DAJ Logo DECORATIVE ARTISTS OF JACKSONVILLE
Affiliated Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters
Jacksonville, Florida

  E-mail: paint@decorativeartistsofjacksonville.org

**Attention Members - June & July Workshops have changed!!**

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Officers

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
Yvonne McNeil
Cindy Williams
 Members 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.  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.  (not during summer)  Most of our events are being held at the location of Episcopal Children's Services:
8443 Baymeadows Road, Suite 1.
  July 10: 9am Workshop - Wood & Fabric Angel
August 14: 9am Workshop - Painted Feather
 
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 that serves as a retreat for learning, relaxation and camaraderie.
  • We engage in community service projects.  Our 2010 project will be a queen size quilt with a bidhouse theme.  The proceeds will be split between Episcopal Children's Services and Children's Home Society of Florida at the end of the year.
  • We have a library of teaching materials available to members.

Dues
Membership dues for DAJ are $15 annually, payable 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)


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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Coming Up
For details, see the
Calendar

July 10
Angel
Wood & Fabric Angel

August 14
Feather
Painted Feather

2009 Quilt
Raffle Winner:
Cindy Williams
 Quilt
$500 raised for Sulzbacher.
Squares individually hand painted by DAJ members.
Pieced together by Terri French.

Most Recent Update: 06/26/10
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