EXPRESS IT!

Age 8-ADULT Painting with Oils
2021-07-02 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Expressit Arts Studio, 140 Melendy Rd., Hudson, NH, 03051, United States
This class we’ll work on painting using different mediums each time. In this class we’ll learn how to paint using oils and we’ll be painting this rose. No experience necessary. I will show you an easy way to draw this too.
All materials will be provided, canvas choices: 8×10 or 9×12. Although you are welcome to bring your own.
I’ll show you how to use oil paints and walk you through all the steps to complete this painting.
Adults can attend with their youth, just purchase one ticket per person.
If this goes until 12:30 then that is fine.

Saturday Art YOUTH-ADULT
2021-07-03 08:00 - 13:00
Learn to draw, then paint using watercolors, acrylic, watercolor pencils and “inking” or oil painting if desired. This class is for young adult-adult.
Or choose from one of these options:

Learn the basics of using Clay, use Air Dry clay. (No fee for 1″-2″ figurine)
Make a mosaic mirror or tray (+$10 for supplies)
Make a necklace, learn how to string beads. Take this home to keep (+$10 for supplies)
Or learn to sew. (+$10 for supplies) Start out on an easy pillow or plush avocado or pea.
Make 3D art out of plaster. (No fee)

Monday Sewing
2021-07-12 12:30 - 14:30
Learn to sew! Choose to make either an avocado, a pineapple, a pea OR a cat, dog, rabbit or bear shown on July 21. Class is for boys or girls. This will take 2, possible 3 signups. You can signup for any other sewing class on the calendar to finish your project.
I’ll teach them how to lay out and cut out the pattern, sew and stuff their creation. Sewing machines provided here.
Juice or Water is provided, but please have them eat before because masks are required. I will have water and apple juice.
Price doesn’t include supplies, please add supply fee for the first sewing session.
Drop off at 12:30 and pick up at 2:30. Invite their friends!
Ages 6 to Adult.
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Wednesday Open Art
2021-07-14 15:00 - 17:30
**I didn’t get many sign ups, so I’m making this an ‘open art’ class now so that they can do whatever they want.
If you want…Design a painted sign. (They can do this Stranger Things sign or any 2 or 3 words you want: Examples: Kelly’s Room, Steven’s Fort, Love Life! I Love You). **Please email those two words they want to use**.) We’ll design it on my cricket, then we’ll stencil them on. Please email the text they’d like to do so I can prepare.
I have wood, slate, canvas or thick paper here, or they can bring their own surface to use. (Michaels and Hobby Lobby have lots of wood surfaces that would work for a sign.) Contact me with any questions.
Water or Apple Juice & Crackers provided.
Age 8 to Adult

Thursday Art Paint a Birdhouse
2021-07-15 15:00 - 17:00
Paint then decorate this pre-made birdhouse. They will prime it, then paint it. They can paint and decorate it any way they want. This class is 2 hours.
They should be able to finish this in one session. I have beads and colored glass here. All supplies included.
Water or Apple Juice & crackers provided.
Age 6-Adult, feel free to sign up to attend with your child.
Masks required, unless you’ve been vaccinated.

Saturday Art
2021-07-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-24 08:00 - 12:00
You pick your subject matter and medium each day and I’ll help you on each step. Adults are welcome to sign up!
Choose from:
1) Draw, then Paint on paper or canvas. Subject matter is up to you. Bring in an image or we can go online for references.
2) Make a small clay sculpture out of air dry clay. They will take it home to paint it…or come back again to finish it.
3) Make a small mosaic mirror, approx. 10″, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
All supplies included, except $10 fee for mosaics.
Snacks and water provided.
Age 5 and up.
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CGS Paint & Decorate a Birdhouse
2021-07-18 12:30 - 15:30
Welcome CGS Family!
This event will now be held indoors in my studio! Yes, you can sign up until the very last minute!
You can either bring your own wood birdhouse, I recommend 5 inches and up, any shape OR get a few miniature birdhouses per person (any art store) and bring those with you.
OR purchase this birdhouse here at checkout and I’ll have it here for you to work on (I’ll also have miniature ones-you’ll get 2 minis if you purchase here). Take it home to hang on a tree for a happy bird family!
I have all the paints you’ll need, I also have stains and finishes. I’ll help you paint details on it, flowers, leaves, so on and we can also glue on glass gems and do a mosaic roof if you want!°
If you’d like to bring your own colored glass gems, shells, pebbles, they have then at the Dollar Tree for $1/bag. I do have some here too.
Event begins at 1:00 or arrive at 12:30 to socialize and eat. (bring your own lunch). I have water, cups and paper plates here…or come earlier to help me set up. 😊
Children under 5 years old are free, but they still need to either bring or purchase a birdhouse. (I do have a nice swing set they can use as well, please supervise.)
If you’d like, bring drinks, desserts or fruits to share, we’ll put those in the studio. I have sinks, a bathroom & ac.
Please carpool if you can.

Age 8-ADULT Painting Class
2021-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
This class we’ll work on painting using different mediums each time. In this class we’ll learn how to paint using watercolors and acrylics, we’ll be painting this landscape. You can vary the details and colors. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
I’ll show you how to use watercolors and acrylic paints and walk you through all the Steps to complete this painting.
Adults can attend with their youth, just purchase one ticket per person.

Friday Draw & Paint
2021-07-30 12:30 - 14:30
Follow along with me to paint this starry starry night landscape. I’ll show you how.
Juice or Water & crackers are provided.
Drop off at 12:30 and pick up at 2:30. Invite their friends!
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket)
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Friday Art Any Project
2021-07-30 15:00 - 17:00
3:00-5:00 times are for youth 6 and up. (5 is fine if they can do focused work.)
Students can use their time here to create in many available mediums and make some wonderful artwork. I will help them draw, paint, clay, make plaster sculptures, or learn to sew, whatever they choose. If they become a “regular”, I will send you a list of basic supplies to purchase that you can either leave in their private locker or bring in each week. The first couple classes of drawing or painting, supplies are not needed. *If they choose one of the other mediums noted below, these would require a supply fee to be added at checkout.
Now they can also learn to sew, we start out on a simple plush project. Please add supply fee. Sewing usually takes at least 2 classes to finish an easy project. (for teens and adults too!)
*If they make a mosaic, sew or make jewelry, please add on $10 fee at checkout.
Masks required for now.
I have water, juice and crackers, all included.

Adult-Age 8 Paint
2021-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
Paint along with me to paint this nice layout that you can take home to hang. I’ll show up how to do all the steps to complete this.
Invite your friends.
We’ll be painting on thick paper (paper is easier to frame) or watercolor panel.
We’ll be using acrylic paints.
Aprons and supplies are provided.
If you have not been vaccinated please wear a mask, thanks.
**If you’d like to block of a night for a private party, please contact me!

Friday Draw & Paint Anime
2021-08-06 12:30 - 14:30
Drop off a 12:30 and pick up at 2:30.
Follow along with me to draw then paint this anime. You can do either the boy or girl or both if you want a challenge, you can do both, use any colors you wish.
Juice or Water and Crackers are provided. Invite their friends!
Please wear their masks.
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket)
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Adult-Age 8 Paint
2021-08-07 13:00 - 15:00
This class we’ll work on painting using different mediums each time. In this class we’ll learn how to paint using watercolors, we’ll be painting this landscape. You can vary the details and colors. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
I’ll show you how to use watercolors and walk you through all the Steps to complete this painting.
Adults can attend with their youth, just purchase one ticket per person.

Monday Draw and Paint Donkey Kong
2021-08-16 15:00 - 17:00
We’ll draw and paint this Nintendo character. Or print out any character and bring that in, we’ll use it as a template, so do the one you wish, don’t forget your printout the size you want to draw it.
Juice or Water and crackers provided, masks are required.
Drop off at 3:00-5:00. Invite their friends!
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket)
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Wednesday Art Age 8-ADULT
2021-08-18 18:00 - 20:00

Friday Draw & Paint
2021-08-20 12:30 - 14:30
Follow along with me to paint these little birds on either a cat or dog, your choice. I’ll show you how.
Juice, Water and Crackers are provided.
Drop off at 12:30 and pick up at 2:30. Invite their friends!
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket) Adults can sign up too!
I follow CDC guidelines, so please bring your mask along.
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Adult-Age 8 Paint
2021-08-21 13:00 - 15:00
This class we’ll work on painting using different mediums each time. In this class we’ll learn how to paint using oils, we’ll be painting this rose. You can vary the details and colors. No experience necessary.
All materials will be provided.
I’ll show you how to use oils and walk you through all the steps to complete this painting.
Adults can attend with their youth, just purchase one ticket per person.

Tuesday Draw & Paint
2021-08-24 12:30 - 14:30
Drop off a 12:30 and pick up at 2:30.
Follow along with me to paint This dragon. Use any colors you want. I’ll show you how.
Juice or Water and crackers are provided.
Invite their friends!
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket) Adults can sign up too!
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Open Art Age 8-ADULT 6:00
2021-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
You pick your subject matter and medium each day and I’ll help you on each step.
Choose from:
1) Draw, then Paint on paper or canvas. Subject matter is up to you; Pokemon, Anime, Landscapes, Nintendo, Animals, so on. Bring in an image or we can go online for references.
2) Make a small clay sculpture out of air dry clay. They will take it home to paint it…or come back again to finish it. Purchase your own air dry clay here for $10. (*I do have regular clay, a wheel and a kiln here. Please talk to me if interested in this, add $10 for supplies for this option)
3) Make a small mosaic mirror, star, moon or birdhouse, approx. 10″, add $10 at checkout for supplies. (usually takes 1-2 classes to finish)
4) Paint a birdhouse, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
5) Learn to sew, bring in your own material or else add $10 at checkout and use mine. Machines are available to use here. I have some beginner patterns to use. (usually takes 1-3 classes to finish a project)
6) Work with beads and wire and make your own jewelry, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
All supplies included, except $10 fee for mosaics, sewing or jewelry. If you become a “regular”, I will give you a list of supplies to purchase and you would get a locker to store them in.
Snacks and water provided.
Age 8 and up.
Masks may be required if CDC recommends it, please bring it along.
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Adult-Age 8 Paint
2021-09-04 12:30 - 15:00
Invite your friends and bring the beverage of your choice. Paint along with me to paint this nice layout that you can take home to hang.
You can choose your surface:

Slate panel approx.: 10″x20″, add $10 supply fee.
Canvas or thick paper, approx. 10×20″, no extra charge.
Wood approx.: 8″x14″, add $10 supply fee.

We’ll be using acrylic paints.
Aprons and all supplies: provided. Cups and bottle opener I have here.
I still require masks unless you’ve had their vaccines.
**If you’d like to block of a night for a private party, please contact me and that can be done.

Adult/Senior Art Class
2021-09-14 13:00 - 15:00
Come in and work on a theme of your own choice. I’ll have lots of ideas, images here.
Work in any medium; pencil, charcoals, watercolors, acrylics, oils, ink.
Do want want to learn to sew? Now you can sign up for that at this time. I’ll Teach you how to read a pattern cut out the project and then so on a machine which I have here. Depending on the project this can take two or more classes to finish a project.
I’ll walk you through all the steps from the beginning to the end and you can take home your masterpiece. If you don’t complete it you can take it home and finish it or sign up to come back again.
For beginning to intermediate level.
If drawing or painting I’ll supply all the materials. If you become a “regular”, I’ll give you a list of basics you can purchase to bring in.
If doing mosaics, sewing or clay (possibly 2 sessions to complete) or jewelry making these require a supply fee of $10 at check out.

Open Art-Age 6-Adult
2021-09-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-21 18:00 - 20:00

Paint this Landscape
2021-09-24 18:30 - 20:30
Follow along with me to paint this nice landscape. I’ll show you how. All supplies included.
Juice or Water & crackers are provided.
Drop off at 6:30 and pick up at 8:30. Invite their friends, Adults welcome too.
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket)
Please wear a mask.
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Painting 8 - ADULT
2021-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
Follow along with me as we paint this, or a similar, lighthouse. Colors are your choice. You can also add any details you wish. Work in acrylics. You are welcome to bring in your own art supplies if you wish.
You’ll have your choice of painting this on thick watercolor paper, slate or wood. Please add $10 if you would like wood.

Painting 8-ADULT
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00
Follow along with me as we paint this, or a similar, landscape. Colors are your choice. You can also add any details you wish. Work in acrylics, or you may do the sky in watercolor if you wish, I’ll show you how. You are welcome to bring in your own art supplies if you wish.
You’ll have your choice of painting this on thick watercolor paper, slate, canvas or wood. Please add $10 if you would like wood.

Pre-Teen-ADULT Leaves in Fall
2021-10-21 13:00 - 15:00
Adults, please sign up!
Each week, there will be a new project that we’ll do together with a theme that I will have you all use, such as a landscape, an easy perspective study, still life or a portrait study, I will help you along the way. You’ll have access to using watercolors, acrylics, gouache and oils. You can bring in your own picture if you prefer along the theme of that day as noted.
This week the them will be: Leaves in Fall
Of course you will take home your artwork when you are done. All supplies are included for small-average sized artwork. If you want to work larger, please bring an art surface and paints. If you become a regular, I will give you a list of supplies to purchase. But you are encouraged to bring in your own supplies.
*If you like to work large, you will be required to bring in your own supplies.
Age 8 to ADULTS welcome. Water and light snacks are available.
I follow CDC guidelines for mask wear. Please bring one along.
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Paint Along Halloween
2021-10-22 18:30 - 20:30
Follow along with me to paint this nice landscape. I’ll show you how. All supplies included. Kids-Adults.
Apple Cider, Water, a Goulish Snack or Crackers are provided. Feel free to bring a Halloween treat if you desire. Kids can wear their costumes.
Drop off at 6:30 and pick up at 8:30. Invite your friends, Adults welcome too.
*Ages 4 and under, they will need to be accompanied by someone to sit with them. (If you will also be painting, please add another ticket.
Please bring your mask along.
Don’t forget to like my Facebook!

Painting-8-ADULT
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
Follow along with me as we paint this layout, or something similar. Colors are your choice. You can also add any details you wish. Work in acrylics. You are welcome to bring in your own art supplies if you wish.
You’ll have your choice of painting this on thick watercolor paper, slate, canvas or wood. Please add $10 if you would like wood.
