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IDAL
This years International Decorative Artisans League Convention & Exposition is set for July 21st -25th 2010 in Portland Oregon and everyone is excited to attend. IDAL is the only education based association to be accredited by the PDPA and has the largest amount of classes offered by any organization. This years lineup of classes are sure to be career boosters thanks to the Education Committees selection of 60 classes of varying disciplines at all skill levels.
Accreditation
The PDPA engages in conversation with the US Department of Education On Dec. 8th President and Education Chair Andre Martinez presented the decorative painting industry to the State Liaison and a Accreditation review committee in DC. This meeting opened the conversation about our unique industry and started the submission process for the PDPA to be recognized as a specialized accrediting body. There are many opportunities on this path to strengthen our industry and the PDPA is leading the way. If you are a school owner and are interested in becoming accredited by the PDPA click here to learn more.
Journeyman's Cipher
Working in conjunction with industry experts, the Professional Decorative Painters Association has made it possible for you to decipher your decorative painting education.
In 2010, the PDPA will be releasing an education guidebook called the Journeyman’s Cipher. The Cipher is a workbook for people aspiring to become great decorative painters. With evaluation and consultation from our industry experts, you will now have your passport to the craft in a similar method used by the guilds.
PDPA Content Rating System
PDPA Content Rating System announced If you are tired of signing up for a class only to find out it was too advanced or didn't have the content in it that you were looking for, all that nonsense is soon to change. At this years PDPA retreat the 2009 Advisory Board approved and launched a new content rating system for classes, books, and videos. With a simple glance you can tell what it is before you put your money down. Click here to learn more.
IDAL
This years International Decorative Artisans League Convention & Exposition is set for July 21st -25th 2010 in Portland Oregon and everyone is excited to attend. IDAL is the only education based association to be accredited by the PDPA and has the largest amount of classes offered by any organization. This years lineup of classes are sure to be career boosters thanks to the Education Committees selection of 60 classes of varying disciplines at all skill levels.
*PDPA creates partnership with Methodfinishing.com
Method is sn online education website created just for you by Jason Lucas and Anthony Pinkston. Alive with fresh ideas and training people every day, Method Finishing now offers a subscription discount to all PDPA members.
Tamara Taylor announced as the PDPA's new Programs Director
Tamara is an industry leader that has vowed to effect change in our community that will benefit everyone who is serious about elevating our trade.
New PDPA membership guidebook released today
The new membership guidebook has detailed information about how to take advantage of your PDPA membership benefits, how to post your profile online, exclusive discounts and more. You can view the guidebook online Here
Education Summit
Under the direction of our Executive Board the PDPA is planning on hosting an annual education summit that will be free to all members. Stay tuned as we make plans for this in Oct. at out annual Board retreat. If you have any suggestions please feel free to contact Andre Martinez our Education Chair.
Greetings from Pierre Finkelstein
Pierre Finkelstein would like to introduce himself and his products on the PDPA e-news portal. Pierre Finkelstein’s brushes and tools are “shop tested – job proven.” Pierre and his crew use these fine brushes every day on every job. Create realistic faux marble, woodgraining, trompe l’oeil, murals, glazing, and any other faux finishing project with Pierre Finkelstein’s extensive line of decorative painting brushes and tools. In addition to our famous line of traditionally, handcrafted decorative painting brushes, new, synthetic brushes will surely grab your attention. From spalters to stipplers, faux marble to woodgraining brushes, Pierre Finkelstein has developed the brushes for all of your faux finishing needs. Save more by buying kits and sets.
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