Artist Trading Cards (ATC) Creation & Swap!

This meetup is all about creating Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) which are miniature works of art using any medium measuring just 2.5 × 3.5 inches (the size of a standard playing card), created to be collected, shared, and/or traded with fellow artists! and exchanging them with others.

### 🤔 IS THIS EVENT FOR YOU?

• Meet Creative & Fun Fellows: Connect with local artists, illustrators, crafters, and creative minds who enjoy making and sharing art.
• Explore Miniature Art: Experiment with different techniques, materials, and styles on a tiny 2.5 × 3.5-inch canvas.
• Create & Trade: Make your own ATCs and optionally exchange them with fellow artists. Bring previously completed ATCs if you'd like!
• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome.

### 🕒 DETAILS & TIMELINE

• 2:00–3:30 PM — Create Your ATCs: Settle in, socialize, and create miniature artworks using your own material/art supplies.
• 3:30–4:00 PM — Show, Tell & Trade: Gather to share our creations, discuss our artistic processes, and optionally trade ATCs with one another!

### 🎒 WHAT TO BRING

• ATC Blank Cards: Please bring your own blank ATC cards (2.5 × 3.5 inches). You can purchase premade blanks or simply cut your own from cardstock or watercolor paper.
• Art Supplies: Please bring your own art supplies to work on your ATCs! Watercolors, markers, pens, colored pencils, collage materials, stickers, or any other portable medium are welcome.
• Completed ATCs (Optional): Already have some ATCs? Bring them along for trading!
• Cost: This event is completely FREE! However, we strongly encourage attendees to support Dear Diary Coffeehouse, which is generously hosting our gathering, by purchasing a drink, snack, or other product during the event.