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certification corner FROM THE CERTIFICATION CHAIR
by Marian Jackson mda
As we are still in the middle of a pandemic as I write this, I am so grateful that we were able to hold the Certification Seminars via Zoom. Zoom enabled us to open the classes to the world, rather than just those who could physically attend. We had students from the USA, Canada, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.
We held two sessions with different levels for Certification that were five (5) days long and taught by Cheri Rol, MDA. Hard work but very rewarding. Here are some testimonials from students.
• What a great class we were able to have with Cheri. Excellent information, instruction and demos all in the comfort of our
own homes. I would suggest anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the certification program to consider taking the class.
• This five-day certification workshop taught by Cheri Rol was one of the most valuable learning experiences I have had to date. I learned so much, from theory to tips, from concept to application. There is sooooo much I don’t know, so much I
have yet to learn and practice. My thanks also to SDP for organizing programs like this. National is really stepping up to help its members. It was an outstanding week! I will do it again!
• Thank you SDP for the opportunity on Zoom to climb out of my doldrums and paint. I have learned a lot through the certification program and process.
• I agree with everyone, this was a great class, meeting new friends, learning and being challenged to grow and stretch. There is so much info and so much more to learn. Thank you to Cheri and Larry, and to Decorative Painting Academy for such
an opportunity.
Following Certification Seminar, we held two Strokework Clinics, with back to the beginning taught by Yuko Culliney MDA, TDA and again, with many international students. The Basics class sold out quickly. The students from the Basics class became eligible for the advanced class, so it too was full.
• Overall best class ever! Not only for Certification!
• Thank you for providing this video as ongoing correspondence learning. I highly recommend these Certification classes. My painting has already improved from this study and practice
• After our final Basics Strokework Clinic class, we still have homework to submit. There is far more to learn than I thought about technique, positioning, color choices. Yuko Culliney is an excellent teacher and has given us valuable tuition and information. I am so grateful to SDP, and Yuko for these classes, which I would highly recommend whether you are a beginner or more experienced, there is always more we can learn. I am now looking forward to the advanced classes
next month.
• Fabulous instruction. What an opportunity to watch, learn and practice with Yuko. Incredible, all info reaches you promptly. Great class.
We will be holding these seminars again in 2022, with a few tweaks here and there. Be aware, the waiting list for the Basic Strokework Clinic this year is far more than the spaces available. When the classes are offered, don’t wait, they sell out quickly.
The floral and still life Certification classes are also very limited in size. Dates will be announced early in 2022.
Designs and Portfolios for 2022 will be available in December 2021.
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