Letterworks Art Studio

The Art Studio of Deptford

1219 Delsea Drive, Deptford NJ

609-509-5423

Spring 2023 classes offered at the Studio.

The studio will be closed Thursday, April 6 – 14

Monday, March 13 – April 24   no class April 10

Morning class-10am-noon

6pm to 8pm evening class

Modern Calligraphy thru Copperplate – tools and materials are included

$65. Deptford township residents/ $75. Nonresident

Tuesdays

Wednesday, March 15 –  no class on April 12

Morning class 10- noon

Healing arts– We will investigate various tools and techniques in art to create something to take home. Using color to help change our mood, and friends to lift our spirits and encourage us to create the life we want…

Thursday, March 16 -May 4 – No class April 6 and 13

Morning class 11 am – 1pm 

Watercolor for beginners

 In this class, we will explore watercolors and papers and create work with a spring theme.

$65. Deptford Township residents/ $75 for nonresident

Friday, January 13

Friday, March 17 – – May 12   9:30am – 11:30 – no class April 7, 14, and 28th

Artist’s bookmaking– create fun and practical handmade books using various materials and techniques. 

Most supplies are included,

$65. Deptford Residents/ $75 nonresident

Open Studio noon to 2pm – Studio closed April 7, 14, and 28^th.

Pop in and see what we will be creating. Each week we will have something to explore or bring your own project and create with like friends…

Children’s After School art

4pm -5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday- pop in and see what we are creating.

$15 per session Deptford resident $20. Nonresident.

No session Thursday April 6, Tuesday 11, and Thursday April 13.

Contact Maureen for more information.

609-509-5423

1219 Delsea Drive, Deptford NJ

609-509-5423

Fall 2023 classes offered at the Studio.

Monday September 11, 2023- October 15

Morning class-10am- noon

6pm to 8pm evening class

Modern Calligraphy thru Copperplate – tools and materials are included

$65. Deptford township residents/ $75. Nonresident

Tuesdays

Wednesday, September 13 – October 18

Morning class 10- noon

Healing arts– We will investigate various tools and techniques in art to create something to take home. Using color to help change our mood, and friends to lift our spirits and encourage us to create the life we want…

Thursday, September 14 – October 19

Morning class 11 am – 1pm 

Watercolor for beginners

 In this class, we will explore watercolors and papers and create work with a fall theme.

$65. Deptford Township residents/ $75 for nonresident

Friday, September 15 –  October 20

 9:30am – 11:30 –

Artist’s bookmaking– create fun and practical handmade books using various materials and techniques. 

Most supplies are included,

$65. Deptford Residents/ $75 nonresident

Pop in and see what we will be creating. Each week we will have something to explore or bring your own project and create with like friends…

Children’s After School art

4pm -5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday- pop in and see what we are creating.

$15 per session Deptford resident $20. Nonresident.

Contact Maureen for more information.

609-509-5423

The Art Studio of Deptford

1219 Delsea Drive, Deptford NJ

609-509-5423

January 2023 classes offered at the Studio

Monday January 16 –

Morning class-10am- noon

6pm to 8pm evening class

Modern Calligraphy thru Copperplate – tools and materials are included

$65. Deptford township residents/ $75. Nonresident

Tuesday January 3-

Morning class 10am – 1pm

Watercolor with Claire Lorraine-

Contact Claire for more information 856-956-9548

Wednesday January 18-

Morning class 10- noon

Healing arts– We will investigate various tools and techniques in art to create something to take home. Using color to help change our mood, friends to lift our spirits and encourage us to create the life we want…

Thursday January 19-

Morning class 10am – noon

Watercolor for beginners

 In this class we will explore watercolor and papers and create work with a winters theme.

$65. Deptford Township residents/ $75 for nonresident

Friday January 13

Open Studio noon to 2pm

Pop in and see what we will be creating. Each week we will have something to explore or bring your own project and create with like friends…

Friday January 20-9:30am – noon

Artist’s bookmaking– create fun and practical handmade books using various materials and techniques.  Matchbox books, and a Coptic sketch book.

Most supplies are included,

$65. Deptford Residents/ $75 nonresident

Children’s After School art

4pm -5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday- pop in and see what we are creating.

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Contact Maureen for more information

609-509-5423

Monday December thru Thursday December 29

Mornings 9-11:30 $20 per session

Afternoon session 12:30 – 3 $20 per session

Both sessions $30

discounts for multiple sessions and siblings’ discounts!

Children should bring a bag lunch or snacks for the sessions.

For more information contact Maureen Peters 609-509-5423

There will not be afterschool during the holidays only art camp!

we will resume again on Tuesday January 3 Happy Holidays!

Monday 11:30 -1:30 Modern calligraphy

Monday 6pm to 8pm Modern Calligraphy

Tuesdays at the studio

4-5:30 After School art class for children

Book arts 6- 8pm

Wednesdays

10 am Healing arts

6pm Healing arrs

Thursday

11:30 -1:30 Watercolor with a fall and holiday theme

4 -5:30 After school art program for children

Friday

noon is an open studio pop in and see what we are creating

6pm -8pm Watercolor for beginners

December 26 thru December 29

Monday thru Thursday we will have Art camp for the children 9am -11:30 lunch 11:30 -12:30 and afternoon sessions are 12:30 to 3.

morning session $20 Deptford

Afternoon session $20 Deptford resident

$30 for both sessions – children should bring a bag lunch. snacks provided.

Give us a call to sign up for a class we will break for the holidays and resume again mid-January

609-509-5423

Have a wonderful and Creative holiday season!

Children’s Art Class –  ages 7 to 14      Tuesdays  4:00pm – 5:30pm  Starts  9/6 – runs thru June 2023

$15.00 per class,  $20 nonresident, includes all materials. Discounts for multiple days

The main goal would be to introduce the children to various tools and materials. Learning various disciplines in art. Set in a variety of classes. Giving the children room to explore as well as a firm knowledge of tools and materials with a finished project with each discipline.

Drawing- using sketching pencils we will explore the various spectrum of drawing pencils and why and how we use them. We will explore tools and materials used with drawing and sketching; the children will be encouraged to experiment using many techniques.

Charcoal pencil- we will experiment with charcoal drawing and learn about the various tools and techniques. Working in white on black as well as the traditional black on white.  

Colored pencils- we will explore colored pencils learning different brands as well as various properties of pencils.  Learning to create depth and layers with colored pencils.

Fine Lines and markers- doodling creating one line at a time to create illustrations with cross hatching, pointillism and various pen work techniques. Markers and dip pens will be explored along with various papers.

Children’s Craft Classes – Ages 7-14   Thursdays 4:00pm -5:30pm Starts 9/8 thru June 2023

$15.00 per class,  $20 nonresident, includes all materials. Discounts for multiple days

We will explore a multi discipline of crafts. Working in a series of various techniques and disciplines.

Tile art- we will explore Alcohol inks. Create tile jewelry and in the second half of this class we will learn to use this medium on material for a personal touch for our t-shirts, sneakers or bags.

Journals – we will create our own journal from a full sheet of paper 19 x 22.  Creating and surfacing pages with various art materials.  Learn to create fun impactful pages with water-soluble crayons, gesso colored pencils and more. Exploring watercolor and various techniques to create beautiful pages to create whatever our whimsy takes us.

Gelli plate printing– using a mono plate to create fun and creative pages or works of art in acrylics. Learning to create negative and positive shapes to create unique marks on papers in this class we will create an accordion book to share our exploration into the world of printmaking. 

Paper boxes, envelopes and beads– learn to create boxes from scrap paper and create beautiful envelopes for that special gift giving. Painting watercolor flowers and foliage with an oriental brush for a unique paper to create our boxes and envelopes with our creations from the oriental brush and watercolor.

Bookmaking– an introduction in making artists’ books, we will create a tunnel book, pamphlet in this series of classes. Learn all about book making the tools and various techniques to create unique book structures.

Calligraphy for kids we will explore letters in all shapes and sizes to create a beautiful lettering style to use every day or for journaling and letter writing. Various tools will be used from brush lettering to modern pointed pen and ink.

Art Classes for Adults

Monday Morning

Calligraphy 11:30 -1:30

Class is $65.00. Deptford residents, Non-Deptford residents $75.00 plus $10 for supplies

Calligraphy is a nice way to express our thoughts. Learn the history of copperplate along with the copperplate hand a more formal calligraphy style with an oblique pen hold nib and dip ink. We will learn the lowercase and uppercase hand and create a project at the end of the class.  This class is for those who want to learn to letter and create unique holiday cards and gift tags for holiday gift giving.

Monday evenings

Calligraphy 6-8 pm 9/12 thru 10/17

The class is $65.00. Deptford residents, Non-Deptford residents $75.00 plus $10 for supplies

Calligraphy is a nice way to express our thoughts. Learn the history of copperplate along with the copperplate hand a more formal calligraphy style with an oblique pen hold nib and dip ink. We will learn the lowercase and uppercase hand and create a project at the end of the class.  This class is for those who want to learn to letter and create unique holiday cards and gift tags for holiday gift giving.

Tuesdays Evenings

Bookmaking 6pm-8pm      9/6 thru 10/11

$120 for 6 Weeks –$150 non-resident, includes some class materials

Bookmaking- create unique book structures for sketching in or for Art Journaling. We will learn an accordion fold book, Saddle stitch book, and a star book for gift giving, In our last 2 classes we will create a fabulous book structure of the Coptic book using a sketch or watercolor paper – bring a pad of your own or use one of mine- to create a beautiful book. Learn parts of a book, create your own covers and beautiful endpapers and colorful stitching to create a one-of-a-kind book.

Color changes our mood and helps us feel better and helps clear our minds.  

Wednesday Morning

Healing Arts– 10:30 -12:30  Starts   9/7/22Suggested donation-$5.00 per class all supplies included

Healing Arts- While making art is a coping tool, it provides an escape from sometimes harsh reality. It influences our state of mind, gives us joyful emotional stability, and helps us take responsibility for how we feel. Creating art is a type of meditation it allows us to free ourselves from daily worries and tensions and helps us connect to deeper parts of ourselves. It helps us in decision-making and coping with life. Creating art is about reaching a state of consciousness and breaking free from the constant debilitating chatter of the mind. Stop in we will be creating in watercolor, colored pencil, and other mediums. Meet new and old friends. Bring your favorite beverage.

Wednesday Evenings

Healing Arts – 6 to 8 pm  Starts 9/7/22

$15. Per class or $65 per session for Deptford residents or $75 for non-residents

Healing arts for the evening crowd- we will work with several art mediums and create something that we can be proud of and share with others making

Thursdays

Watercolor 11:30 – 1:30 pm

Watercolor- this is a beginner’s introduction to watercolor this is a 6-week 2-hour session to build up our knowledge of the art of watercolor. We will learn about the tools and materials used in watercolor. We will be able to make good decisions.  Each lesson will have a project using the specific technique learned. Wet on wet, wet on dry brush work and putting it all together. If you have ever wanted to learn about watercolor or want to brush up on your watercolor skills this class is for you.

Friday Afternoon

Open Studio   Noon to 2pm  Starts  9/9/22-

Open Studio– come hang out talk about art and bring your own project to work on or try one of mine- it’s just nice to gather and create with other like-minded people.

Friday Evenings

Introduction to Watercolor 6pm to 8 pm  9/9/22-10/14/22

Watercolor- this is a beginner’s introduction to watercolor this is a 6-week 2-hour session to build up our knowledge of the art of watercolor. We will learn about the tools and materials used in watercolor. We will be able to make good decisions.  Each lesson will have a project using the specific technique learned. Wet on wet, wet on dry brush work and putting it all together. If you have ever wanted to learn about watercolor or want to brush up on your watercolor skills this class is for you.

There will be no open studio on Thursday, April 21 due to Camp.

There will be no Calligraphy on Monday, April 18 make up will be on May 23.

Thank You!

The Art Studio of Deptford

1219 Delsea Drive, Deptford

The Winter Session 2 starts the week of February 21 thru the Week of March 28th

The Children’s Afterschool program will run thru June with no breaks-

Monday at the Studio

Calligraphy for beginners 6 to 8 pm $15. Per class $65. For 6 week program resident/ $75 non resident

Learn to create beautiful letters with pen and ink. Modern Script hand will be taught both upper and lowercase. Writing with ink, watercolor. Using various papers to create a beautiful sentiment ready to frame. Most tools and materials are included.

Tuesday at the Studio

Children’s after-school program 4 to 5:30 pm $15. Per session or $60. For 6 week program resident/ $75 non Deptford resident

Children will create thru various types of materials and techniques. Building on each technique to create fun and enjoyable art.

Bookmaking for beginners 6-8pm 8pm $15. Per class $65. For 6 week program resident/ $75 non resident

Bookmaking- A beginners book class- Create a beautiful book with a fun structure, exposed binding, beautiful cords and paper of your choice. If you love handmade books this class is for you. Learn to create these little gems to give as gifts or use on the go. A Coptic book to sketch or create in… You will love working in your own handmade book.

Wednesday at the Studio

Jewelry making for beginners 6-8pm $15. Per class $65. For 6- week program resident/ $75 non -resident

A beginner’s class we will make paper beads to start our journey creating a necklace and earrings. Scrabble tile and diamond glaze jewelry to create one of a kind unique piece. We will move onto metal dies and cabochons to embed photos or artwork. As we learn about resin casting and then we will create with embossing metals for personal gifts.

Thursdays at the studio

Adult open studio, 12:30- 2pm

stop in and learn watercolor, colored pencils, and various art techniques. $15. Per session or $60. For 6 -week program resident/$20 per session or $75 non-Deptford resident, Deptford Seniors $5.00 for the 6 -weeks

Children’s afterschool program 4 to 5:30 pm $15. Per class $60. For 6-week program resident/ $75 non-resident.

Children will create many projects that will build their techniques as well as build their confidence to create make mistakes and

Friday at the Studio

6-8pm Watercolors for beginners–  $15. Per class $65. For 6- week program resident/ $75 non-Deptford resident

winter-themed projects we will learn about brushes paper and supplies to start our journey, creating wet on wet, wet on dry blending colors to create a harmonious layout. Mono color theme and so much more!  The watercolor kit will be available or use your own supplies.

We are accepting registration for classes now!

For more information and for registration for classes, contact Maureen Peters 609-509-5423

Please check the website for changes or additions as new classes are always forming!

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Come help me support Fireworks this Sunday, January 9th at 1 pm for some lettering Fun. If you can’t make Sunday I hope you are able to support the other offerings they have it is in a beautiful historic firehouse next to the maritime museum…

View this email in your browser Happy New Year! A moment of quiet in the artists’ studios. (Photo credit: Hope Mead) Dear Reen, As I write this newsletter, I am looking out my window at freshly plowed roads after the overnight snowfall. Looking at the street, it’s as if the snow never existed but my front yard tells a different story: one extolling the hours of unblemished work by nature. In the quiet time between our last exhibition close and today we have been quite busy. This winter, we have not only free workshops but also a date night event and our first ever quilt exhibition by Camden native, Renata Merrill. I am excited about 2022 and hope you will be too. Read on to see the ways that you can engage with our work. Stay warm and be well, Exhibition Reception Born and raised in the City of Camden, Renata Merrill first began quilting ten years ago, under the mentorship of Chrissandra Butler of Lawnside, NJ. Merrill views quilts like adventurous stories found in good books. Her quilted adventures employ non-verbal elements, such as specks of color, geometric shapes, various fabrics, colors, and styles to tell her stories. She seeks for everyone to connect with and enjoy the historical narratives and personal stories captured within the art of quilting. Most of all, Merrill seeks to evoke feelings of comfort and happiness in those who experience her artwork. Her process of quilting from the heart is inspired by her experiences of being a mother, wife, and community leader here in her beloved Camden. The reception for Merrill’s solo show, New Beginnings, will be held Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00. Calligraphy Workshop: 1/9 It has been said that calligraphy is the art of painting words. Come explore this practice in a beginning calligraphy class taught by Maureen Peters, owner of Letterworks Art Studio. In this workshop participants will learn to create beautiful letters with pen and ink. Modern Script hand will be taught for both upper and lowercase. This workshop is good for ages 12 and up and is made possible with funding from the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission at Camden County College, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. To secure your attendance at this workshop, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/192594113177 Plant and Art Workshop: 1/29 Camden FireWorks is excited to present a workshop called “Arti-culture” that combines art + plants. Arti-culture will be led by Nori Plant owners Noel and Arielle on January 29 from 1 to 3. Participants will not only learn how to propagate their own Nori-provided plant but will use artistic expression to decorate their pots. This workshop is ideal for plant enthusiasts age 18 and older, but younger participants are welcome to attend with a registered adult. Space is limited so make your plans to attend and sign up – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/224799620717 Made possible with funding from the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission at Camden County College, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Celebrate Valentine’s at FireWorks Join us at our first date night event! Couples will create new memories learning hand-building ceramic techniques from Camden FireWorks artist, Hope Mead. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothes that they don’t mind getting a little messy. In addition to quality teaching instruction, beverages will be provided with the option to purchase from a food truck. Purchase your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/186829952417 DONATE NOW Copyright (C) 2022 Camden FireWorks. All rights reserved. Thank you for being a FireWorks Friend. You are on this list because you gave us your email recently. We only use your information to keep you informed of events and happenings at our organization. Our mailing address is: Camden FireWorks 1813 South Broadway Camden, NJ 08104 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe