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

Halloween Art & Fun, Friday, October 23, Register Now!

10/6/2020

 
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Halloween may look a bit different this year, however there are still plenty of ways to have some ghoulish fun!  We've got some cool, free Halloween coloring pages for you to download!

And...sign up now for Express Yourself Studios for Halloween Art & Fun Friday, October 23 on Zoom!   

Paint a Spooktacular painting on canvas (you'll be guided through the process) you are welcome to wear your Halloween costume!  Enjoy bonus Halloween crafts to do later on Halloween day!
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Sessions:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)


Halloween Art & Fun Includes:​

Canvas Painting Supplies:
  1. 1- hour live instruction via Zoom (link shared 24 hrs prior)
  2. (1) 11" x 14" canvas
  3. (1) package of 12 acrylic paint colors
  4. (1) package of 10 paint brushes

Bonus Halloween Craft Supplies:
  1. (1) 4" x 6" Ready-To-Finish wood frame
  2. Self-Adhesive Foam Halloween stickers
  3. Halloween Glow-In the DarkTattoo Stickers
  4. (1) individually wrapped, pre-cut tissue paper squares package
  5.  (1) 4 oz bottle of Elmer’s Glue. 
  6. (1) Play-Doh® Single Can (colors vary)

PLEASE NOTE: This Halloween Art & Fun package contains small parts, not for children under 3 years old; and should be use under adult supervision only.

Order now, we offer local pick-up or we can ship anywhere (last day to ship 10/19/2020)! ​

Make a Commitment to Creativity! Join Us for Pinot & Pottery, Wine Glass Painting,  Cocktails & Canvas and Coffee & Canvas!

9/20/2020

 
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Make a Commitment to Creativity! Join Us for Pinot & Pottery, Wine Glass Painting,  Cocktails & Canvas and Coffee & Canvas!

Onsite and virtual options available.  We look forward to having you join us!

Pinot & Pottery 
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Wine Glass Painting 
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cocktails & Canvas
Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Virtual)
Fridays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Virtual)
Coffee & Canvas
Sundays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Virtual)
Looking forward to making art with you soon!  Register Now
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To register for a class or workshop please visit https://www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com/adult-workshops.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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Make a Commitment to Creativity, Pinot & Pottery, Wine Glass Painting, Cocktails & Canvas, Join us On-site!

8/31/2020

 
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Make a commitment to creativity!  We've re-arranged our space and have made preparations so that you can be creative and make art safely.  Pre-registration is required for all workshops, sorry, no walk-ins.  Class size is limited to 8 participants (4 sets of couples/friends or 8 individual participants). 

All participants must fill out a COVID-19 Waiver 24-hrs prior to visiting the studio.  Upon entry stop at our sanitation station, wear a face mask and gloves at all times.
Registering for any class acknowledges understanding of our studio policies, specifically as it relates to COVID-19/Coronavirus.  Click here for specifics.

If all sounds good, we look forward to having you join us!

Pinot & Pottery 
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Wine Glass Painting 
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cocktails & Canvas
Fridays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Looking forward to making art with you soon!  Register Now!

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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Express Yourself Studios will offer Fall Art Workshops virtually for children, secure your space now!

8/17/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios will offer Fall 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 - September 14 - October 12
Session II - October 19 - November 16

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:
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  • 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!

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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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!
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Express Yourself Studios is offering a Virtual Summer Art Camp!  The camp will be offered June 8 - August 21, Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST (via Zoom).  Register now!

5/13/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios is offering a Virtual Summer Art Camp!  The camp will be offered June 8 - August 21, Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM or join 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:

​June 8  -  June 12              - Abstract Art
June 15 - June 19              - Women Artists
June 22 - June 26              - Pop Artists
June 29 - July 3                  - Latin Artists
July 6 - July 10                    - Collage Art
July 13 - July 17                 - African-American Artists
July 20 - July 24                 - Recycled Art
July 27 - July 31                 - Asian Artists
August - 3 - August 7         - Sculpture
August 10 - August 14       - Printmaking
August 17 - August 21       - Cartooning

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) -  $20 (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  

Secure your camp session, register now!

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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Making Art at Home?  Need Some Inspiration or Product Recommendations?  Express Yourself Studios Has a Few Recommendations for You!

4/28/2020

 
​We love a great art book, to draw inspiration from and to get the creative juices flowing.  Here are a few of our favorite art books, we especially love  "The Artful Parent."
Bring out your inner Picasso, with a great art kit, these are some of our go to kits that offer a wide assortment of media such as crayons, pastels, colored pencils, watercolor palettes and markers.  If you are following "Ms. Simone's Creative Corner" projects daily, you'll want to have one of these kits on hand!
​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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Give the Gift of Art and Creativity, Gift Certificates from Express Yourself Studios Make a Wonderful Gift!

4/18/2020

 
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Gift Certificates from Express Yourself Studios are redeemable towards all classes and workshops offered such as Studio Saturdays, Studio Pottery, Crafty Kids, Family Art, Pinot & Pottery, Cocktails & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting, Coffee & Canvas and more! 

Buy now, and express yourself later! https://www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com/gift-certificates.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 the arts. As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods. The Studio offers Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, Wine Glass Painting , Pinot & Pottery and a Summer Art Workshop, as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Express Yourself Studios' Classes Are Canceled Until Further Notice Amid the  COVID-19 Crisis

3/17/2020

 
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Express Yourself Studios has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, we value the health and safety of our customers and staff.  Our process has and will continue to be to wipe down all surfaces, chairs tables and communal areas after each workshop and event. With this said, we do not take this decision lightly, so for the  well-being of our customers we have decided that as of Monday, March 16 at the close of our business day (9:00 PM) we will cancel classes until further notice.
 
For families with kids home, to keep the creative juices flowing in between remote/online learning. Express Yourself Studios will post online some simple projects that you can do at home even if you have nothing more than crayons, a simple watercolor palette and computer paper.  You will find these under “Ms. Simone’s Creative Corner” here’s the link: https://www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com/ms-simones-creative-corner.html
 
For adults we are working on an online way for you to enjoy some creative downtime as well until then, you can always purchase gift certificates to visit us for a future workshop or event. https://www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com/
 
 
If you have questions or concerns please feel free to reach out via email.
 
We look forward to making art with you in the studio soon!
 
Stay well!

Wine Glass Painting Sundays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Express Yourself Studios, Reserve Your Glass Now!

2/18/2020

 
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​Join Express Yourself Studios, located at 1877 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood every Sunday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM for Wine Glass Painting.  Bring your favorite beverage and explore your creative side and enjoy an afternoon of creativity.
                                          
No experience necessary...be inspired, the main objective is to have fun!  Leave with a custom painted wine glass designed by you (1 wine glass per person).
 
Wine Glass Painting is great for groups and organization, baby and bridal showers, or birthday day parties (ask about our private sessions), $30 per person (unless otherwise noted) supplies provided.  Purchase additional glasses for $5 each.
 
Bringing in a group of 4 or more?  Register at the Group Rate of $25 per person.


To enroll in this workshop please register 2-3 days prior.  Contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, or www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.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 the arts.  As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods.   The Studio offers Pinot & Pottery, Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, and Wine Glass Painting Workshops for adults and weekly Art Classes and a  Summer Art Workshop, for children; as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year.  For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com  or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

Winter Break Mini-Camp, February 14, 17 – 21 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Express Yourself Studios, Secure Your Child's Space Now!

1/28/2020

 
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​Express Yourself Studios, located at 1877 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood will host a Winter Break Mini-Camp February 14 and February 17 - 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, children ages 4-10 are welcome to join Express Yourself Studios for 3-hours of art and fun!  Register for the full session (February 17 – 21) or for a day or a few days (February 14, 17 – 21).
Be inspired creating paintings using a mix of mediums (acrylics, watercolor, and pastels) and other projects using a myriad of materials (clay sculptures & paper collages).
All materials included, 3-hours of studio time, $200 for the full session February 17 – 21 (sibling full session rate: $175) or register for a day or two, $50 per child/ per day or multi-day/child rate $45 per day.
Pack a light, nut-free snack and get creative! The registration deadline is 2-10-20.

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 the arts.  As well as a design studio for apparel, home and consumer goods.   The Studio offers Pinot & Pottery, Cocktails & Canvas, Coffee & Canvas, and Wine Glass Painting Workshops for adults and weekly Art Classes and a  Summer Art Workshop, for children; as well as hosts Private Art Workshops, Birthday Parties and other art events throughout the year.  For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com  or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

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  • Express Yourself Art & Co.
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    • Art for Sale
    • EyS T-Shirt Shop
    • EYS Gifts & More
  • Gift Cards
  • Birthday Party Packages
  • Virtual Workshops
    • Paint On Demand - Tutorials
  • Children/Family Art Workshop
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    • Presidents' Day Mini-Camp - Monday, February 20, 2023
    • Spring Break Mini-Camp 2023
    • Summer Art Workshop 2023
  • Adult Workshops
    • Pottery Workshops
    • Acrylic Painting Class
  • Private/Corporate Events
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