Artist Trading Cards

~with Diane Bouchard~

"The Artist Trading Cards class was fantastic! This class met my expectations and went way beyond. Diane is so well prepared, patient & resourceful. Please have more of these classes - maybe a series?" - Dorothy Langlois (click for more comments on this class)

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Upcoming Classes	Details	Registration Options
Sunday January 20, 2008	11 am - 2 pm (3 hours) $40 (plus $12 materials fee)	Registration Closed	Email Us To Request Future Class
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Have you heard about artist trading cards, or ATC's as they are known throughout the world? These 2 ½" by 3 ½" works of art are created by crafters and artists alike and traded through group swaps and one-on-one via an on-line network as well as at face to face meet ups.

ATC's are the same size as a standard sports trading card or playing card, which can be used as a base. Although ATC materials can range from fabric to wood to plastic - we will focus on paper collage techniques to create 4 or more vintage inspired cards. We will follow the background/focal point/embellishment process, which enables the artist to quickly create detailed and layered ATC's you will be proud to own and trade. Diane will also discuss the Yahoo group and explain the swapping and RAK process.

Create Impressive Mini Art Works in Minutes!

The materials fee covers everything you need: playing cards and card stock for the base; several background papers and ephemera; vintage reproduction images and an assortment of stickers, brads and doodads to add texture and interest to your ATC's. In addition you will create a special coordinated folder to carry your ATC's home!

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Diane Bouchard is a member of the International Society of Altered Book Artists (ISABA), and the hostess of multiple Round Robin's and Swaps. Diane has been stockpiling vintage ephemera and craft supplies for years and discovered the ultimate method for archiving them - in an Altered Book. Diane teaches Altered Books 101, Advanced Altered Books 201 , Artist Trading Cards, Altered Book Hidden Keepsake Box, Beeswax Collage 101 and Advanced Beeswax Collage 201 classes at The Nova Studio.

SIGN-UP DETAILS:
Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.