Society of Decorative Painters

With more than 27,000 members worldwide, the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) boasts an ever-growing family of painters, with a wide variety of interests. The Society's new website is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in decorative painting. Visitors can learn tips to improve their painting techniques, interact with other painters on the bulletin board, and even become a member of SDP. Our 2007 Conference will be held May 28 - June 2 in Anaheim, California.

Organized in 1972 as the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters, SDP aimed to stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; recognize the diversity of the art form; and serve as a resource center for all things decorative painting. Since then the Society has grown to include more than 300 local chapters worldwide, with chapters in such countries as Australia, Japan, Korea and Argentina.

Local chapters are the heart of the organization and allow painters to become involved in the art form right in their own community. Through local chapters, members participate in classes and seminars, form new friendships, donate their time and skills to community service projects, and share their passion for painting with others.

The Society has recently launched a new look for their website, www.decorativepainters.com, and it's jam-packed with tons of information for decorative painters of all kinds, such as:

• Bulletin Board: Now decorative painters worldwide can interact virtually. Choose from several discussion groups designed for accomplished painters, beginners, teachers and others!
  
  
• Find a Chapter: Looking to join a local SDP chapter in your area? Or would you like to start your own?
  
  
• Certification: Learn how to become a Certified Decorative Artists or a Master Decorative Artists through SDP's certification program.
  
  
• Membership Information:
  It's easy to join SDP online!

Our 2007 Conference will be held May 28 - June 2 in Anaheim, California. Members look forward to this weeklong event each year. Attendees can choose from more than 230 classes, create take home projects at free Make-It-Take-Its, view free demonstrations, and pick up tons of free products samples and design ideas. There's also a trade show featuring more than 400 trade show booths, including Plaid, offering the latest products, painting tips, trends and techniques! At the end of the week, everyone leaves with new friends, improved skills and best of all INSPIRATION!!!

To learn more about the convention and how you can register,click here.

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