Grand Opening Events!

GRAND OPENING EVENTS

(Special Prices all month!)

April 9, 7:00 pm

Nantucket Lighthouse, $15

April 16, 7:00 pm

Vino, $15

April 17, 2:00 pm

Marathon Daffodils, $15

April 20, 1:30 pm

Family Paint, $25

April 23, 7:00 pm

Water Lilies, $25

April 26, 5:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (RSVP requested)

Open House to follow (no RSVP needed)    

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Meet the Team!

Cara

Cara studied art at the Art Institute of Boston.  Upon graduation she taught design at the Art Institute for several years then was a freelance graphic designer before settling in Hopkinton to raise her three children.  After working part time at a bakery and a coffee shop while sending her three kids off to college, Cara is thrilled to be getting back into the art scene and painting again.  You can find her chatting up a storm, dancing to tunes or wearing bright colors.

Cara

Cassy

Cassy lives on Crystal Spring Farm with her boyfriend and they are working hard to revive the land which is not only his business but their livelihood.  She is an avid appreciator of art, loves bold and bright colors, and expresses her love of other's beautiful designs with gorgeous tattoos.  Cassy has a Bachelors in developmental psychology and is a trained American Sign Language/English interpreter.  She works with special needs children during the day and is thrilled to join the team at night as a bartender and a party ‘terp.  She is available to facilitate ASL communication upon request.

Cassy

Kassandra

Kassandra is a Southborough native who was a competitive swimmer as a child but always loved the arts.  She graduated this year from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.  While she studied Studio Art & Teaching, her love is in Art Therapy.  Kassandra interned for several years at a children’s hospital doing art therapy activities.   Kassandra taught herself to play acoustic guitar, loves gardening and considers herself a contemporary painter.  She is excited to be back home and share her love of art with the local community.

Kassandra

Laurie

Laurie is a Southborough resident who grew up in Western Mass, took up ballet for many years and studied art at Skidmore College.  She worked in the budget office before taking time to raise her two beautiful daughters.  She spends her free time drawing and sells her Zentangle artwork at various craft fairs around the state.  She loves long walks, spending time with her family and friends, and you can always hear her laughter across the room.  Laurie is also available for Zentangle parties and workshops

Laurie

Samantha

Samantha always loved the creative arts and fashion as a child and kept herself busy with cheerleading and digital photography.  After attending high school in Framingham she became a licensed hairdresser and also works at a frame shop.  Samantha spent some time traveling, taking pictures, living in Sunny California, and is happy to be back on the East Coast near her family.  Samantha often travels to people's homes and special events for hair appointments and her absolute favorite is making brides feel beautiful on their wedding day.  She is thrilled to be painting again and just loves the social scene.  She is available for American Sign Language events and parties.

Samantha

Laugh, Sip & Create!

Laugh, Sip and Create at Expressions!

Laugh, Sip and Create at Expressions Art Bar
Opening in Southborough, April 2016 

Southborough – Laugh, sip and create at Expressions Art Bar, a new paint and sip studio, opening in Southborough in April 2016. Expressions will feature a spacious studio for art parties for up to 48 people. There is a beautiful wine and beer bar where guests can purchase beverages or pre-packaged snacks. The studio is located in the Southborough Town Center, just off of Routes 9 and 85, is ideal for a solo escape, date nights, group outings, showers, ladies night, corporate events, and fundraisers.

“Painting & Sipping” is the latest craze that is booming in the South, and growing in New England. Owner Mary Simmons, a Southborough resident, is a certified fine arts teacher who has successfully run mobile art parties for the past three years.

Mary and her husband Justin decided to open the independent small business after the birth of their second child. “There is something special about the local family business. We want to connect with the community and create this happy place for locals.” Justin, a property accountant in Waltham, is knowledgeable about the business side and a great advocate supporting Mary’s dream.

Simmons’ goal is to provide the local community with a place to escape, disconnect from the daily grind, and have a fun social night out while expressing their inner artist. Her motto is: “No artistic experience needed, just fun people.”  Guests will often be surprised at their “masterpiece,” and walk away feeling good.

Simmons said, “Partygoers can come in enjoy a class of wine, laugh with friends, listen to tunes, and walk away with a fun piece of art to bring home.” Simmons added, “Expressions is meant for anyone from the novice who is terrified of art, to the social butterfly, to the creative professional. It is art as entertainment.”  The majority of these two-to-three hour events will take place on weeknights and weekends, with the occasional daytime party.

Youth offerings at Expressions will include: family paint, Scout badges, kids after school, teen nights, vacation classes, and birthdays or private parties for kids/teens.

In addition to the popular guided step-by-step canvas painting parties, there will be special events like Champagne & Crafts, Zentangle Drawing, ASL Nights, and other fun parties.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on April 26 at 5:00 pm. Special events and special prices offered during the opening month of April include discounted painting parties, Marathon Daffodils painting during spring break, a Family Paint Party, and a fundraiser for a local organization.

To sign up for an event or learn more about Expressions, visit expressionsartbar.com, email info@expressionsartbar.com or call 508-475-55664