Golden Spike Decorative Painters

2014 November Newsletter

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

“ Happy is something you were meant to be. For every worry that tugs at you, there is a joy that can lift you up-once you notice it. For every doubt that nags at you, there is a dream that can inspire you-if you let it. And every single day brings a new reason to smile-and a chance to smile back! “

Hi Painters,

Fall is fast turning into winter and before we know it snow will be flying. Really hate to see it as I know that when we have to clear snow it is not the most fun thing in the world. Hopefully we won't get too much on the valley floor but we really need it in the mountains as our water supplies are down.

A great big THANK YOU to Betty Roberts for coming and teaching our October class, which was Peggy Harris's fish pattern. It was a very interesting class and the new method was very informative and we all learned a lot. Betty is a very good teacher and we had a lot of fun. I have been thinking about using this method on other projects to see how it would work. Also, want to thank Hazel Rimmasch for coming with her. I was great to have you both. Thanks a lot.

Also a big thanks to Wendy for bringing the delicious apples!

Thanks to all the Board Members for all their help in setting up, taking down and all the things that you help with. Really appreciate all of you and don't know what we would do without all of you. Thanks, again.

Once again I want to remind EVERYONE TO COME JOIN US, bring your unfinished pieces and Tirzah will help you to finish them. We meet at the Riverdale Senior Center on Wednesday's from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. They also serve a great lunch for $2.50. This is a wonderful place to paint and a lot of fun is had by everyone.

Everyone, please check out the blog sight for information on our November class. Hope we see you there.

God Bless.

Gloria

2014 Seminars and Paint-ins 

November 22^nd (Saturday) -Wendy Ouelette - Christmas Plate

December 13th (Saturday) – Christmas Party

2015 Seminars and Paint-ins 

January 24^th (Saturday) – Tirzah Probasco – Folk Art Clock/Plate

February 28^th (Saturday) – Pat Reeder – Painted Eggs

March 28^th (Saturday) – Nancy Coley - TBA

April 29th - 30^th and May 1st (Wednesday - Friday) – Heidi England Seminar

May 23^th (Saturday) – Hazel Rimmasch -TBA

June 27^th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver – Dragon Fly

October 6^th & 7^th (Tues-Wed) or 7^th & 8^th (Wed-Thurs) – Rosemary West Seminar

2015 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.

2015 Elections

The Chapter will vote on new officers at the November Paint-in.

You may 'write-in' a candidate for any Board position, but please make sure that person is willing and able to serve before you nominate them. All 'write-in' candidates must be added to the ballot before voting begins at the Paint-in.

If you cannot attend the November Paint-in, you may vote by E-mail before the November 22nd meeting. A special E-mail will be sent around the first of the month and you may vote by responding to the E-mail. Please indicate your approval of the candidate(s) or your 'write-in' candidate for a specific Board position.  

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 470 W 4900 S Ogden UT 84405.

November

Christmas Plate by Bobbie Takashima ***

Teacher:           Wendy Ouelette 
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee only)

Surface:           Provide your own 11” round surface

Date:                 November 22nd 10:00 am

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

*** from Decorative Painter 2010, Issue 3

Supplies: Jo Sonja

Amethyst                     Jaune Brilliant

Aqua                           Naphthol Red Lt

Blue Violet                   Pacific Blue

Brilliant Green              Purple Madder

Brilliant Violet               Raw Sienna

Burgundy                     Smoked Pearl

Burnt Umber                Titanium White

Carbon Black               Transparent Magenta

Diox Purple                  Vermilion

Indian Yellow                Yellow Lt

Jo Sonja Background Colors:

Mouse

Seedling

Stillwater

Prep Instructions:

Base coat surface with Seedlings + touch Sealer. When dry, trace on the rest of the pattern.

Step 1: All areas of the design are brush-sketched and shaded with Purple Madder + Burnt Umber. This is very loose with no hard edges.

Step 2: Shade all design elements to create form.

Step 3: Strengthen the shaded areas with additional dark values using Burnt Umber + Diox Purple (1:touch), followed by a touch of Carbon Black in the deepest darkest spots.

NOTE: Starting Wednesday, October 29th, Chapter members will be getting together to work on the prep for the Christmas plate. We meet at the Riverdale Senior Center (4433 S. 900 W.,  Riverdale, UT) from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information contact Tirzah at 801-825-2660 or 801-336-7900.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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 13th 1:00 pm (please note the time)
Cost: $5.00

The Party will be held at Ruby River  restaurant (4286 Riverdale Rd., Ogden, UT).

Meal Choices:

Smothered Chicken

Prime Rib Sandwich

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

All meals include salad; battered fries; and lemonade.

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 with your meal choice to Gloria by phone (801-755-0244) or by email (gloriageldridge@yahoo.com) by December 8^th

January
Folk Art Clock/Plate

Teacher:           Tirzah Probasco
Cost:                $7.50 (class fee only)

Surface:           Provide your own 10” clock or round surface

Date:                January 24th  10:00 am

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

Supplies: 

Prep Instructions:









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.



Christmas Raffle

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. Carol Hillier donated to the Chapter a signed tin plate by John Dunn. 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 - 2014 UGHA Schedule

November 22, 2014

Shara Reiner table from IKEA

Taught by Hazel Rimmasch