Artist Trading Cards: An Art-Making Playshop

Immerse yourself in the world of miniature masterpieces at our Artist Trading Card Playshop! Participants will have the chance to watch experienced artists create an Artist Trading Card, and then get the opportunity to make their own piece of art. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a novice, join us for a unique opportunity to learn about the world of Artist Trading Cards, exchange ideas, connect with fellow creatives, and leave with a personalized piece of art. Discover the joy of expression in a compact form, and witness the magic that happens when a community of artists comes together.

The essence of making ATCs is about experimenting and playing and practicing and learning and sharing different techniques by making multiple pieces of miniature "art," so it is not just about about making one piece of art to take home.

At our ATC Playshop we will emphasize process rather than product. The essence of ATCs is this: "The Trade is the Thing." At the ATC Playshop we will be making several cards, enough that each person can keep one for themselves and have plenty to trade with other participants. We try not to worry about perfection and art being too precious. We encourage each other to experiment and to let go of thinking that art-making is only for the talented experts and professionals.

We never sell our ATCs, we only trade them. Thus the name of the group is "Art-4-Art."