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October
27, 2007 - The Cherokee
Trail Decorative Painters
recently held a Show and
Competition at All Saints
Lutheran Church Fellowship
Hall in Union County. Awards
and blue ribbons were given
in many categories. Steve
Merritt from Otto, North
Carolina, and Erin DeHart
from Bryson City, North
Carolina tied for Best in
Show and both artists went
home with a blue ribbon.
The
event also marked the 12th
Anniversary of the local
organization. Members and
guests celebrated with cake
and lots of good food. Many
beautiful items were on
sale at the event which
contributed to the success
of the day.
Cherokee Trails Decorative
Painters are an affiliated
chapter of the Society of
Decorative Painters (a worldwide
organization with over 300
chapters in six countries).
With 64 members, the local
chapter is quickly becoming
one of the largest groups
of artists in our area.
Many members of the Cherokee
Trail Decorative Painters
are professional teachers
and offer exciting classes
at various locations in
the area including Tri-County
Community College and Art
Works.
Regular
meetings are fun and informative
with interesting guest teachers,
fun projects, and friendly
fellowship. The next meeting
is scheduled for November
17, 2007 . Meetings are
held at All Saints Lutheran
Church, Highway 76, Blairsville,
Georgia, on the 4th Saturday
of every month. Meetings
start at 9:30 a.m. unless
otherwise notified.

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