Art in the Community: Winter–Fall 2026 Workshops & Programs

As we move through 2026, Express Yourself Studios continues bringing creative experiences directly into schools, libraries, senior centers, and community organizations across New Jersey.

From children’s pottery workshops celebrating Black History Month to adult education classes and summer teen programming, this season reflects our ongoing commitment to making art accessible, engaging, and meaningful for participants of all ages.

Below is a look at where we’ll be in the coming months.

February 2026

• Monday, February 9
  YES Program
  William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy – Elizabeth
  (Private Workshop)
• Thursday, February 12
  Millburn Public Library
  Children’s Pottery Workshop – Black History Month
• Tuesday, February 17
  Chelsea Senior Living – Fair Lawn
• Saturday, February 21
  Belleville Public Library
  Children’s Pottery Workshop – Black History Month
• Wednesday, February 25
  Livingston Public Library
  Children’s Art Workshop – Black History Month

February programming focuses on reflection, storytelling, and creativity in celebration of Black History Month, offering young artists opportunities to explore clay and mixed-media projects inspired by themes of culture, resilience, and community.

March 2026

• Thursday, March 12
  SOMA Adult School
  Adult Pottery Workshop
• Wednesday, March 18
  Union Township Senior Center
  Senior Pottery Workshop
• Thursday, March 19
  Union Public Library
  Children’s Pottery Workshop – Women’s History Month
• Thursday, March 26
  Union Public Library
  Adult Pottery Workshop

March workshops expand our intergenerational reach—from seniors exploring hand-building techniques to children and adults engaging in themed creative experiences connected to Women’s History Month.

April 2026

• Thursday, April 23
  SOMA Adult School
  Figure Collage Workshop
• Monday, April 27
  Chatham/Madison Adult School
  Adult Pottery Workshop

Spring programming introduces collage-based storytelling and continued exploration of clay for adult learners seeking both technical skill-building and creative community.

May 2026

• Thursday, May 7
  SOMA Adult School
  Spring: Florals in Acrylics
• Monday, May 11
  Linden Public Library
  Tween/Teen Pottery Workshop

May sessions embrace seasonal color and energy, combining acrylic painting with hands-on pottery experiences for teens.

Summer 2026

• July 6–9, 2026
  SOMA Adult School
  Teen Day Camp
• July 13–16, 2026
  SOMA Adult School
  Teen Day Camp
• Tuesday, July 21
  Union Public Library
  Children’s Pottery Workshop

​Our summer teen day camps provide multi-day immersive creative experiences designed to encourage experimentation, collaboration, and confidence-building through art.

Fall 2026

• Tuesday, October 6
  Union Public Library
  Children’s Pottery Workshop

Continuing the WorkExpress Yourself Studios remains committed to:

• Creating welcoming, inclusive art spaces
• Supporting wellness and reflection through hands-on creative practice
• Partnering with community organizations to make art accessible

Registration for each workshop is handled directly through the host organization.
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If you represent a school, library, senior center, or community group interested in partnering with Express Yourself Studios to bring a workshop to your community, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

Let’s continue building community through art—together.