Wisconsin Turp n Stein

The Wisconsin Turp n Stein chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters is among the oldest chapters in the society. We serve southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois.
To really get to know us, we would suggest that you visit our website:

www.commportfx.com/turpnstein

It is a long name but there is a lot of information on the site. When the logo comes up on your screen just click the Welcome button. You will then find another eight links to click:

History ... our beginnings
Calendar ... always up to date with meetings and activities
Meeting ... dates and places as well as a map
News ... hot off the chapter press
Tips ... pages and pages of painting tips
Pictures ... shows some of the things we do
Membership ... if you are interested
Links ... links to many, many decorative painting web pages

If you need to know something about us ... right now ...send an e-mail to :
betjet@execpc.com

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Illinois Prairie Painters

Welcome! Let me tell you a little bit about IPP.

Illinois Prairie Painters is a chapter of the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters, which is made up of tens of thousands of members from all over the world. The National Society publishes The Decorative Painter, the society journal, and sponsors a national convention each year showcasing the newest products in the decorative art market, along with hundreds of classes available to attendees.

IPP holds five meetings each year, held on the first Saturday of February, April, October, December, and a June meeting / paint-in with a date varying depending on the date of the National Convention. Each meeting begins with a hospitality hour for shopping and chatting with friends, followed by a business meeting, raffles, luncheon, and a special program. These programs are usually demonstrations of various styles of painting or other art-related subjects.

We host several seminars throughout the year at which nationally-known teachers share their techniques and expertise. In addition, we host a painted "spring project" exchange in April, a weekend painting retreat in October, and an art show / competition for projects painted by our members and a painted ornament exchange in December.

An individual may attend one meeting as a guest. We encourage you to try us out, and experience firsthand the special feeling of camaraderie that exists among our members. If you are a painter, or hope to be, we hope that you will take advantage of what our organization has to offer and join us.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 630-542-5212 or by e-mail: president@illinoisprairiepainters.org

Barb Carlson, President of the Illinois Prairie Painters

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Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois
A Chapter of The National Society of Decorative Painters

www.windybrushes.org

Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois Chapter was chartered by the Society of Decorative Painters in October 1982. The Chapter is designed for students, teachers and friends interested in the art of decorative painting.

Decorative painting is defined as the method of painting designs on any object to decorate or create a picture. With the guidance of a competent teacher, any individual may learn the techniques of decorative painting and enjoy many wonderful hours of individual achievement, creativity and self-expression.

The main goal of the Windy Brushes is to encourage high standards in decorative painting through education and the exchange of ideas.

Meetings
Chapter meetings are held on the second Saturday of January, March, May (1st Saturday), July, September, November and December. Guests are invited to come to one paid meeting before joining. Meetings for the year 2004 will be held at Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Meeting registration begins at 9:15 a.m. with hospitality and coffee. In addition to a business meeting and other Chapter activities there are raffles, sign-ups for upcoming seminars, and an extensive lending library for members. The business meeting begins at 10:15 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. A painting program begin at 12:30 p.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Seminars are held in various locations in the area.

Membership
Windy Brushes Membership - The $15 annual membership dues in the Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois Chapter entitles one to receive six informative newsletters, the local membership directory, and the right to participate in the meetings, programs, and educational activities of the Chapter . . . as well as the opportunity to meet other painters from throughout the area.

Please note: one must be a member of SDP before one is eligible to join one of its Chapters.

Society of Decorative Painters - The $35 annual membership in the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) entitles one to six issues of "The Decorative Painter," an award winning magazine filled with lessons, patterns, features about people, shops, and the tools of the trade plus the right to attend and participate in the national Conference held each spring.

You are invited to join Windy Brushes by completing the Windy Brushes membership application and mail $15 check to:

Doris Burdick
108 North Wilshire Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-632-1232
burdick55@comcast.net

For meeting information please call Toni Girten (847) 301-0032 or ixgood@mostly bisque.com

Windy Brushes Membership Application

If you would like to join, just fill in the Society of Decorative Painters Membership Application and mail a $35 check to: The Society of Decorative Painters, 393 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203-5968.

Society of Decorative Painters Membership Application

If you would like to join, just fill in the attached forms and mail them with 2 separate checks. Click on the links above to view / print off form(s).

If you would like further information, call Dorothy Carbonara (630) 582-1164 www.dorpaints@sbcglobal.net

211 Railroad Avenue, Bartlett, IL 60103 - (630) 837-1677 or (630) 837-1727
www.banburyfair.com - e-mail address - info@banburyfair.com