IDAL Convention Instructor Application

International Decorative Artisans League

25th Annual IDAL Convention & Expo
Oregon Convention Center - Portland, Oregon
July 21-25, 2010

Instructor & Class Application

Deadline for Proposals: October 30, 2009

Completing this online form requires you to complete all required fields as defined in the instructions. This form is designed so that you must complete the fields before continuing further with the application. If you have trouble completing this application, please contact Denise Brosie at dbrosie@offinger.com.

2010 IDAL Instructor Agreements will be e-mailed for accepted classes. Please sign and return by January 29, 2010.

Instructions:

Print out and read: 2010 Instructor Application Information
Complete all required information below ( * = Required)
Click "Review Class Proposal" and verify information entered

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

You may apply as a single instructor or as a teaching team. If you team-teach, indicate the % payment per person. If you wish to be paid under your business name, one payment will be made only to the business name. If you use a business name, also include the name(s) of the instructor(s) without %. The instructor(s) names will be used in the Convention Brochure and the IDAL web site.

Payment Goes To: *

	Instructor(s)
	Business

INSTRUCTOR NAMES *:

% OF PAYMENT

BUSINESS NAME:

Address *:

City *:

State *:

ZIP *:

Country *:

Home Phone *:

Fax:

Cell Phone:

Work Phone:

IDAL MEMBER NO.:

Email *

Website:

Have you taught at IDAL (SALI) Convention within the past 3 years? ***

	Yes
	No

*** If No, submit two letters of recommendation in addition to your biography and photo.

Are you also an IDAL Expo Vendor?

	Yes
	No

Would you also like Exposition information?

	Yes
	No

Are you willing to travel to teach at IDAL Chapters?

	Yes
	No

CLASS INFORMATION:

Class Title (Maximum 50 Characters): *

Class Type: *

Hands-On Workshop

Lecture/Demo

Retail Class Price (Example: $100): *

Max. students you could teach (subject to classroom size): *

Class Hours: *

	One-Day Hands-On Workshop - 2 hours
	One-Day Hands-On Workshop - 4 hours
	One-Day Hands-On Workshop - 8 hours
	Two-Day Hands-On Workshop - 12 hours - 8 hours day one and 4 hours day two
	Two-Day Hands-On Workshop - 12 hours - 4 hours day one and 8 hours day two
	Two-Day Hands-On Workshop - 8 hours in TWO 4-hour segments on DIFFERENT days
	Lecture/Demo - 2 hours
	Lecture/Demo - 4 hours

DETAILED CLASS INFORMATION:
Use this section to develop a detailed description of your class.

Student Skill Level: *
	Beginner: Student has limited knowledge of basic fundamentals and minimal skill in the stated medium. Student may be introduced to products and techniques. Student will copy instructor.
	Intermediate: Student has had previous classes, some experience and well-developed skills in the stated medium. Student may intermix products, customize finishes and relate them to jobs.
	Advanced: student is experienced and enjoys a challenging, fast-paced class. Student may intermix finish techniques and innovate & design new finishes.
	All Skills: For all levels of students (for Business and Artistic Lecure/Demo)

Class Subject: *

	100 Artistic Stenciling
	200 Murals
	300 Trompe L'Oeil, Woodgraining, Marble
	400 Fine Art
	500 Cabinetry and Furniture Finishes
	600 Decorative Wall Finishes
	700 Business Lecture/Demo
	800 Artistic Lecture/Demo

Class Activities:
To help students select classes that best suit their skill level, we asking that you list activies. List all activities that will take place in class starting with a verb. For example, if the class subject is Artistic Stenciling, activities might include: Use stencil, Use stencil brushes, Use multiple overlays, Use registration marks, Design stencil, etc.

Size of completed projects:

Number of samples completed:

Substrate(s) Used:

Canvas	Fabric	Poster Board	Polystyrene	Wood	Paper
Other (Describe in 5 words):

Media Used (select all that apply - No solvent-based products allowed):

Acrylic

Watercolor or Tempera

Water-based oil

Concrete Plasters

Plaster Acrylic (Synthetic)

Plaster Lime (Natural)

Other (Describe in 5 words):

Supplies, tools or stencils you will give students to keep:

Additional Supplies to be brought by the student (other than Basic Supply Kit):

Supply Donor(s) or Sponsor(s):

Class Description:
100 word maximum describing what students will learn. Include: number and size of samples or projects to be completed in class; type and brand of materials used; surface for project; and supplies, tools or stencils included in the class fee that students take home. State if only certain components of the sample will be taught in class. *

# of words:

TEACHING OPTIONS or CLASSROOM SET-UP:

I am willing to teach this class (select one only):
	once only		twice

I require a monitor (select one only):
If less than 10 students If 10 or more students I will provide my own Monitor

TABLE SET-UP:

Student Tables (select only one):
Flat Table (2 students per table) Easel-style Table (1 per student) Lecture-style Theater Seating

Teacher Tables: All Teachers get one flat table; which additional table style do you prefer? (select only one)
Flat Table Easel-style Table

ADDITONAL CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT:

Standard is two water-filled 5-gallon buckets and one empty 5-gallon bucket for easy disposal of water-based products and one large trash can. Requests below are additional equipment beyond the classroom standard.

extra water buckets:

QUANTITY

extra large 50 gallon
trash can (charge may apply):

QUANTITY

special disposal:

	Yes
	No

What product is it:

(Bucket is to be marked with tape describing proper disposal)

Sample board hanging racks requested (each rack is 10 feet long):

QUANTITY:

Power Strips Requested (for computers, projectors or AV equipment):

Describe why you need power strip in 5 words or less (Put n/a if does not apply):

Special Request (100 word max.):

APPLICATION FORMS:

By E-mail:

MSDS for each product used in the class
ONE 300 dpi or higher digital 4"x 6" project photograph

Or by Mail:

Signed Instructor Application and a 300 dpi 4"x 6" color print of the ONE class picture of your project or sample boards

FIRST TIME OR RETURNING AFTER 3 YEARS INSTRUCTORS, SEND THESE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:

By E-mail:

300 word biography & contact information
300 dpi or higher personal photo
Two letters of recommendation

APPLICATION AGREEMENT:

If selected, I (and any additional instructor referenced above) agree to teach the class as described in this Application. I have read and agree to the requirements of the Instructor Application Information.
Check to indicate agreement *

Instructor Name completing this Application * (on behalf of a second instructor if applicable)

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Disclaimer: Various paints, finishes, and solvents are used for the works shown in the
"The Artistic Stenciler", gallery, and during meetings, seminars and conventions.
Please assess your own health status before using these products.

International Decorative Artisans League, its teachers and agents assume no liability
for health status during use of or exposure to any paint related products.