Golden Spike Decorative Painters

2015 April Newsletter

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

“Life is good! There's always something to care deeply about, something to take pride in, something to give thanks for, something to celebrate and something to look forward to—plus plans to make, dreams to live, and enough love to fill your heart to overflowing. Enjoy!“

Hi Painters!

Heidi England's seminar is fast approaching. If you would like to attend, be sure to check with Tirzah at 801-825-2660 or 801-336-7900 and get your reservation in. There is only room for 20, so please check with Tirzah!

Spring is on the way ladies. The flowers are just beautiful in everyone's yards. The fruit trees are in full bloom and we just have to hope they don't freeze if a cold spell hits.

Remember, the Board would like to hear from you all regarding what you'd be interested in painting this year and next, what classes you'd like to teach and what office you would like to run for in next year's elections. If we are going to keep our Chapter working and growing, we need all our members to pitch in and assist.

Our blog site has all the great upcoming classes listed. Be sure and check for what classes you would like to attend and sign up with Pat at 801-476-9366 or Tirzah at 801-825-2660.

If anyone knows of someone who would like to learn to paint, Tirzah is teaching a beginners class at the Senior Center in Roy on Wednesdays. Be sure to call her and get registered in the class.

The trip to the Creative Painters Convention in Las Vegas was a lot of fun. I met a number of nice ladies and enjoyed talking with them. Brought back some nice things for our Paint-in and Seminar raffles.

God Bless.

Gloria

2015 Seminars and Paint-ins 

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

May 23rd (Saturday) – Hazel Rimmasch - TBA

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

July 25^th (Saturday) – Eileen Barnard – Floral Plate

August 22^nd (Saturday) –      /Tirzah Probasco\ – Spell Box

September 26^th (Saturday) – \Nancy Coley      /

October 7^{th -} 8^th (Wed-Thurs) – Rosemary West Seminar

November 28^th (Saturday) - TBA

2015 Chapter Service Project

This year the Chapter will be trying something different for our Community Service Project. Instead of bring food items (which we so often forget) for the Food Bank, we will have a donation box where people can drop in spare change or a dollar or two. You'd be surprised how quickly little bits can add up. There is a lot of need, so we hope everyone will support this effort.

April

Heidi England Seminar

Teacher:      Heidi England

Date:            April 29th-30th and May 1st 9:00 am - 5 pm

Cost:            $300.00 (class fee, yarn hod, photo/pattern packet, and lunches)

                    $350.00 (Non-Members)

Note: Heidi will be bring the paints for the seminar, but below is a list of what will be used.

Palette: JoSonja

Mouse                   Titanium White

Husk                      Antique Brass

Galaxy                   Sea Swirl

Pale Gold               Sea Grass

Oak Moss              Forest Green

Thistle                   Mulled Rose

Russett                  Rosewood

Expresso               Marigold

Charcoal

White Gesso

Clear Glaze Medium

Retarder

Prep Instructions:

Seal entire piece with White Gesso. (See instructions for further details.)

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $100 non-refundable deposit must be paid by February 28th to hold your place in the class and pay for the wood. The balance for the seminar must be paid when the pattern and wood is picked up.

The Seminar will be held at the Riverdale Senior Center, 4433 S. 900 W. in Riverdale.

Directions: Exit I-15 at Riverdale and go east 0.6 mi to stop light at 900 W. Turn left onto 900 W and proceed north for 0.2 mi. (The Community Center will be on the left.)

Lunches are included in the seminar price. All lunches will include beverages and dessert.

Contact Tirzah (801-825-2660) if you have any questions about the seminar. Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405

May
TBA
Teacher:        Hazel Rimmasch 
Cost:             $7.50 (class fee only)
Surface:        Provide your own surface
Date:             May 23rd 10:00 am 

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

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.

June
Dragon Fly and Clover by Karen Hubbard

Teacher:       Terry Pulver
Cost:             $7.50 (class fee only)

Surface:        Provide your own surface (12” box shown)

Date:             June 27th  10:00 am

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

Palette:
 Americana: 
Titanium White           Bubblegum Pink
Red Violet                   Razzleberry
Hauser Dark Green     Leaf Green
Foliage Green             Buttermilk 
Baby Blue                   Ebony Black

Creamcoat: 

Denim Blue                 Ultra Blue 

Lavender                     Dusty Plum

Hippo Gray(opt)

JoSonja:

Iridescent Blue

Glazing Medium

You will need a very good liner brush.

Prep Instructions:

Base coat piece with Hauser Dark Green. When dry sand lightly. Apply a second coat of paint and while still wet, blend in Leaf Green in the center. Apply a coat of clear glaze to protect the surface. Allow to dry totally. Trace on clover and leaf pattern --- do not trace the dragonfly!!!

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.

July

Floral Plate by Mary Svenson

Teacher:            Eileen Barnard

Cost:                 $7.50 (class fee only)

Surface:            Provide your own surface (15” plate shown)

Date:                July 25th10:00 am

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

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.

More Painting Opportunities - 2015 UGHA (SLC) Schedule 

SLC April 25th - Nola Phillips has kindly agreed to teach JoSonja's Rogaland Rosettes design on a plate.

SLC May 16th - Zentangle apron with Brenda - very cute, bright fun project - aprons are available at Hobby Lobby - pattern inspired by a Janice Miller design.

SLC October 8th - 10th - Sherry Nelson will be coming to teach us in oils. $110 a day to paint beautiful birds. The projects progress in difficulty each day. I was told if you start with project you will be able to paint them all even if you have not painted in oils before. We will require a $100 deposit.