Central Oklahoma Society of Decorative Painters

WHAT IS TOLE COUNTRY?
Tole Country is a regional painting convention presented by the Central Oklahoma Society of Tole and Decorative Painters, Inc. This is when we share with the community our love of painting and all things related to decorative arts.

WHEN IS TOLE COUNTRY?
It is September 22-25, 2010 and September 21-24, 2011. Classes are held from Wednesday evening through Saturday afternoon. The exhibit hall opens up Thursday evening for a sneak peek, and then is open 9-6 on Friday and 9-3 on Saturday.

WHERE IS TOLE COUNTRY?
It is held at the Clarion Meridian Convention Center at I-40 and Meridian in Oklahoma City. Convenient accommodations are available at the Clarion Hotel with a Tole Country Special Room Rate of $71.00 per night for ANY room, even suites, for up to FOUR persons.

WHAT HAPPENS AT TOLE COUNTRY?
*watch free demonstrations
*buy the latest books
*see the newest paint-related products
*meet the artists
*make new painting friends
*and best of all, TAKE PAINTING CLASSES

TOLE COUNTRY CLASSES ARE YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO. . .
*create a beautiful painted item
*experience a new technique or skill
*try a new medium
*learn from nationally known artists

HOW MUCH DOES TOLE COUNTRY COST?
EXHIBIT HALL $3.00 for three days of shopping our Exhibit Hall full of the latest painting surfaces, patterns, paints, brushes and other painting supplies.

REGISTRATION FEE $55.00 to register to take classes. The Early Bird Discounted Fee is only $35.00 if you register before July 1, 2010.

CLASS/PROJECT FEES These are the fees for each class and they depend on the length of the class and the cost of the project surface.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO ATTEND TOLE COUNTRY?
#1 Choose the classes that interest you. We have classes available for everyone from beginners to advanced painters, on a variety of surfaces, using different mediums, including oils, acrylics, stencil crèmes, and pastel chalks.

#2 Print, fill out the registration form (opens in a new window), and mail it with payment to the Class Chair or register online simply by adding the classes chosen to the shopping cart and filling out your registration form. Contact the Class Chair if you have questions.

#3 You will receive a class confirmation. Then when you arrive at Tole Country, simply check in at the Class Desk for your packet.

NOTE: There are supplies that the student is responsible for bringing to class (brushes, graphite paper, etc.) and occasionally specific items requested by the teacher (an easel or specific brush).