General Meetings
2021 Meeting Dates: January 10 - March 14 - May 16 - September 12 - November 14
2020/2021 Changes: Due to Covid-19 we have had to cancel meetings and seminars held at public places. The Board is currently scheduling new events that will take place via Zoom. Please check our Facebook page for up-to-date information. Zoom seminars will be open to chapter members only until a certain date and then, if space is available, the seminar will be open to the public.
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Membership Benefits
Yearly seminars are held with a national teacher. In 2019 there will be a Seminar weekend with Rosemary West September 14-15. Two Saturday workshops are planned: Saturday June 8, 2019, an Owl in colored pencil with Suzi Franklin even a beginner can do and an acrylic workshop painting a Prudy Vanier elf Saturday, July 27, 2019 with Janice Tomlin. For more information on these opportunities click on "Workshops" in the left margin of this website.
We actively encourage painters of all levels to join our chapter which requires SDP membership.
National Decorative Painting Month
The month of October, which is National Decorative Painting Month, brings forth an annual mini convention called "New England Traditions" (NET). This convention is organized by the New England Chapters Council (NECC) of the Society of Decorative Painters. WMDPG is one of the sponsoring Chapters. NET includes classes, demos, an art show and a trade show. It is a chance to display our creative talents and raise money for the chapters through raffles and the sale of painted items.
Our meetings are usually held at:
Country Inn & Suites
250 So. River Road
Bedford, NH 03110
(603)666-4600
From points North, take Rte 3 South/Everett Turn-pike, take Bedford Exit which will bring you in front of Macy's. Take a right on Rte 3 and follow this south until you pass IHOP & Bugaboo Creek, go over the highway and the hotel is on the hill on the right.
From points South, take Rte 3 North/Everett Turn-pike, get off at the Airport exit before the toll booth, Rte 3 Merrimack. Go North on old Rte 3 toward Bed-ford. The hotel is 2 miles on the left. Get into the left lane just after the set of lights (junction of Animal Hos-pital/Neurospine Center/Hampton Inn).
From points East, take Rte 101 West/293, get off at the Bedford Exit bringing you to South River Road/Rte 3. Take a Right and follow that until you pass IHOP & Bugaboo Creek, go over the highway and the hotel is on the right on the hill.