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The Art Studio of Deptford
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 28th.
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
January 2023 winter Schedule
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
Holiday art camp for Children
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!
December at the Art Studio of Deptford
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!
Fall 2022 offerings at the Studio
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.
Summer Camp at The Art Studio

Spring Schedule for Art Studio at Deptford

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 Winter Session 2
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!
Letterworksartstudio.com
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Fireworks –
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…
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