushes in)
  • 1" Foam Brush, art sponge (Or cut a clean household sponge in quarters)
  • Paper Towels
  • Clay and clay tools , rolling pin (Sculpture only)

Secure your space, register now!

Holiday Break Art Camp, Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30, Register Now for 3-Days of Art and Fun!

11/20/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios will offer a Holiday Break Art Camp, Monday, December 28 – Wednesday, December 30 join us virtually for 3-days of art and fun!  Perfect for kids ages 6+.

Take a creative break from the holiday madness!  Makes a great holiday gift too!  

​



​Holiday Break Art Camp Includes:
  • Three (3) 1-hour virtual art sessions
  • Art Kit ($40.00 Value) all supplies required 
  • PDF Presentation –project images, materials list and written project instructions to use in conjunction with the live session
  • A link to join the live video session via Zoom (link shared 1-day prior to the workshop along with additional instructions about your art camp)
 
Select Your Holiday Break Camp Session:

Holiday Break Session I
Monday, December 28 - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST)
Tuesday, December 29 - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST)
Wednesday, December 30 - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST)

Holiday Break Session II
Monday, December 28 - 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday, December 29 - 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
Wednesday, December 30 - 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

Holiday Break Session III
Monday, December 28 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday, December 29 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)
Wednesday, December 30 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)

Art Supplies included:
  1. 1 - Pack of 10 Brushes
  2. 1 - 9 x 12, 140 lb, cold press Watercolor Pad
  3. 1 - Watercolor Paint Palette and Brush
  4. 1 - Acrylic Paint Set
  5. 1 - Box Oil Pastel Crayons
  6. 1- Box of Art Markers​
  7. 1- 4" x 6" Ready-To-Finish wood frame
  8. 1- individually wrapped, pre-cut tissue paper squares package
  9. 1- 4 oz bottle of Elmer’s Glue. 
  10. 1- Glue stick
 
PLEASE NOTE: This art kit package contains small parts, not for children under 3 years old; and should be used under adult supervision only.

LAST DAY TO SHIP IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020, 2:00 PM 
LOCAL PICK-UP AVAILABLE NOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1:00 PM 

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    • Paint On Demand - Tutorials
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    • Acrylic Painting Class
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