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Painting and Decorating Directory: Professional Organizations

PDCA(USA)

The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) is the largest trade association serving the continuing education needs of the painting and decorating contractor. Membership is voluntary and a benefits range from business training, to safety, to product information, to participation in the creation of industry standards and other publications, and most importantly to a network of contractors/business people who freely interact with each other to improve the painting and wallcovering industry. /www.pdca.org

The National Guild of Professional Paperhangers.(USA)

The NGPP is the only organization devoted exclusively to the needs and interests of wallcovering installation professionals. Since it was founded as a national professional association in 1974, NGPP has steadily grown in membership, resources, membership benefits and in it's influence within the wallcoverings industry. Today, NGPP has expanded to nearly 40 from New England to California. Nearly 1000 paperhangers and suppliers to the industry belong to NGPP and membership continues to grow. www.ngpp.org

British Coatings Federation.(UK)

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is the sole trade association for the decorative , industrial and powder coatings and printing inks manufacturing industry in the UK. It represents over 90% of the total market in the UK, with a value of £2.0 billion. www.coatings.org.uk

British Decorators Association(UK)

The British Decorators Association.www.british-decorators.co.uk/frontfr.htm

PRA - Paint Technology(UK)

The Paint Research Association in the UK. New technologies mean that information is spread even faster than ever before. However, it remains of paramount importance that this information is factually accurate. This is where PRA's Information Department comes in: not only is faster delivery of PRA publications possible via the internet, and e-mail, but with the back-up and support of the library, this information can be relied upon to be accurate./www.pra.org.uk

Guild of Master Craftsmen.(UK)

The Guild of Master Craftsmen is widely considered to be Britain's premier quality assurance regulatory body. Over 30,000 business in the service, retail, manufacturing and building trade industries have so far successfully applied for membership recognition. www.ndirect.co.uk/~suemc/guild.htm

The Paint Quality Institute.(UK)

The Paint Quality Institute educates consumers, paint professionals and paint manufacturers on the benefits of using high quality interior and exterior paints and coatings. It uses a broad range of communication vehicles to reach these various target goups, including seminars, publicity work, and training programmes for those involved in the paint industry. www.paintquality.co.uk

Painting and Decorating Federation.(UK)

Painting and Decorating Federation (PDF) is a national trade association representing member companies and the painting and decorating industry in England and Wales. PDF and its members strive to provide a service to clients which incorporates some of the highest standards of workmanship, integrity and courtesy. The PDF Yearbook and Directory of members is available on request.

Chemical Realism.(Boston, USA)

An artist collective creating art that has been traumatized by reality. Also a lot of great links here. www.chemicalrealism.net

The Society of Gilders. (Snellville.USA)

The Society of Gilders is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the art and craft of gilding. Membership is open to any interested individual, institution or corporation. Mission: To foster and keep alive traditional gilding skills, techniques and knowledge. To unite all those dedicated to achieving and preserving the highest standards in the practice of gilding. To establish a greater public awareness of the craft of gilding and the beauty of gold leaf. To provide opportunities for members to meet and attend lectures and workshops and to stage public exhibitions of gilder's work. To foster learning by organizing gilding courses, conducted by leading craftspeople and sponsoring apprenticeships and competitions. www.societyofgilders.org

Society of American Silversmiths. (USA)

Suppliers of Hard-to-Find Goods & Services. www.silversmithing.com/goods.htm

Vergolderinnung. (Hamburg.Germany)

Der Vergolder ist ein Handwerksberuf. Seine charakteristische Tätigkeit ist die Verarbeitung des Werkstoffs Blattgold. Die Bezeichnung Fassmaler beschreibt eine andere Spezifikation dieses Berufes, das Fassen, d. h. Bemalen von Skulpturen. Der Vergolder bearbeitet Objekte aus Holz, Stuck oder Metall und veredelt deren Oberfläche durch die Auflage verschiedener Blattmetalle. Die Ornamentierung von Oberflächen in verschiedenen, zeichnerischen und malerischen Techniken sowie das Aufbringen von plastischen Verzierungsmassen, gehören ebenfalls zu den fachspezifischen Merkmalen dieses Berufs. Die Fassmalerei beinhaltet neben der farblichen Gestaltung von Figuren und Möbeln, auch die Erzeugung bestimmter Materialimitationen wie Marmor- und Holzmalerei. Traditionelle Arbeitsgebiete des Vergolders sind seit jeher die Ausstattung von Kirchen und Schlössern, die Vergoldung von Statuen und Monumenten sowie die Herstellung von Bilderrahmen. Heute gehört auch die Restaurierung der entsprechenden Objekte zum Tätigkeitsfeld dieses Berufes. www.vergolderinnung.de

Handwerk.(Germany)

Entwicklung des Berufes. Schon vor Jahrtausenden wurde in Indien eine verwandte Art des Vergoldens praktiziert. Über Ägypten kam sie nach Europa und entwickelte sich zur heutigen Technik. So haben sich die wesentlichen Berufsinhalte, d. h. die Techniken und Werkzeuge des Vergolders seit Jahrhunderten kaum verändert. Nur im restauratorischen Bereich findet eine stetige Entwicklung statt. Durch neuartige Geräte und Apparaturen, z. B. Feinstrahlgeräte, können immer exaktere Befunde erstellt werden und erleichtern so eine genauere Dokumentation. www.handwerk.via.t-online.de/vergold/main.htm#entwicklung