Join CJ Sketches (https://www.cjsketches.com/) to swap creativity and kindness at our Artist Trading Card (ATC) Workshop! Create miniature artworks (2.5”x3.5”) to trade with others, fostering connection through tiny masterpieces.

What You’ll Craft:

🃏 Pocket-Sized Art: Use cardstock, old playing cards, or pre-cut ACR paper as your canvas. Draw, collage, or write messages to share.

🌈 Mixed Media Magic: Layer papers, stickers, and lightweight embellishments to design unique cards—no two will be alike!

💌 Trade & Connect: Exchange your ATCs with fellow participants, building a collection of art that celebrates community.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Joy of Giving: Experience the warmth of sharing art—a reminder that creativity thrives in connection.

✨ Small-Scale Confidence: The tiny format removes pressure, inviting playful experimentation and spontaneity.

✨ Mindful Making: Focus on the meditative process of assembling details, grounding you in the present moment.

Join us to:

✨ Turn mistakes into masterpieces. ✨ Rediscover the fun of making art. ✨ Craft a colorful reminder to embrace life’s surprises.

Take home your trading cards and a newfound love for spontaneous creativity!

No skills required—just an open heart and imagination!

Join us to craft, connect, and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month!

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org

Art heals. Let’s create together. 🌟

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 2-5PM to participate.

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