Decorative Artists of Jacksonville

DECORATIVE ARTISTS OF JACKSONVILLE
Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters

Thank you for your service!
Colette Weitzel, 2009 President

**January Meeting Cancelled**
due to possible ice & flurries!!

Links:

Calendar

Photo Gallery

Library

Contact List:
Velora Wesch
2010 President

Johnel Martin
2010 1st VP
Workshop Chair

Therese Zamoiski
2010 2nd VP
Membership Chair

Nell Dixon
2010 Treasurer

Terri French
2010 Secretary

Jacquelyn Batchelor
2010 At Large

Yvonne McNeil
2010 At Large

Cindy Williams
2010 At Large

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
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. (not during summer) All events are being held at the location of Episcopal Children's Services:
8443 Baymeadows Road, Suite 1.
Next Event: Workshop February 13, 2010 9am-5pm
January meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather

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 fall Paint-In for members only that serves as a retreat for learning, relaxation and camaraderie.
We engage in community service projects. In 2009, we collaborated on a hand painted quilt which was raffled off in December. $500 was raised for the Sulzbacher center. Our members painted individual squares which were pieced together by Terri French into a twin size quilt. Congratulations to the raffle winner: Cindy Williams!
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.
SDP Logo

Coming Up
For details, see the
Calendar

February 13
Daisies

Basket of Daisies

March 13
Penguin

Penguin

2009 Quilt
Raffle Winner:
Cindy Williams
Quilt

$500 raised for Sulzbacher.
Squares individually hand painted by DAJ members.
Pieced together by Terri French.

Calendar Photo Gallery Library
Contact us to attend a meeting and join!

Most Recent Update: 01/08/10
Web Administrator: Anne McKennon
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