ToleTown
is
a membership-based "virtual community", our
"citizens"
are tole and decorative painters of all skill levels from across
the
country (and around the world!) with heartstrings tied
together by the love of beautiful art.
One
of the
most unique features about ToleTown is the fact that we
have an online decorative painting studio where members come
to learn
and paint together! Our classroom is an HTML environment
allowing
teachers to bring in step by step illustrations while the students and teacher interact together in real time.
For
students who
can't make the scheduled class or
who
prefer to paint on their own, we provide downloadable/ printable
pattern
packets (e-packets)
including complete instructions, line drawing, color photo,
a
log
of the
live class and all step-by-step illustrations provided during
classtime! The newer classes even have video clips of various
techniques used to paint each project.
Class
materials,
logs and projects are all archived for future study and enjoyment
in our Self-Study area. Our Self-Study filing
cabinet
contains many downloadable, printable practice worksheets,
skill
builders, tutorials and more! Also included is "Beginner 101"
which showcases projects geared toward beginners, along with "how-to"
video clips!
Aside
from the
classes and learning opportunities offered within our cozy
"village",
members enjoy many other outstanding benefits, including:
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A free homepage and online photo album perfect for sharing your bio and favorite
photos
with your
family and friends! |
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A web based email account with a personalized YOURNAME@toletown.com
email
address! |
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"The Gallery" where members are featured in virtual "exhibits" displaying
photos
of their painted works. The Gallery serves an
additional purpose whereby the participating members paint on flat,
mailable surfaces to share with other members who might need a
'pick-me-up' or cheerful greeting :) |
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"The Malt Shop"- our private chat room where a cup of
conversation
is available 24 hours a day! We also post specific dates/times
when the Malt Shop Hostesses are sure to there, ready to welcome
everyone ~ with cyber-yummies and friendly chats! |
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"CyberPalette", our quarterly e-zine containing special projects,
artist's interviews,
designer spotlights, product reviews, member
highlights
and other goodies! Our CyberPalette roving reporters bring
interesting new content with each issue! A big hit for all
ToleTown members to enjoy. |
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"ToleTown Talk", our member's only email list where "neighbors" become
friends
and friends enjoy being "neighbors". Our email list is one of the
friendliest places online! All of our members are courteous,
thoughtful, and encouraging to one another. We are proud to be a
part of such a caring community; and we know that you will love it too! |
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"Holiday House", a fun place where members share holiday craft
ideas,
recipes, family traditions and more!
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Our
"Secret Pal Program" and "Exchanges" give those that participate the
opportunity
to become better acquainted while sharing painted pretties with each other. |
