10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Date: 1/8/2026
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Member: $70 Non-Member: $85
Start the new year with a bite size art adventure! Not ready for the pressure of a big project? Turn your creativity into collectible magic in this lively 4-hour workshop, you’ll dive into the colorful world of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)—tiny works of art that pack a punch at just 2.5 x 3.5 inches! You can be a beginning artist taking baby steps into creativity one card at a time, or a seasoned pro ready to jump in. This class is your passport to a global community of creators. All levels welcome and everything you need will be there waiting for you.
What You’ll Learn:
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The history and culture of ATCs: where they came from and why they’re so beloved
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Design techniques for creating eye-catching mini artworks using mixed media, collage, drawing, painting, and more
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How to package, label, and prep your cards for trading—locally and internationally
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Tips for connecting with ATC communities around the world
What’s Included:
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All materials provided: cardstock, paints, pens, stamps, stickers, and more
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A starter pack of ATCs to create and customize
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A mini portfolio to take home your creations
Bonus Fun: At the end of class, we’ll host a live trading session so you can swap cards with fellow participants—and leave with a pocketful of inspiration. You’ll also be prepped and ready to join international swaps and start building your own global art collection!
Come curious, leave connected. Let’s trade some joy!
