The Association is a forum for an exchange of ideas for lecturers of Painting and Decorating throughout Scotland. It brings together staff from a common sector, sharing the same aims, aspirations and indeed problems. Whether your teaching role is part of a team, or you teach in isolation as a sole member of staff, it is very beneficial to meet your colleagues in other educational institutions.
Membership of the Scottish Association of Painting Craft Teachers provides you with information on what is happening in the trade and education sectors that may affect you and your students. Organised seminars keep members up to date with developments in a wide variety of trade products, equipment and materials. These seminars contribute to the personal professional development of individuals, keeping their knowledge abreast with current educational and trade thinking.
Members of the Association are provided with regular information on the progress of the Painting and Decorating Competition scene. These competitions are held at National, U.K. and International level. Visit our Competitions Page for more on this very active Association role.
The SAPCT has for many years been a source of collaboration between colleges. This can help to reduce workloads for individuals in colleges as joint ventures in curriculum development are distributed amongst the participating members' colleges.With this continued collaboration, the SAPCT has influence in many areas of the education sector. For example, links exist with the Painting Craft Teachers Association in England, the Scottish Decorators Federation and major manufacturers.
It is of course true that as in many other organisations the participation of individuals is an essential part of developing the Association. Many established members would agree that those who participate as active members gain most. Meetings and social events are conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Membership of the Scottish Association of Painting Craft Teachers is open to all individuals who teach Painting and Decorating subjects
Members & Management Committee 2017-2018 National President - Andrew Morrison Vice President - Graeme Williamson National Secretary - Mike Swan Competition Secretary - Harry Mulvenna Treasurer - Kevin Bonner Immediate Past President - Michael Duffy
Committee Members- Graeme Williamson (PP), George Brown (PP), Tommy Little (PP), Angela Gibb, Dean Smith, Michael McEwan, John Murry, Joe Quail