Beginner Sewing
2023-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Expressit Arts Studio, 140 Melendy Rd., Hudson, NH, 03051, United States
Minimum Age 7 to Adult.
This is a beginner sewing class for youth-adult.
I always have a couple of machines here to use, but if you want to bring your own in to use, you can and I’ll help. If supplies are needed, please add on the fee, although, If they are making a small plushie like a 3″ plushie, then no fee is needed. If you bring in your own supplies, the fee is not needed, please get all supplies to finish their project. This is what they will learn:

How to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and how to run the machine (I spot them until they are proficient.
How to read a pattern. (I will also show parents how to buy a pattern and cloth at the store)
How to lay out the pattern, then cut it.
How to follow along with the instructions to complete their project.

Choose between sewing a Stuffed Cat, Dog, Snake, Bunny, Fish or a Lizard. (These may take 2 classes) These two options do not require the fee: Choose a mini avocado or choose a small mouse. (please bring in a bag of popcorn if they want to fill it will that, I have polyfil) If you want to sew clothing, please provide your pattern, fabric and notions needed. Special: Buy 4 classes and you can use expressit10 at checkout for $10 off.
8 and up. Please pack a snack and a drink. Juice or Water are provided if needed.
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Epoxy Art
2023-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This project starts at 1:00 until 3:00.
Minimum Age 9 to Adult. They can be as young as Age 8 if an older sibling or adult signs up with them. Please have them bring in a durable mask (3m).
You’ll make an epoxy ocean/beach scene or they can paint a different landscape. Feel free to bring in mini shells, rocks or any decorative gems to add, but I have everything here. Approximately 4”x10” or smaller. (They can take them home that day, still wet, but can be handled carefully, it will be fine.) If there is left over epoxy, each person can make a coaster, but this wouldn’t be dry till the following day.

Epoxy Art
2023-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Learn to apply an epoxy resin finish to a 7″x9”-small or 8″x18″-large, your choice, wooden panel and we’ll do this seascape or paint a sunset. If there is left over epoxy, you can make a coaster. All supplies included. Age 9 to Adults, (I’ll admit as young as 8, but they have to have an adult sign up with them).
*This project recommends for adults and requires youth (age 9 and up) to wear a an N95 because of the fumes when we start using the epoxy (the last hour). Please bring one if you have one but I have a some here. Also, if you have any special mini shells or gems or small rocks you’d like to include, bring those along to add, but I also have some.
*We use a mini torch during the epoxy process, please bing your own if you have one, I have them here too.
These won’t be dry til the next day, you can carefully take it home or pick it up the next day.
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Epoxy Art
2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Learn to apply an epoxy resin finish to a 7″x9”-small or 8″x18″-large, your choice, wooden panel and we’ll do this seascape or paint a sunset. If there is left over epoxy, you can make a coaster. All supplies included. Age 9 to Adults, (I’ll admit as young as 8, but they have to have an adult sign up with them).
*This project recommends for adults and requires youth (age 9 and up) to wear a respirator or an N95 because of the fumes when we start using the epoxy (the last hour). Please bring one if you have one but I have a some here. Also, if you have any special mini shells or gems or small rocks you’d like to include, bring those along to add, but I also have some.
*We use a mini torch during the epoxy process, please bing your own if you have one, I have them here too. *The youth may need me to do this part, depends on their attention span.
These won’t be dry til the next day, you can carefully take it home or pick it up the next day.
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Sew a Mini Fish Beanbag
2023-06-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 8 and up. Drop off at 1:00 and pickup at 5:00

Kids will cut out the fabric they choose, they will learn to sew on my machine (while being spotted). Details will be hand sewn on with thread and needle.
We’ll break for a snack and playtime outside, please pack a drink and snack.
We’ll finish all the details and they can stuff it with popcorn or beans. Approximately 4″-6″.
If there’s extra time, they can work with foam clay, draw or paint.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.
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Paint Your Pet or Any Animal
2023-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 6 to adults. Drop off at 1:00 and pickup at 3:00

Print out a photo of the animal you’d like to paint: dog, cate, lizard, guinea pig, turtle, the size you want it. It doesn’t have to be your pet, it can even be a favorite character like pikachu or a unicorn. Or email the photo to: denise@expressitarts.com
We’ll trace it out on our paper or canvas.
They’ll paint it and we’ll help you every step of the way!
Extra time can be used for various other small projects: make a magnet, paint on a rock, or play with a little clay.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

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Paint on a Shirt
2023-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 8 and up. Drop off at 3:00 and pickup at 5:00

Kids will draw out their idea on a shirt. (Have them think about what they want on it, maybe bring in an image. Maybe a cute cat, dog, unicorn, pikachu, so on) Please have them bring in a shirt, any color.
We’ll paint the image on the shirt using acrylic paints, which will not wash off in the wash. I also have fabric paint for a 3D effect.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.
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Open House Sunday
2026-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Open House 11:00-2:00pm, Free, no registration needed for this Open House. Just come by anytime between 11:00-2:00 Sunday February 22nd..
Come by and visit my art studio and see what Expressitarts all about. Everyone is welcome!
Talk to me about summer art sessions, after school art classes and birthday parties for kids or art classes for adults. Come by and talk to me about adult class options to learn to paint, do clay, learn to sew or learn to make mosaics.
Kids can draw and do crafts while we talk.
Artwork will be for sale too!

Paint Harry Potter Chibi
2023-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 6 and up. Adults welcome. If they are 6 or older, you can drop them at 1:00 and pick up at 3:00. This is for the Paint Event only. If they want to stay until 5:00, back out and sign up for the other ticket.
You follow along to draw and paint this picture of Harry Potter & Hedwig on thick paper. They can choose to trace the image if they do not want to draw along with me. I’ll also have an easier version for the little ones. Take home to decorate your room.
Extra time can be used for various other small projects: make a magnet, paint on a rock, or play with a little clay.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Spray Paint Art & Stenciling
2023-07-14 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 8 and up. Drop off and pick up at 5:00.

Kids will work on thick stock paper and create 2 paintings each outside using paint and spray paint. We’ll be working both inside to design it and outside to spray it (weather permitting, if it’s raining, we’ll have to alter this project). The sample is only an example of what they could do, they can do an abstract or a solar system.
We’ll break for snack and playtime, please provide a snack and drink.
We’ll take out spray painted posters and apply text stencils on them for a finished piece.
Extra time can be for drawing, painting or playing with clay.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Draw & Ink Anime/Epoxy Art
2023-07-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 9. Drop off at 1:00, pick up at 5:00.

The kids will follow along to draw, then colorize an anime character. They can bring in a photo of their favorite if they will, if its very complicated, they can trace it. OR they can paint the cute cacti, let me know at checkout.
We’ll break for snack and play outside, please provide a snack and drink.
Then we’ll make a small epoxy ocean/beach scene. This can be a messy project, kids have to concentrate. Long hair needs to be pinned back. They will also need to wear masks and gloves for the last hour.

Feel free to bring in colorful glass, tiny shells or any little trinkets you’d like to add, but I have everything here.
If student has already done this one, they can paint a different landscape, otherwise we’ll be doing the beach.
You can bring it home this day, but the epoxy can shift and change. Or you can leave here to let it dry and pick up the following day or another day that I’m open.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Sew Small Stuffie
2023-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 8 and up. Drop off and pickup at 5:00

Kids will cut out the fabric they choose, they will learn to sew on my machine (while being spotted). Details will be hand sewn on with thread and needle. Choose to sew a mini avocado or a mouse. (*If you’ve done these, they can sew something equivalent: (ex: fish or ladybug)
We’ll break for a snack and playtime outside, please pack a drink and snack.
We’ll finish all the details to take their new friend home!

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.
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Adult Paint Along Sunflower
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Invite your friends!! Follow Along with Me. I’ll show you how to draw or trace, then paint this painting using acrylics or watercolors if you prefer that will be yours to to keep. Supplies included. No experience needed for a good time!
Adults only. Feel free to bring appetizers and adult beverages. I have openers and glasses.
I have various sizes of canvases or paper surfaces included. (Or bring your own) I also have a surface of slate or wood you can use as an option, with an additional $10 fee, paid here.
if you need a couple more tickets I want to plan a private event, contact me.

Paint Any Pokemon & Clay Figurine
2023-07-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Age 8 and up.* Drop off that 1:00, pick up at 5:00 or just stay for the painting event. (Purchase that ticket at checkout)
1) Paint any Pokémon you desire, bring in printout of the Pokemon you want to draw and paint. I’ll show you how to draw or trace, then paint them. If attending only the paint event, kids can be as young as Age 5. Adults welcome to paint event.
2) If you sign them up to stay until 5:00, (Age 8 & up only), we’ll break for a snack, and play outside for a little while. Please provide a snack and drink.
3) Kids can work in Clay and make a small figurine. Approximately 2-3”
4) They will glaze them with clay glazes, and I will fire them in the kiln.
5) They will be ready in about one week. I’ll notify you when you can stop by and pick them up..

Clay Mini Mug/Stickers/Wand
2023-07-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Age 8 and up. Drop off at 1:00, pick up at 5:00.

They’ll learn how to make a small clay mug using ‘hand-building’ techniques with real firing clay. Appropriately 3” when complete. Then they can glaze it. I will fire it in a few days. I will contact you to pick it up in about one week. All my materials are food safe.
We’ll break for snack and outside playtime, please provide a snack and drink.
Then we’ll make stickers and magnets from the Cricut.
They can make a magician or fairy wand if there’s extra time.

Note: If you purchase 4 or more events in your cart total (this includes for more than 1 child), you can add a coupon code expressit10 for a $10 discount. (Back out of the cart and signup for another until there are.

Family Paint Along Hedwig
2023-07-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 6 and up. Adults welcome. If they are 6 or older, you can drop them at 1:00 and pick up at 3:00. If you wanted to stay until 5:00, back out and sign up for the other ticket.
You follow along to draw and paint this picture of Harry & Hedwig on thick paper. Take home to decorate your room.
Extra time can be used for various other small projects: make a magnet, paint on a rock, or use the face paints.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Paint Hedwig and Make a Wand
2023-07-28 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 8 and up. Drop off at 1:00, pick up at 5:00.

You follow along to draw and paint this picture of Harry & Hedwig on thick paper. (Or paint either one) They can choose to trace the image if they choose. Take home to decorate your room.
We’ll break for snack and some playtime outside. Please provide a snack and drink.
Then we’ll be making Harry Potter wands with foam clay. (Kids can make a fairy wand instead if they want)
If they have extra time, they can make Harry Potter magnets from the Cricut.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Paint Along Cacti
2023-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 6 and up. Adults welcome. If they are age 5, then can sign up if a teen or adult signs up with them.
You follow along to draw and paint this picture of various cacti on thick paper or a mini canvas or wood. They can choose to trace the image if they do not want to draw along with me. Take home to decorate your room.
Extra time can be used for various other small projects: make a magnet, paint on a rock, play with a little clay or face painting.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Family Paint Along Sunset
2023-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Age 6-Adults for this Paint Along.* Kids can be 5 if a teen or adult signs up with them. Drop off that 1:00, pick up at 3:00. Use other ticket if you want them to stay until 5:00.
Draw & Paint along with me to paint this pretty sunset, paint mountains or paint the water and add boats, your choice.
If there is extra time, they can draw or use the face paint to make a small painted tattoo.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Paint Along Sunset & Tie Dye
2023-08-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Age 8 and up. Drop off at 1:00, pick up at 5:00.

We will be drawing and painting this fun layout on thick paper and using watercolors. I will have the image and templates available to help with the drawing. You can paint mountains instead of the ocean if you prefer. Take home your masterpiece.
We’ll break for a snack, please provide a snack and drink. And we’ll play outside.
Then we’ll come back and make a Tie Dye. Please provide a shirt or leggings.
Any extra time, the kids can do chalk art outside, paint on a rock or paint with the face paints.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Family Paint Along Hedwig
2023-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age is 6 and up. Adults welcome. If they are 5, They can sign up if an older sibling or parent also attends with them. If you wanted to stay until 5:00, back out and sign up for the other ticket.
You follow along to draw and paint this picture of Hedwig on thick paper. Take home to decorate your room.
Extra time can be used for various other small projects: make a magnet, paint on a rock, or use the face paints.
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Family Paint Along Unicorn
2023-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Age 5 and up*. Adults welcome, if you will be drawing and painting, please add another ticket. 1:00-3:00. Kids 6 and up can be dropped off, *Age 5 needs a teen or adult to sign up with them. Add another ticket if they will be painting as well.
Follow along with me to draw then paint this adorable scene! They can make it into a lama or unicorn if they prefer, I’ll show them how.
Extra time can be used to paint or a rock, or use the face paints.
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Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Paint Along Unicorn & Tie Dye
2023-08-17 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Minimum Age 6 and up. Drop off at 1:00 and pickup at 5:00

We’ll be painting the cute unicorn (I’ll have other options if that doesn’t suit them)
We’ll break for outside play frisbee, dodgeball, swing set. Please pack a drink and snack.
Bring in a t-shirt or leggings you’d like to tie dye and we’ll do that next.

Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.
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Family Paint Along Giraffe, Lama or Unicorn
2023-08-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Age 5 and up. Adults welcome, if you will be drawing and painting, please add another ticket. 1:00-2:30. Kids 6 and up can be dropped off, Age 5 needs a teen or adult to sign up with them. Add another ticket if they will be painting as well.
Follow along with me to draw then paint this adorable scene! They can make it into a lama or unicorn if they prefer, I’ll show them how.
Don’t forget to like my Facebook!
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Family Paint Along Pusheen Cat
2023-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Age 5 and up*. Adults welcome, if you will be drawing and painting, please add another ticket. 1:00-3:00. Kids 6 and up can be dropped off, *Age 5 needs a teen or adult to sign up with them. Add another ticket if they will be painting as well.
Follow along with me to draw then paint this adorable scene! They can make it into a lama or unicorn if they prefer, I’ll show them how.
Extra time can be used to paint or a rock, or use the face paints.
Don’t forget to like my Facebook!
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.
Follow along with me to draw then paint this adorable cat!
Don’t forget to like my Facebook!
Special: Signup for up to 4 dates, even if that includes different children, and add coupon code expressit10 at checkout for a $10 discount. Just put 1 in your cart, back out and keep adding until you reach 4 dates.

Youth Open Art
2023-12-08 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Age 7 and up, Age 6 can signup for 2:00 or 2:30 time. You pick your subject matter and medium each day and I’ll help you on each step. Pick any 2 hours between 2:00-6:00, type in the messages at checkout your hour preference & if they are taking the bus. More info on Bus Drop off: https://expressitarts.com/express-it-registration-after-school-2/
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. (*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-real clay takes 2 sessions to complete)
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) Epoxy Beach Art, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
5) Paint a birdhouse, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
6) 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 class to make a small plush mouse and 1-3 classes to finish a project like pajamas or a skirt or bag.
7) Work with beads and wire and make your own jewelry, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
All supplies included, except please add a $10 fee for epoxy art, mosaics, clay, 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.
Age 7 and up. Age 6 can attend at 2:00 or 2:30 time.
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Family Paint Along Deer or Open Art
2023-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Let’s get the holiday spirit going. You’ll all be painting along with me to do this fun layout. Age 7 and up, but age 5-6 can attend if an adult also attends with them (if the adult is only assisting the child, no extra ticket is needed). All supplies included to paint either on thick stock paper (easy for framing) or on a 9×12 thick stock paper (easier for framing), 8×10 canvas or small wood surface, or slate ($10 fee for slate, choose & pay for slate here). The deer can be replaced with a snowman if desired.
Or kids can do another project in this class.
Contact me to book a private family, friends or birthday party.

Youth Open Art
2023-12-27 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Age 7 and up, 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. (*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-real clay takes 2 sessions to complete)
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) Epoxy Beach Art, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
5) Paint a birdhouse, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
6) 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 class to make a small plush mouse and 1-3 classes to finish a project like pajamas or a skirt or bag.
7) Work with beads and wire and make your own jewelry, add $10 at checkout for supplies.
All supplies included, except please add a $10 fee for epoxy art, mosaics, clay, 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.
Age 7 and up.
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Paint on a Bottle or Open Art
2023-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Age 7 and up.
Paint a bottle Holiday theme and put fairy lights in for a pretty decoration or gift. Bottle and fairy lights are provided or bring your own, with labels removed. If you’d rather paint a painting, that is fine too. I have ideas here.
Feel free to bring snacks.

Family Paint Along Santa
2023-12-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Age is 7 to Adults. Age 6 can sign up as long as a teen or adult accompanies them (no need to buy a ticket if only helping them).
You follow along to draw and paint this picture of a holiday Santa on thick watercolor paper. You can also use a small canvas if you prefer. Take home to decorate your room. (If you wanted to do the birds or to vary this, you can.)
Feel free to bring your favorite snack or beverage, adult can bring adult beverages. Glasses here.
