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Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters


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Contact List:
Colette Weitzel
President

Velora Welsch
1st Vice President

Jacquelyn Batchelor
2nd Vice President

Therese Zamoiski
Secretary
Workshop Chair
Nell Dixon
Treasurer

Ann Foster
Member at Large

Terri French
Member at Large

Johnel Martin
Member at Large
Paint-In Chair
Laraine Short
Past President

Patti Howell
Beachcomber
Seminar Chair
Anne McKennon
Web Administrator
 About Us
DECORATIVE ARTISTS OF JACKSONVILLE (DAJ) is a group of painters of decorative art at all skill levels, gathered together to further our knowledge, increase our skills, share our talents with other painters and promote decorative painting.  Our organization is informal and friendly and anyone interested in decorative painting or learning decorative painting is welcome.  The only prerequisite for membership is current membership in the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP). 


Meetings
Beginning in April 2009, short meetings for announcements will be held prior to our monthly workshops.  Full business meetings will occur 4 times per year.  The workshops are currently held at Episcopal Children's Services, 100 Bell Tel Way (Arlington).  Enter at the southwest corner of the building.  The location will move in the fall.  There are no business meetings during summer.
  Next Meeting: September 26
Next Event: Workshop 7/18 - Watercolor Lighthouse (at right)
 

Activities
See the Calendar for Details
  • Meetings are for discussion, planning and voting and often include a basket of painting goodies to raffle. 
  • The Beachcomber is our monthly member newsletter which includes information about upcoming events.
  • Classes are offered at a variety of skill levels, techniques and mediums:
    • Workshops are taught by talented chapter members.
    • Seminars are taught by nationally known teachers.
    • Periodically, we offer a beginner's class that is open to the public.
  • There is an annual Paint-In for members only that serves as a retreat for learning, relaxation and camaraderie.
  • We engage in community service projects like the treasure boxes painted for the Shriners, pictured at right.
  • We are currently working on a hand painted quilt.  Proceeds from the quilt raffle will go to the Sulzbacher center.  Once each member paints a square, they will be pieced together and quilted.  The squares are painted & being put together!
  • We have a library of teaching materials available to members.

Dues
Membership dues for DAJ are $15 annually, payable October-December for the following year.  A late fee of $5 will be assessed after the January meeting.  Evidence of membership in the Society of Decorative Painters is required.  (information below)


Society of Decorative Painters
The Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) "was organized in 1972 to stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; to recognize diversity of and excellence in the art form; and to serve as the resource center for all aspects of decorative painting."  Anyone can belong to the SDP regardless of skill level.  The Society offers certification and ongoing learning opportunities.  With your membership, you will receive a quarterly publication, "The Decorative Painter."  For 2009, membership is $40 annually.  Please find more information on their website: www.decorativepainters.org.
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Lighthouse
July 2009
Workshop
Watercolor



Paradise
October 2009
Workshop
Watercolor




Treasure Boxes
Treasure Boxes
for the Shriners
Community
Service Project



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Most Recent Update: 06/17/09
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