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Society of Decorative Painters -
393 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203-5968
Phone: (316 ) 269-9300 Fax: (316) 269-9191
Hours of Operation: 8:30 - 4:30 Central Time, Monday - Friday
Contact list with Emails and Office Phone Extensions
Monday
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Triple Treat Reward Classes - Hyatt Regency - 5:30-7:30pm & 8-10pm
A bonus class, first-come first-served, for those who purchase and sign up for 3 or more regular classes. A supply fee is included with each class.
Tuesday
- Hometown Highlights Tours
- SDP Headquarters & Permanent Collection -
2-8pm
Attend a live painting demonstration with Sherry C. Nelson MDA, TDA from 6-8pm. - St. Anthony of Padua Church -
2-5pm -
Cost: FREE
- SDP Headquarters & Permanent Collection -
2-8pm
Transportation will be provided by Ivan's Lime Green Party Bus. Board the green bus located outside of the Hyatt Regency Wichita lobby. Bus runs between the Hyatt Regency Wichita and SDP Headquarters every 15-20 minutes.
Transportation sponsored by Go Wichita! and the Old Town Associations.
- Triple Treat Reward Classes - Hyatt Regency - 3:30-5:30pm & 6-8pm
A bonus class, first-come first-served, for those who purchase and sign up for 3 or more regular classes. A supply fee is included with each class.
- Chapters & Members Gathering - New Day & Time
Hyatt Regency - 6-9pm Cost: $25
You don't want to miss this Gem! Join us for a multi-faceted evening of light dinner and activities to motivate and inspire members.  You do not have to register for Conference to attend the Gathering, but you must pre-register for this event. All SDP members are welcome to attend whether or not they are affiliated with a chapter. Be a jewel and join us!
Wednesday
- Society of Decorative Painters Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Eagle Ballroom - 9am-Noon - Classes start at 1pm
Thursday
- Expo Premiere Opening Exclusively for Conference Registered Attendees 8-10am
Bob Brown Expo Hall -Enjoy great discounts from retailers! See work by popular artists, watch demos, and try your hand at make-it-take-it art projects!
- Expo Open to the Public 10am-6pm – FREE
Classes start at 1pm - A variety of media including acrylic, colored pencil, oil, and watercolor.
- Hometown Highlights Tours
- SDP Headquarters & Permanent Collection - 6-10pm
- Old Town District Tour - 6-10pm Cost:Â FREE
Transportation sponsored by Go Wichita! and the Old Town Association.
- Triple Treat Reward Classes - 6-8pm & 8:30-10:30pm
A bonus class, first-come first-served, for those who purchase and sign up for 3 or more regular classes. A supply fee is included with each class.
Friday
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Expo Open to the Public – 10am-5pm
Expo admittance is FREE -
Friday - Â 40th Anniversary Party
Hyatt Regency Eagle Ballroom - 7-10 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Cost: $40
Saturday
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Expo Open to the Public – 9am-2pm
Expo admittance is FREE - Enjoy great discounts from retailers! See work by popular artists, watch demos, and try your hand at make-it-take-it art projects! -
Saturday – Art Experience
For those who want to take a beginner class and learn how to paint.
Century II - 8-10am & 1-5pm Cost: $20
Testimonials taken from surveys sent to registered 2011 attendees:
The host hotel is absolutely wonderful - the employees were a lot of fun and were very accommodating. Gloria Falk TDA
It was my first conference and I loved it! I plan to attend next year. I had so much fun and I learned so much. Cheri Connealy
Believe Wichita is the perfect location, SDP office is here, classes and hotel and vendors are all close saves money in transporting SDP stuff. Barbara-Gowen Lay
The hotel is wonderful. They make you feel very welcome and genuinely happy to please you. I made it a point to tell them when I checked out. Wonderful hotel.
Linda OelrichClassrooms were nice & roomy with good lighting...yea! Liked having everything so convenient to the hotel and an easy walk. Oh yes, the greeter table at the airport was very nice and helpful! Karen Damerow
Loved the Hyatt, the Wichita location is great, and the Conference experience overall was very energizing. Susan Stanskas
I loved it! I have attended the conference as my vacation for the past three years and am planning to attend again next year. Thank you for a wonderful week! Deanna Spence
I had a wonderful time! Looking forward to next year. Janet Gropp
The staff of the Hyatt were the most friendly, helpful and generous ever. I'd come back just for them! I got a lot of great ideas at the Gathering -.just couldn't write them all down fast enough! Overall it was a great conference, at a great location with great people. Karen Lepore
Love the location, the hotel is great and the staff helpful. Sharron White TDA
I enjoyed all the make it take its and all the overall experience. I have not attended convention in several years but did attend for 13 years previously. I thought there were many good improvements. Marge Thompson
The conference was great. Love the facilities, it is so nice to have the classes right by the hotel, and not have to drive, or walk for blocks to get there. I am planning on going next year. I hope it continues to be in Wichita at this facillity. Peggy Frieden