Artist Trading Cards Workshop & Swap - 3/02/19

Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 10 AM – 12 PM

Join us for our monthly workshop to learn new techniques for making Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Each workshop we will learn a new technique and share cards we've made and/or received. Then we'll spend some time making some miniature works of art in a fun and relaxed environment. 

This month we will be exploring a variety of mixed media techniques to make our own washi tape.

Each participant must bring their own supplies but there will be materials to share. Suggested materials list: card stock, scissors, glue stick, paper ephemera, sharpies .....

No experience necessary! Ages 12 and up.
$3 Donation to the DCA

FACEBOOK event: https://www.facebook.com/events/241709776713299/

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Information from Strathmore: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/cards-atc.html

What are artist trading cards?
Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized "swap" events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5".

How did the movement start?
In 1997, M. Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The movement took off, and today, there are ATC swaps in almost every major city around the world. There are also many online swaps.

How do I create ATCs?
Most swaps are open to any media, materials or techniques as long as the card fits into a standard trading card sleeve. ATCs are traded, not sold. However, there are some artists who choose to sell cards. Cards that are sold are called Art Card Editions and Originals (ACEO).

How do I trade cards?
You can locate an in-person swap in your area, find an online swap, or organize your own swap. There are a number of Web sites that others have created to help artists get started. They can be found by doing online searches using key words such as “artist trading cards.”