Our dream and vision for a standardized, comprehensive teaching program became a reality this August 2004. Seven decorative painting teachers from across the United States and Canada came to the JansenArt™ Studio in Pennsylvania, U.S. In a collaborative effort, this group of talented artists and teachers developed, designed, and wrote the long awaited 'Tradition's International Teaching Program'. This program is designed to be a developmental program for artists and teachers who want to advance their skills in painting.

Program Initiation

In order to enter this new program you must first attend an introductory one-day seminar. These seminars will be held throughout the U.S. and Canada. Or, you may take an in-home open book written test based solely on the information contained in the JansenArt Traditions Technical Guide.

The program will commence in January 2005 and will be taught by the following teachers who helped develop the curriculum.

• Heritage Teacher - David Jansen MDA - Pennsylvania. U.S.A
• Heritage Artist - Sue Pruett MDA - California, U.S.
• Heritage Artist - Susan Abdella MDA - California, U.S.
• Heritage Artist - Donna Richards - Utah, U.S.
• Heritage Artist - Gaby Hunter - West Virginia, U.S.
• Heritage Artist - Donna Rose Prestridge, CDA - New Jersey, U.S.
• Heritage Artist - Josette Fleury - Quebec, Canada
• Heritage Artist - Neadeen Masters CDA, B.C. Canada

Among this group, these artists share over one century of traditional painting, teaching methods, and experience, which is reflected in this important educational endeavor. This comprehensive teaching program will provide the decorative art teacher with an in-depth continuous program for their students. This teaching program takes the student on an artistic journey from beginner through advanced. It is designed to educate the student in all technical facets of decorative painting and to bridge the gap from decorative painting to fine art. The student will acquire knowledge of color theory and painting styles, as well as gain the historical significance of decorative art and art principles. This joint effort was made to help standardize the decorative painting industry through education.

The Heritage Artists, who were the co-authors of this 'International Educational Program', brought a unique flavor and expertise to this system, while standardizing the techniques and methods to be used for teaching with Traditions. These Heritage Artists will be traveling in the United States, Canada, and other locations around the world presenting 'Traditions Teacher' seminars.

For more information about the Traditions International Educational Program, becoming a registered Traditions Teacher, or attending or hosting a Traditions Artist seminar, please contact Sue Pruett MDA.

For those of you from Australia, Japan, Europe and South America, we will be presenting these programs in your country this next year. Look to our company for information and dates soon.

Traditions Artists are required to understand the basics of the Traditions paint line including the pigments and mediums used. This is accomplished by taking a one-day seminar or reading the Traditions Artist Teaching Guide and completing the online test administered by DecoArt.

If you wish to continue your education or would like to become a Traditions Teacher, we recommend advancing to the following levels.

Traditions Teacher Levels

Traditions Teacher Level 1:

The Traditions Teacher is a Traditions Artist who wants to educate and elevate artists to new levels. This teacher will be knowledgeable in techniques and colors as they apply to art principles.

The Traditions Teacher will be versed in all the paints and mediums and be able to start new students on their journey.

The Traditions teacher will understand this new resin acrylic and will be able to teach the Traditions Educational Program with the materials and designs provided.

• Attend a 5-day Traditions Teacher Seminar taught by a Heritage Artist.
• Actively teach and participate in educational courses.

Heritage Artist- Level 2

This is an appointment made to qualifying "Traditions Teachers" who have been further trained in traditional and old world techniques by an authorized JansenArt™ Heritage Teacher.

Application for this appointment can be made at any time but positions are limited and will be filled as they become available.

Requirements for the Heritage Artist:

• Attend an intensive training course in old world painting techniques and concepts taught by a qualified Heritage Teacher.

 

Heritage Teacher- Level 3:

The Heritage Teacher is a Heritage Artist who has received extensive training in traditional styles and pigments.

This teacher understands historical styles and their color emulation.

The Heritage Teacher is a multi media teacher trained by the factory to answer technical questions.

The Heritage Teacher thoroughly understands the color wheel as it relates to the chemistry of color.

Requirements for this teacher include:

• Attend an intense training at the DecoArt production facility in Stanford, KY.
• Attend hands-on training sessions with David Jansen regarding old world techniques and pigments.
• Actively teach, publish books, magazine articles, pattern packs, videos or appear on television.

You may also find out more about the JansenArt™ Traditions Artist System at www.jansenartstudio.com.

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