Mixed Media Playing Cards

Teacher: Cheryl Mezzetti
Class time: Friday, March 13 2026 – 4:30-7p

Do you feel a surge of hesitation when contemplating the vibrant world of mixed media? You’re not alone.
The sheer array of techniques and the fear of imperfection can be daunting. But what if there was a
welcoming path to unlock your artistic potential? Join Cheryl on a transformative journey designed to
ease you into mixed media, one altered playing card at a time. This simple yet powerful approach allows
for joyful experimentation, building confidence and breaking free from perfectionism. Embrace a space of
creative freedom, explore new techniques, and discover the artist within you. It’s time to transform
apprehension into artistic exhilaration! You will have a full set of large playing cards to continue on your
journey after class.

Supplies to bring:

• Matte Medium
• Gesso
• Teflon mat
• Favorite stencils
• scissors
• palette knife
• 3/4” flat paint brush
• Water and vessel for cleaning brushes
• spray bottle
• baby wipes
• paper towels
• fine sandpaper
• clear wet adhesive such as aleene’s tacky glue, zip dry etc
• foam tape or squares
• low temp heat gun
• 12” paper cutter
• white pen/black detail pens[optional]
• Apron [optional]