About Us
DECORATIVE
ARTISTS
OF JACKSONVILLE (DAJ) is a group of painters of
decorative art at all skill levels. We
gather together to further our knowledge,
increase our skills, share our talents with
other painters and promote decorative
painting. We are a friendly, informal
painting club. We offer classes and
projects in a variety of mediums and skill
levels. Anyone interested in decorative
painting is welcome. The only prerequisite
for membership is current membership in the
Society of Decorative Painters (SDP).
Meetings
Short
meetings for announcements can be held prior to
our monthly workshops. Full business
meetings for planning and voting will occur at
least 4 times per year. Currently, most of
our meetings & workshops will be at:
Cecil Pines Retirement Community Rec Center
6008 Lake Cove Avenue
Activities
- 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
(Workshops
& Seminars) 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.
- We
have a library of teaching materials
available to members.
- There
is an annual fall Paint-In that serves as
a retreat for learning, relaxation &
camaraderie.
- We engage in
a community service project each year.
(At right)
Dues
Membership dues for DAJ are $15 annually,
payable in October 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)
SDP
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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 2012, membership is
$50 annually. Please find more
information on their website: www.decorativepainters.org. |
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Coming Up
For details, see the
Calendar
April 14 & 15
@ *Hampton Inn*
Julie Polderdyke Seminar
(Convention tags due)
May 12
@ Colonial Pt. Apts.
Meet & Greet
June 9
Pink Ribbon
Ornaments & Totes
Community Service
Community Service Projects
2012
Pink
Ribbon
Ornaments & Totes for
In the Pink Foundation
2011
Painted Quilt - Birdhouses
Squares individually hand painted by DAJ
members.
Queen Size
Raffled in 2011.
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