About this Event
Cut. Paste. Create. Transform forgotten cards into miniature masterpieces.
Looking for a creative night out with fellow geeks, gamers, artists, and makers? Join Pens & Pixels Nerd Night Out for an evening of collage art, conversation, and community as we give old game cards a whole new life.
On Thursday, November 27 at 7:00 PM, we're taking over the Incubator 13 Space at the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre for a hands-on crafting event where imagination is the only rule.
Using old playing cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, and other collectible game cards as canvases, you'll create your own unique pieces of miniature art. Whether you want to make an altered card, design a surreal fantasy scene, create a one-of-a-kind holiday gift, craft a handmade Christmas card, or simply experiment with collage techniques, this event is all about creative play.
We'll provide a wide variety of supplies including:
- Card blanks and game cards
- Decorative papers and collage materials
- Glue, tape, and adhesives
- Markers, pens, and coloured pencils
- Stickers and embellishments
- Scissors and cutting tools
- Inspiration examples to get you started
No artistic experience is required. Whether you're a professional illustrator, tabletop gamer, casual crafter, or someone who's never picked up a glue stick since elementary school, you'll find a welcoming space to create, connect, and have fun.
This event is designed as a relaxed social gathering where attendees can:
- Meet new people in Ottawa's creative and nerdy communities
- Network with artists, designers, gamers, writers, and makers
- Learn simple collage and mixed-media techniques
- Create personalized gifts and holiday cards
- Turn discarded cards into unique collectibles and artwork
- Share ideas, inspiration, and fandoms with like-minded people
Food, drinks, and all art supplies are included with admission. Just bring yourself and your imagination
Event venue & nearby stays
Incudbator 13 - Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Reasource Centre, 815 St. Laurent Blvd,, Ottawa, Canada
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