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.
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: 
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 – 
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 
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