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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!  

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​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 

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)
​

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!

​
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!
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