The Decorative
Arts Center Standards -
School for Faux Finishing
Certification
The "Decorative
Arts Center Standard", for faux finishing, faux plastering, and business
schools, is a strict set of standards set forth to ensure and promote
the proper training of students in the trade of "decorative artistry".
It also serves the purpose of creating and maintaining high standards
in the faux finish trade and for the public eye.
Because "faux
finish" schools in the United States are not state or federally governed
or regulated, it is important for potential students to be informed
as to what they should expect from a school, its instructors, and facility.
The "Decorative
Arts Center Standard" is based on the european standards for painting
schools and instruction, which are federally governed and regulated
in Europe.
Below are
the basic guidelines to the "DAC Standard" for faux finishing schools.
Facility
*school must
reside in a commercially zoned building
*classroom
has appropriate lighting
*sinks
available for washing tools
*flooring
is stable and clean
Student Work Stations
Each student
must have the following made available
*table with
adequate
workspace
*upright or
angled easel
*comfortable
chair with back support
*tools
for use in class
Student Painting / Plastering
Samples
*must be able
to achieve the same look on a wall
*lightweight
to transport
*durable,
lasting samples
*must be done
on a sample similar to the absorbency of surface to be painted i.e.
paper-based for drywall, wood-based for wood surfaces, etc, not plastic
samples.
Product Use
*product used
must be available on student's local market or on the internet
*any class
using a product must be clearly labeled as such
*no single
particular company or brand name will be promoted unless specifically advertised
as such
*DAC standard
schools do not retail faux finishing products, sundries, or tools
*a class teaching
product use should suggest alternatives to brands in each
class
Instruction
*each student
will receive, read, sign and adhere to the "Class Code of Conduct".
Violations
of the code, especially among fellow students, will be dealt with accordingly
and as desrcibed in the "Class Code of Conduct".
*every
student has the "right to learn", unobstructed.
*each student
will receive a set of notes, proper instruction, completed samples,
and a diploma. If there is a product or tool involved they will receive
information on how to obtain such.
*the instructor
will make every attempt to be as clear as possible during instruction
*although
there is a timeline to adhere to, the pace of the class is set by the
group
*students
will be treated as equal among one other and will receive the same
training
Instructors
*only "DAC
Certified" instructors will teach in the facility
*will abide
by the "Class Code of Conduct" just as our students do.
*have a
sincere care and make an honest effort to provide each student with an
experience that is both educational as well as pleasurable.
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