Potomac View Decorative Artists of the Society of Decorative Painters

What is Decorative Painting?

According to the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painting now known as the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP)(www.decorativepainters.org) decorative painting is an art form that uses a variety of techniques to decorate functional and non-functional surfaces. The use of patterns and freehand designs give a high degree of success without formal training or any inherent drawing ability. With creativity, and practice, decorative painting enables artistic self-expression and creative satisfaction.

Curious - want to know more??? You are welcome to drop by any PVDA Chapter meeting and check us out. See PVDA's calendar of events below. Click on the Paint-In and Meeting Project Information link under the PVDA Commitee News Section (yellow titles on the bottom) for more information.

Beginners are encouraged to join in and we guarantee you will learn a lot, have a good time painting and will enjoy the fellowship of new painting friends. Non-membes are encouraged to attend our events - you may attend 2 times per year without joining the painting chapter.

Whether you are an experienced artists or just discovering your hiddent talents, PVDA will provide opportunities to learn and paint, as well as develop new friendships.

CLASSES/PAINT-INS -2nd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 10:00AM

June 9, 2012 - Paint-In w/ Ann Davis

July 14, 2012 - Meeting & Christmas In July w/ Pat Benanti

August (NO MEETING IN AUGUST)

September 8, 2012 - Business Meeting and 3/4 Hour Paint-In Treasure Boxes

October 13 & 14 , 2012 - Mini-Seminar w/ Martha Mobley

November 10, 2012 - Business Meeting/Elections and 3/4 Hour Class w/Margie Estes

December 8, 2012 - Installation of Officers and Holiday Events

January 12, 2013 - Business Meeting & 3/4 Hour Class w/David Vernon