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Our story

SplitGate Atelier began as a tiny neighborhood club where friends swapped handmade cards across a literal split gate between two backyards. That playful threshold—connection through craft—inspired our name and our approach. Today we guide thousands of learners to build card sets that feel personal, intentional, and ready for gifting or selling.

We blend traditional techniques—watercolor, pen and ink, letterpress—with modern tools like Procreate and laser-cutting. The result is an upbeat curriculum that honors craft and delivers production-ready outcomes.

Mission & values

Milestones

2019 — The backyard club

Monthly meetups, tea, and proofing prints on a shared table. Our first “Split the Gate” card exchange happens.

2021 — Studio goes online

We launch video-first courses with downloadable assets and start weekly critique circles.

2024 — Community showcases

Learners present capstone sets at virtual showcases. Partnerships with small printers expand.

Team

Mara Chen

Creative Director • Watercolor & Color Systems

Mara bridges tactile media and digital comps. She obsesses over paper stocks and signature color harmonies.

Theo Alvarez

Head of Lettering • Layout & Type

Theo’s warm scripts and disciplined grids shape our lettering track and critique frameworks.

Rina Kapoor

Production Lead • Foil & Finishing

Rina translates designs into press-ready files and helps learners navigate specialty finishes.