FOLK FANCIES

FOLK FANCIES
Patterns designed and painted by:
Susan V. Cochrane

Finding a Class

Firstly, check out the Decoart Web Site. They have an extensive list of teachers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Please click on the following website: http://www.decoart.com/Tips and click on Teacher's Connection.

Also, the following information may be of assistance in finding the right class for you.

1.	Visit and/or call your local craft store and ask the store personnel about classes.
2.	Attend any local/regional craft shows where you may find exhibitors who are selling their work and who may know of someone offering instruction.
3.	Call Continuing Education, Parks and Recreation or your local Arts Council.
4.	Investigate your local area yellow pages under craft/art classes or suppliers and retailers.

The main organization of tole and decorative painters is as follows:

The Society of Decorative Painters

This society was organized in 1972 to stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting, to recognize diversity of and excellence in the art form and to serve as the resource center for all aspects of decorative painting.

Website: http://www.decorativepainters.org/
E-Mail: sdp@decorativepainters.org l

FIND A TEACHER

The following craft stores may be of help to you:

Hobby Lobby
Website: http://hobbylobby.com/home.cfm

Michael's
Website: http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

The following web address lists tole shops which may be of use, many have classes available:

Tolefriends
Website: http://tolefriends.paintwebs.com/toleshops.html

Click Here for Convention information. Lots of classes always available. A real shopping experience!

Best Wishes for a Happy Painting Experience!