DPAP teaches to all levels of painting professionals who want to learn hands-on decorative painting techniques "on-the-wall" as part of one of our sponsored projects. DPAP's goal is to help as many communities as possible by working on the painted finishes of buildings that are in need of new work or restoration.

As a member of DPAP you will have the opportunity to learn while working directly on various surfaces in our customer's buildings. Instructors will be there to teach you the techniques, help you work on the wall, and get you through the learning curve of working "on the wall," as opposed to just learning on only sample board development.

We teach using the best materials for each surface and each situation based on our 32 years of combined painting experience.

Members of DPAP will be paid a stipend for their time and talent while working on-site at our projects. NOTE: Only members with documented company insurance are eligible to receive the stipend. Those without company insurance will be charged a fee for the hands-on experience.

In addition to working on buildings, our membership program also offers free one-day workshops throughout the year where various painting techniques are taught. These one-day workshops will vary in location across the United States. Note: A $25 materials fee is required per class/person

Free workshop topics include but are not limited to:

Glazing Textures Venetian Plaster Trompe L'oeil Wood Graining Cabinet and Furniture Finishes Marbling

Gilding Lathe & Plaster Restoration Staining HVLP Training Stenciling Wall Paper Hanging And More!

We encourage those interested in recommending buildings and/or spaces for future DPAP projects nationwide to contact us. We also have many sponsorship opportunities.

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