2013 December Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

We had a wonderful Saturday painting with Helen. The glass blocks turned out beautiful. Everyone's was just a little different per painter. Helen did a great job. Thanks Helen. She was also the lucky winner of the 50-50 raffle.

The election for the 2014 Chapter Board was held during the paint-in and the following people were elected to the following positions:

President Gloria Eldridge

1^st VP Nancy Coley

2^nd VP Sandy Reeder

Treasurer Pat Reeder

Secretary Eileen Barnard

Congratulations everyone and Thank You!

Our Christmas party will be on December 7^th at the Ogden Grill on Washington Blvd. There’s still time to sign up and join us for fun and games and a delicious meal. RSVP by calling me or any one of the board members.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas. See you in 2014!

Lydia

2013 Seminars and Paint-ins

December - 7th (Saturday) Christmas Party

2014 Seminars and Paint-ins

January 25^th (Saturday) – Eileen Barnard – Bowl of Plenty

February 22^nd (Saturday) - Tirzah Probasco - Chicken Plate

March 22^nd (Saturday) - Gloria Eldridge - Book Cover

April  24th - 26th (Thursday-Saturday) – Heidi England Seminar

May 24^th (Saturday) - June Skollingsberg - Russian Floral Box

June 28^th (Saturday) - Linda Allen - Shara Reiner Design

July 26^th (Saturday) - Glenda Mitchell  - Zentangle Design

August 23rd (Saturday) - TBA

September 26th - 27th (Friday-Saturday) - Peggy Harris Seminar

October TBA (Saturday) -TBA

November 22^nd (Saturday) -Wendy Ouelette

December (Saturday) – Christmas Party

2014 Paint-ins

The Board would like some input from the Chapter members about next year's Paint-ins and fall Seminar. What kind and style of projects would you like to paint? Who would you like as teachers? Would you willing to teach a class and if so, what would you teach? Please give this some serious thought. We are here for You. Contact any of the Board members with your ideas.

2014 Chapter Service Project

This year again, the Chapter will be continuing the Food Drive as our Community Service Project. Last year was very successful and we hope to do even better this year. Members are urged to bring items for the Food Bank to each Paint-in and Seminar they attend. (See our Food Bank Donations Guideline page for information on acceptable items or go the the Utah Food Bank web site for more information.) There is a lot of need, so we hope everyone will support this effort.

December

Christmas Party
Date: December 7th, 3:00 pm (please note the time)
Cost: $5.00

The Party will be held at Mount Ogden Grill restaurant (440 E. 4400 S.  South Ogden, UT).


Meal Choices:
Greek Combination Platter
Moussaka
Fried Shrimp
Chopped Sirloin Steak

All meals include soup or salad; potatoes or rice; bread; rice pudding; and  soft drink or coffee or tea

We will have 'Looser' raffle drawings, the 'Christmas' raffle drawing and a special door prize for those in attendance. We will also have the ornament exchange (bring a nice Store-Bought or Home-Made ornament if you wish to join in the fun), some games, good food, and friends. So mark you calendars and plan on coming.

We do need a count of those planning on attending . Please RSVP to Lydia (801-525-2927) by December 1st with your meal choice.

January
Bowl of Plenty Plate by Deanna Fortnam ***

Teacher:          Eileen Barnard 
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:          Provide your own 18” surface 
Date:               January 25^th, 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

*** from Decorative Painter 2007, Issue 1

Palette: Americana

Antique Gold                  Deep Lemonade

Antique White                Lt. Avocado

Avocado                        Lt. Buttermilk

Bittersweet Choc Lt.       French Blue

Black Plum                    Mauve

Black Green                   Moon Yellow

Cadmium Orange            Navy Blue

Celery Green                  Payne's Grey

Cool Neutral                   Plantation Pine

Cranberry Wine              Reindeer Moss Green

French Grey Blue           Taffy Cream

Golden Straw                 Titanium White

Lamp Black                    True Ochre

Prep Instructions:

Basecoat the entire bowl with Cool Neutral. (I would recommend using a roller for this step so you will have some texture for dry brushing. I dry brushed the highlights instead of floating as Deanne did.) When this is dry, dampen the surface with clean water (I used retarder to extend my drying time) using a one inch wash brush. Rebase the inside of the bowl with the Cool Neutral. While this is wet and without rinsing your brush, pick up Black Green and blend this from the center of the bowl toward the rim using slip-slap brush motions. Next, pick up Avocado and blend this from the center outward on top of the existing Black Green. Pick up more paint as necessary to carry the green almost to the outside edges. Then pick up Titanium White and blend this from the outside edges in toward the center to lighten the outer edges. When dry transfer the design.

Basecoat the leaves with Light Avocado.

Basecoat the apples with True Ochre.

Basecoat the plums with several coats of Cranberry Wine so the plums are opaque. (You might want to mix some white into your first coat to speed the process).

Basecoat the grapes with Black Plum.

Paint the stems with Bittersweet Chocolate + Celery Green (1:1) using a no. 6 liner.

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

2014 Elections

The 2014 Chapter officers are:

President -  Gloria Eldridge

1^st VP - Nancy Coley
2^nd VP - Sandy Reeder
Treasurer - Pat Reeder

Secretary - Eileen Barnard

Thank you to all who attend the November Paint-in and voted and for those who voted on-line.


Dues

Yes, it's that time of year again. I'm sure most of you have received notice from SDP about your national membership renewal with your last Decorative Painters magazine. National dues need to be postmarked before December 1st to avoid their $5 postage/handling fee. (Pay SDP dues directly to the Society.)

Notice: New this year, please pay your Chapter dues ($15) with a separate check made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mail it directly to our Membership VP, Sandy Reeder, at 262 W. 5250 S., Ogden, UT 84405.

Raffles

The Chapter has two Seminars this year and if you have items you would like to donate to the Chapter, they would be much appreciated.

Christmas Raffle

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. The Chapter has put together a basket of painter's supplies. Among the items are a $25 gift certificate, easel, palette paper and other painter essentials. Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00. You do NOT have to be present to win. 

For Sale

The chapter has one banjo clock from the Carl Larson seminar to sell for $60. Contact Tirzah Probasco at 801-825-2660 if you are interested.

2013 November Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

I hope everyone is doing well. Time is just flying by and the Holidays will soon be here.

We had a wonderful class with JoLynn Johnson. She taught a Fall Pumpkin on a surface of your choice. The colors are beautiful and everyone enjoyed painting with JoLynn.

In November, Helen will be teaching a pretty piece on a very different surface. It’s a glass block and it’s lit up with a string of lights. The very pretty “Chocolat Francais” store front will go well with any Christmas decoration. We will also have a cookie exchange during the paint-in. So come and join us for a delightful time. See Blog for details.

As the year is coming to at end, it is time to renew our membership, elect the Chapter Board for 2014, and join us for our Christmas party which will be held at the Ogden Grill on Washington Blvd.

Please support the Chapter's Food Drive Service Project.  There is a lot of need, especially with the holidays coming up.  Bring your canned food items to the November Paint-in and/or the Christmas Party.

I hope to see you at the November paint-in and/or  the Christmas party.

Take care and keep on painting.

Lydia

2013 Seminars and Paint-ins

November 23rd (Saturday) -  Helen Mahoney - Glass Block Painting and Cookie Exchange

December - 7th (Saturday) Christmas Party

2014 Seminars and Paint-ins

January 25^th (Saturday) – Eileen Barnard – Bowl of Plenty

February 22^nd (Saturday) - Tirzah Probasco - Chicken Plate

March 22^nd (Saturday) - Gloria Eldridge - Book Cover

April  24th - 26th (Thursday-Saturday) – Heidi England Seminar

May 24^th (Saturday) - June Skollingsberg - Russian Floral Box

June 28^th (Saturday) - Linda Allen - Shara Reiner Design

July 26^th (Saturday) - Glenda Mitchell  - Zentangle Design

August 23rd (Saturday) - TBA

September 26th - 27th (Friday-Saturday) - Peggy Harris Seminar

October 25^th (Saturday) - TBA

November 22^nd (Saturday) -Wendy Ouelette

December (Saturday) – Christmas Party

2014 Paint-ins

The Board would like some input from the Chapter members about next year's Paint-ins and fall Seminar. What kind and style of projects would you like to paint? Who would you like as teachers? Would you willing to teach a class and if so, what would you teach? Please give this some serious thought. We are here for You. Contact any of the Board members with your ideas.

2013 Chapter Service Project

This year again, the Chapter will be continuing the Food Drive as our Community Service Project. Last year was very successful and we hope to do even better this year. Members are urged to bring items for the Food Bank to each Paint-in and Seminar they attend. (See our Food Bank Donations Guideline page for information on acceptable items or go the the Utah Food Bank web site for more information.) There is a lot of need, so we hope everyone will support this effort.

November

Glass Block Painting and Cookie Exchange

Teacher:          Helen Mahoney 
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:          Provide your own glass block
Date:               November 23nd, 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Optional: If you want to participate in the Cookie Exchange, please bring 2 dozen cookies and copies of your receipt.

Palette: Americana

Antique Gold            Lamp Black

Antique Maroon        Lt. Buttermilk

Brandy Wine            Lt. Parchment

Buttermilk                Milk Chocolate

Burnt Umber            Moon Yellow

Camel                     Napa Red

Dove Grey               Raw Sienna

Evergreen                Russet

Soft Black               Hot Shots Fiery Red

Misc Supplies:

Jo Sonja Black Gesso

Krylon White Frost Spray

Deco Art Stucco Natural

Prep Instructions:

Before painting, spray the block with 2 coats of Krylon White Frost Spray.  Let dry in between coats.

Transfer the pattern on for the windows and glass section of the lanterns only.

Base around these sections with Black Gesso. Let dry. Mix the stucco with the black gesso until it is almost Black...a dark charcoal color. Use a palette knife to apply a thin layer of the mixture in every different direction to create the texture. Be careful not to go over the windows and lantern. If it cracks somewhat, just fill with a little more of the stucco/black mixture if you like. Cracks are fine, but you do not want the glass to show. Let dry.

Transfer the pattern on with all details except the lettering on the sign using white graphite paper and a ruler.

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

December

Christmas Party
Date: December 7th, 3:00 pm (please note the time)
Cost: $5.00

The Party will be held at Mount Ogden Grill restaurant (440 E. 4400 S.  South Ogden, UT).


Meal Choices:
Greek Combination Platter
Moussaka
Fried Shrimp
Chopped Sirloin Steak

All meals include soup or salad; potatoes or rice; bread; rice pudding; and  soft drink or coffee or tea

We will have 'Looser' raffle drawings, the 'Christmas' raffle drawing and a special door prize for those in attendance. We will also have the ornament exchange (bring a nice Store-Bought or Home-Made ornament if you wish to join in the fun), some games, good food, and friends. So mark you calendars and plan on coming.

We do need a count of those planning on attending . Please RSVP to Lydia (801-525-2927) by December 1st with your meal choice.

January
Bowl of Plenty Plate by Deanna Fortnam ***

Teacher:          Eileen Barnard
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:          Provide your own 18” surface
Date:               January 25^th, 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

*** from Decorative Painter 2007, Issue 1

Palette: Americana

Antique Gold                  Deep Lemonade

Antique White                Lt. Avocado

Avocado                        Lt. Buttermilk

Bittersweet Choc Lt.       French Blue

Black Plum                    Mauve

Black Green                   Moon Yellow

Cadmium Orange            Navy Blue

Celery Green                  Payne's Grey

Cool Neutral                   Plantation Pine

Cranberry Wine              Reindeer Moss Green

French Grey Blue           Taffy Cream

Golden Straw                 Titanium White

Lamp Black                    True Ochre

Prep Instructions:

Basecoat the entire bowl with Cool Neutral. (I would recommend using a roller for this step so you will have some texture for dry brushing. I dry brushed the highlights instead of floating as Deanne did.) When this is dry, dampen the surface with clean water (I used retarder to extend my drying time) using a one inch wash brush. Rebase the inside of the bowl with the Cool Neutral. While this is wet and without rinsing your brush, pick up Black Green and blend this from the center of the bowl toward the rim using slip-slap brush motions. Next, pick up Avocado and blend this from the center outward on top of the existing Black Green. Pick up more paint as necessary to carry the green almost to the outside edges. Then pick up Titanium White and blend this from the outside edges in toward the center to lighten the outer edges. When dry transfer the design.

Basecoat the leaves with Light Avocado.

Basecoat the apples with True Ochre.

Basecoat the plums with several coats of Cranberry Wine so the plums are opaque. (You might want to mix some white into your first coat to speed the process).

Basecoat the grapes with Black Plum.

Paint the stems with Bittersweet Chocolate + Celery Green (1:1) using a no. 6 liner.

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

2014 Elections

The Chapter will vote on new officers at the November Paint-in. Below is a list of those who are willing to serve the Chapter in 2014. 

President -  Gloria Eldridge

1^st VP - Nancy Coley
2^nd VP - Sandy Reeder
Treasurer - Pat Reeder

Secretary - Eileen Barnard

You may 'write-in' a candidate for any Board position, but please make sure that person is willing and able to serve.


Dues

Yes, it's that time of year again. I'm sure most of you have received notice from SDP about your national membership renewal with your last Decorative Painters magazine. National dues need to be postmarked before December 1st to avoid their $5 postage/handling fee. (Pay SDP dues directly to the Society.)

Please pay your local dues ($15) to the treasurer by January 1st to avoid our $5 late penalty (accrued after January 1st). Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 2825 W 5875 S, Roy, UT 84067.

Raffles

The Chapter has two Seminars this year and if you have items you would like to donate to the Chapter, they would be much appreciated.

Christmas Raffle

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. The Chapter has put together a basket of painter's supplies. Among the items are a $25 gift certificate, easel, palette paper and other painter essentials. Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00. You do NOT have to be present to win. 

More Painting Opportunities - 2013 UGHA Schedule

November 16, 2013

Designed and Taught by Donna Richards

2013 October Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

For those who may not have heard, our President Lydia was taken ill this last week and is still not doing well, so I am writing the update this month for her. Our best wishs go out to her.

The Seminar with Carl Larson was a great success and tons of fun. Carl is a great teacher. He took what looked like a very hard and complicated piece and broke it down into simple steps. He told us the history behind Swedish painting and gave everyone both a name tag and Dala Horse to paint, using them to 'warm us up' before starting the clock. Several people finished their clocks and the rest of us are not far behind. If you missed the seminar, you missed a very good time. This was Carl's first visit to Utah and he said he enjoyed teaching us as much we enjoyed having him. He was impressed with the skill of our painters and the interest and attention given to him as a teacher.

A special thanks to all the Board members who helped out with the food and the many other details that went into making the Seminar a success. Thanks also to those who attended the seminar and helped with the setup, take down, and cleanup. Congratulations to all those who won raffle prizes, Carl's demo boards, and especially Georgia who won the John Dunn painted tin in the special raffle. Carol Hillier graciously gave the tin to the Chapter for the seminar. So a very special thanks to her.

Chapter elections 2014 will be taking place soon. Please let Linda Williamson know if you are willing to run for one of the Board positions.

In October, JoLynn Johnson will be teaching a “Pumpkin and Swirls on a plate or piece of your choice. It looks like fun, so come and join us.

In November, Helen Mahoney will be doing Glass Block painting and we will have a Cookie Exchange so be thinking about what kind of yummy cookies you can bring.

See you next month.

Terry

013 Seminars and Paint-ins

October 26th (Saturday) - Jolynn Johnson - Pumpkin Plate

November 23rd (Saturday) -  Helen Mahoney - Glass Block Painting and Cookie Exchange

December - 7th (Saturday) Christmas Party

2014 Paint-ins

The Board would like some input from the Chapter members about next year's Paint-ins and fall Seminar. What kind and style of projects would you like to paint? Who would you like as teachers? Would you willing to teach a class and if so, what would you teach? Please give this some serious thought. We are here for You. Contact any of the Board members with your ideas.

2013 Chapter Service Project

This year again, the Chapter will be continuing the Food Drive as our Community Service Project. Last year was very successful and we hope to do even better this year. Members are urged to bring items for the Food Bank to each Paint-in and Seminar they attend. (See our Food Bank Donations Guideline page for information on acceptable items or go the the Utah Food Bank web site for more information.) There is a lot of need, so we hope everyone will support this effort.

October

Pumpkin Swirls Plate by Robin Mani

Teacher:       Jolynn Johnson 
Cost:             $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:       Provide your own 12" surface ***
Date: October 26^th, 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

***Painter’s Paradise Dark Lace Plate No. 20840507 ( 12 ½ “ diam)

Palette: Americana

Autumn Red           Hauser Green Light

Bright Orange         Hauser Green Medium

Expresso               Orange Twist

Foliage Green         Purple Cow

Grape Juice            Saffron Yellow

Lavender                Tangelo Orange

Lemonade              Trad Burnt Umber

Warm White

Dazzling Metallics – Emperor”s Gold

Prep Instructions:

Base entire plate with Espresso and sealer (1:1). Let dry. To give plate texture, sponge the middle of the plate and the rim with Espresso. When dry, repeat. Base flat part of rim with Trad BU. Use a large angular shade to float Trad BU shading along the curved edge, floating toward middle of the plate. Put on pattern …only the pumpkin sections and stem.

 NOTE: Basing in the pumpkin takes several coats and hairdryer would speed up the process.

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

November

Glass Block Painting and Cookie Exchange

Teacher:          Helen Mahoney 
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:          Provide your own glass block
Date:               November 23nd, 10:00 am

(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Optional: If you want to participate in the Cookie Exchange, please bring 2 dozen cookies and copies of your receipt

The Paint-in will be held at the Westwood Village Clubhouse (1111 N. 2000 W., Farr West, UT).Take I-15 #346 and go north on 2000 W/UT-126 0.6 of mile. The Clubhouse is on the west side of the street with parking on the west side of the building.

September Seminar

Raffles

The Chapter has two Seminars this year and if you have items you would like to donate to the Chapter, they would be much appreciated.

We will also be changing the monthly Paint-in raffle to a 50/50 split. If you wish to participate, please plan on having cash.

Christmas Raffle

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. The Chapter has put together a basket of painter's supplies. Among the items are a $25 gift certificate, easel, palette paper and other painter essentials. Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00. You do NOT have to be present to win. 

More Painting Opportunities - 2013 UGHA Schedule

October 17,18,19, 2013

Maxine Thomas Seminar 

November 16, 2013

Designed and Taught by Donna Richards