Decorative Beginnings

Would like to expand your business with a value added service?

Would like to make more money?

Would like to learn something new?

Has an artistic side?

Has “faux finished” rooms in the past and can use an update on techniques and materials?

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Welcome to the business of Decorative Painting!

Leave with a few samples of wood graining, marbling and stenciling that you will make yourself.

Let seasoned professionals show you the hottest selling finishes in the market today.

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This workshop is taught by an assortment of professional members of IDAL.

Is designed specifically for people who want to become a full-time decorative painters or just add decorative painting to their skill sets.

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In addition: Buying this class also gives you a free year of professional-level IDAL membership which entitles you to purchase our excellent and reasonable liability insurance through Citadel

7:30 am .....................Registration and Coffee

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8:30 am ....................Welcome to a Decorative Future & Membership Benefits of IDAL

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9:00-11:00 am.......Tools of the trade - Demonstration and hands-on experience with some of the tools used in skills such as wood graining and marbling

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11:00-11:15 am......Comfort Break

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11:15-12:15 pm....Donna Mock - Connecting with organizations that are good for your career, with open discussion about the various groups to know about . 

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12:15-1:00 pm...Lunch and Informal Q&A with established decorative painters (Lunch Provided)

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1:00-2:30 pm.....Secret Weapons of Decorative Painting - Stencils, a hands-on experience.

15 minute break

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2:45-3:30 pm .........The Portfolio Success Recipe: what to show Clients

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(Working with Designers, Architects & Home Owners)

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3:30-4:15 pm.....Tips for Job Estimating and Quoting

4:15-4:45 pm ........Wrapping it Up: end of the first day of a new career or additional revenue.

This could be the start of a whole new enterprise for you and your business. Why not try something new?