Learn, Create & Socialize
@ the Parrish United Methodist Church
12140 69th St E, Parrish, FL 34219
6pm - 8pm (unless noted below)
Art Conversations is a membership benefit. Members and guests are invited to learn new skills and techniques each month taught by fellow members. This is a casual social time to get to know other members, learn new things, and create together. Some members choose to use the time and space to work on their own projects while in the company of other artists. Thank you to the Parrish United Methodist Church for the use of the Youth room (across the road from the church and next to the Thrift Shop). Members receive the monthly e-newsletter and invitation to Art Conversations. RSVP's are appreciated so we have the right setup and supplies when needed.
Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) - these are 2.5 x 3.5 mini pieces of artwork. We have themes for each moth below and the only rules are the size of the card. We will exchange them each month with those that bring them. This can also include Zines.
Some of our activities below have a supply list. Unless noted, you will need to have your own supplies for the activity.
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Jun 17, 2025 - Watercolor Mounting on Cradleboard Demo
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Learn how to mount a watercolor piece onto a cradleboard. This would be in place of a frame. The cradleboard is similar to a wrapped canvas
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Show and Tell - Bring a work in progress
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June ATC theme ideas - Black Lives Matter, Pride Month, D-Day, Army Birthday, Flag Day, Father's Day, National Photography Day, World Martini Day, Juneteenth, Start of Summer, National Seashell Day
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July 15, 2025 - Artist Trading Cards
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Learn the basics of creating ATCs. Then make a trade to begin or add to your collection. ATCs are 2.5 x 3.5 mini pieces of artwork created to trade.Themes are offered as a starting point but anything really goes as far as design or medium.
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Some colored materials will be provided but you can bring your own if you have a particular medium you want to work in..
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July ATC theme ideas: ational Postal Worker Day, Alice in Wonderland Day, Independence Day, World Watercolor Month, National Picnic Month
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Aug 19, 2025 - Decoupage
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Learn decoupage with decorative napkins on trinket dishes. Materials included
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August ATC theme ideas - International Beer Day, National Coloring Book Day, National Pickleball Day, National Dog Month, National Beach Day, National Back to School Month, National Golf Month
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Sept 16, 2025 - Fall Gourd Gnome
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Turn a banana gourd into a gnome. Bring small items such as beads, feathers, or small artificial flowers to personalize your gnome.
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ATC theme ideas - National Honey Month, National Sewing Month, National Little League Month, National Wildlife Day, Labor Day, Star Trek Day, National Teddy Bear Day, 9-11 Remembrance, National Pet Memorial Day, Autumnal Equinox Day, National Coffee Day.
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Oct 21, 2025 - Rock Painting
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Materials included or bring your own rocks, paint, or acrylic markers
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September ATC theme ideas - Breast Cancer Awareness, National Chili Month, National Pumpkin Spice Day, National Taco Day, Native American Day, Sweetest's Day, Back-To-The-Future Day, Halloween
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Nov 18, 2025 - Paper Angels
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Small fee
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November ATC theme ideas - viation History Month, National Donut Day, Veterans Day, Mickey Mouse's Birthday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday.
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Dec 2, 2025 - Holiday Party
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Our annual holiday party
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December ATC theme idea - Holiday
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