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Explore the Art of Wassily Kandinsky at Express Yourself Studios

Express Yourself Studios located at 1877 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood offers a Summer Art Workshop program for children ages 5-12.  Participants will experiment with a variety of media in a fun and supportive environment.  Attendees are encouraged to use their imagination freely as they learn about Master Artists.  The Summer Workshop runs Now – August 29.

 

Workshop attendees will create 10-15 art projects per week.  The projects will be inspired by a different Master Artist.   The 2014 10-week schedule includes the following artists:  Piet Mondrian, Victor Vasarely, Pablo Picasso, Cartooning, Wassilly Kandinsky, Robert Rauschenberg, Carlos Merida, Sculpture, Henri Matisse and Paul Cezanne.

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Children will learn about the Artists through discussions, examples, and art-making. Projects will include painting, drawing, mixed media collage and sculpture (relative to the artists).  An exhibition and reception featuring students' artwork will be held at the conclusion of each week.

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The Workshop fee is $200 per week or $175 per week if registering multiple weeks or children.  Daily drop-in is $50 a day or $45 if registering 2+ days or multiple children.  Children ages 5-8 meet 9am - 12pm.  Children ages 9-12 meet 1:30pm - 4:30pm.  To reserve a spot for your child please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or visit us online www.expressyourselfstudios.com.To reserve a spot for your child please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or visit us online www.expressyourselfstudios.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 space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables.  The Studio also offers a Summer Art Workshop, an Artist-in-Residency Program and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year.  For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!

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