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Decoupage | From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDecoupage Guild of New South WalesThe Decoupage Guild of QueenslandNational Guild of Decoupeurs, AmericaThe Guild of British DecoupeursAssociazione Italiana di DécoupageCraft Victoria, Gallery
Membership
Anyone may join the Decoupage Guild Australia Inc. Click on the Adobe PDF icon to download the membership form. Print it out and fill in all your details. Once completed please mail it the Decoupage Guild.
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Membership benefits
Receive 6 copies per annum of ‘The Cut Out’, the Guild NewsletterAttend Guild meetings and workshops for a nominal fee.Purchase of Guild productsDisplay and/or sell (when available) your work in exhibitions mounted by the GuildOpportunity to purchase decoupage supplies at Guild meetings from invited tradersOpportunity to promote your decoupage interests on the Guild web site.Download the Decoupage Membership Form Here:
http://decoupage.com.au/ftp/membershipform.pdf
Aims of the Guild
Encourage the highest standard of decoupageTo share knowledge and experiencesTo encourage participation in exhibitions and displaysTo provide advice and assistance to all membersTo promote decoupageHistoryAs with all traditions and art forms there are many theories and beliefs as to the origins of Decoupage, however the most popular belief is that Decoupage originated in the 18th Century in Italy as an alternative to oriental decorated lacquer work.The technique was refined & developed by Venetian Artisans who at the time were regarded as authorities of this artform, originally known as Lacca Povera (poor man’s lacquer). The popularity of this art form flourished in France and enthusiasts called this Decoupage a derivative of the French word decouper meaning ‘to cut ’.Today there are many publications on Decoupage available. These publications encompass a variety of styles and periods used in this artform but in the end you create what pleases your eye and senses. Traditional 18th Century Decoupage requires a painted background, paper cut outs to form a design, lacquering and sanding to acquire a finished effect of fine porcelain.Here in Australia we owe a great debt to a small number of Decoupage enthusiasts. In 1977, Val Lade began researching this art-form which was virtually unknown in Australia. After experimenting with lacquers and abrasives to find the most suitable for Victoria’s climate she began teaching Decoupage at the Caulfield Arts Centre.One of Val’s earliest students, Kathleen Mulraney envisaged a Guild for decoupeurs in Australia, having visited the National Guild of Decoupeurs in U.S.A. In 1984, the Decoupage Guild Australia (a non-profit organization) was formed in Melbourne by a group of ten enthusiasts with Kathleen our first president. The Guild flourished.Today in 2009, we experience the legacy of these early pioneers of Decoupage in Australia.In 1997 members of our Guild residing in New South Wales and Queensland formed their own respective state Decoupage Guilds but our ties still remain strong, with many of their members retaining membership of our Guild.Decoupage Guild Australia Inc. has members throughout the country and we believe the growth both artistically and technically of Decoupage in Australia is assured.Milestones for the SocietyFounded in Melbourne 1984In 1997 the Guild encouraged and supported the creation of state Guilds in Queensland and New South Wales.First Exhibition was held in 1985The first Artist in Residence was Anne White in 1993Something you should knowAs you are viewing our site, we hope you enjoy our website as we aim to make the art of Decoupage better recognized on the web and throughout the world.Meetings
The Guild is committed to having a relaxed atmosphere where various topics and issues about Decoupage can be discussed.
We have members show and tell days where various members can bring in their latest projects and have a chat about their works.
Guest speakers are also a lively part of our General Meeting where our members get to hear the latest happenings from professionals within their fields. Workshops are also an active part of the day, members can learn new techniques and expand their Decoupage experience.
Workshops are conducted by a chosen artist covering such topics as; Surface preparation, Lacquering and sanding, Painting backgrounds, Extending your images, Layout and design, marbling and wood grains, etc. etc. Members are encouraged to take part in the hands on sessions or learn the techniques from demonstrations given.
Also at every meeting we endeavour to have traders show their latest wares giving members the opportunity to purchase all their decoupage supplies.
Next General Meeting
April 17 2010
Decoupage Guild
Extra Resources
We hope the following websites will inspire and help you in the creation of decoupage.
Decoupage Guild - Members Websites
Robin Schubert - Schubert Studios
Robin Schubert is a well known Australian artist with a passion for Decoupage.
Australian Suppliers
Eckersley's Art and Craft
One of the largest art, craft and design Suppliers in Australia
Riot Art and Craft
Art and Craft Stores
Dragon Papers
Fine Paper Suppliers
PaperPoint
Paper Suppliers
Lincraft
Fabrics, haberdashery, crafts and home furnishing. A decor, craft, sewing and home furnishings retailer.
Spotlight
Australia's largest fabric, craft & home interior superstores.
Decor Decoupage
Suppliers of Paper and much much more
http://www.decordecoupage.com.au/
Australian Craft Network
business directory dedicated to promoting the Australian craft industry.
http://www.auscraftnet.com.au/
Decoupage Websites of interest
CraftHQ
Provides Arts and Craft enthusiasts with a leading online resource centre where they can find new ideas, articles and information and be directly connected to suppliers of all Art and Craft products and services as well as relevant industry groups/associations within Australia.
http://www.craftshq.com.au
Decoupage Blog
New Decoupage, make something beautiful
http://newdecoupage.blogspot.com/
Decorating with Decoupage
Homepage for Dorthe Dencker
International Websites of Interest
Craft Magazine (Blog)
Leading American Craft Magazing and online Blog
Etzy
Buy and sell handmade or vintage items, art and supplies on Etsy, the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Share stories through millions of items from around the world.
2010
General Meetings
April 17
June 19
General Meeting and Annual General Meeting
August 21
General Meetings
October 16
November 20
Decoupage Exhibitions
The Guild is committed to promote the art of Decoupage by presenting a major exhibition bi-annually.
To share our knowledge and expertise with all members. Show the variety of members' work to the public in general and encourage high standards.
Decoupage Guild
Current Office bearers
President:
Milu Pattinson
Vice President:
Pauline Fodera
Treasurer:
Lilliana Pepe
Secretary/Newsletter Publisher
Fay Marwick
Newletter Assistant
Audrey Goldburg
Website Co-ordinator:
Milu Pattinson/Fay Marwick
General Committee:
Jenny Aiken, Jan Van Doorn, Gisa Gillon, Audrey Goldburg, Margaret Robertson, Liliana Pepe, Sandra Shaw, Elizabeth Tuz.
TUTORS OF DECOUPAGE - LOCATION GUIDE - 2008 - 2009
Victoria:
Balwyn Community Centre (03) 9836 7942
Tutor : Anne White
Mon. 12.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Tues. 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Tutor : Pauline Fodera
Mon. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Frankston
(03) 9787 8025 (HE)
Tutor : Jenny Aiken
Glen Waverley - Mount Street
Neighbourhood House - (03) 9803 8706
Tutor : Milu Pattinson (03) 9527 6575 (H)
Wed. 1.00pm -3.00pm
Malvern Artists Society
(03) 9885 4608 (H)
Tutuor : Glenda Date
Wed. 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Interstate:
Ballina (NSW)
New South Wales
Tutor : Silvana Natoili
(02) 9634 7479 (H)
Mosman
Tutor : Judith Madden
(02)99603007
e-mail - maddo@maddo.com.au
TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GUILD :
(03) 9527 6575 or (03) 9848 6626
Members of Decoupage Guild Australia Inc.
Activities/Features
Bi-Monthly Meetings
Workshops
Exhibitions
Newsletters
Displays
Website
www.decoupage.com.au
Email:
info@decoupage.com.au
DECOUPAGE GUILD AUSTRALIA INC.
P.O. BOX 395, MALVERN, VIC., 3144
Guild Established 1984
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