The best reason to visit Hampton, Virginia this July

 

Decorators, faux artists, stencilers, muralists and enthusiasts of decorative arts might want to make their way to Hampton, Virginia, USA this July for the 26^th annual IDAL convention and expo.  There will be four days of classes, parties, lectures, demos and shopping.  Many of the industry leaders will be on hand to teach classes, give lectures or demonstrate both the classic and latest techniques and product.

The dates are 20^th to 24^th July 2011 and the venue is Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton VA. 
Most of the IDAL members will be staying at The Embassy Suites, Colisseum Rd, so that is probably a good place to look for accommodation…it’ll be near the action.

Some of the vendors make IDAL their only USA expo.

Some of the teachers make IDAL convention their only USA appearance.

You do not have to be a member of IDAL to attend the expo.  It is open from noon on Friday July 22^nd until 6pm.  It is open again on Saturday 10am until 6 in the evening.

There is still time to become a member to of IDAL and register for convention so that you can be included in all that IDAL has to offer. 

The venue is near to two airports and an AmTrak station. There seems to be masses of things to see and do in Hampton and surrounding area.

I shall tell you more about some of the vendors and teachers in the next week or so but in the meantime ask me and I will see if I can help ...or look at the IDAL website for some more information.