Golden Spike Decorative Painters

2017 April Newsletter

Painters,

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” William Shakespeare

A warm thank you to Lisa Peck for teaching the fun class painting the apple basket. We had such variations of color and each and every one was beautiful just like our amazing spring flowers. It’s always a joy to paint with Lisa and her vivacious spirit.

Don’t forget to sign up for Heidi England’s class in April, time is running out. We received our stools and the wood is so sturdy and well-built and the pattern is so fun. I am so excited to get the prep done and pattern on for this class. You will have a hard time finding a 3 day seminar with Heidi this inexpensive.

Sign-ups for a 2-day (Jul 12-13) class with Lois Mueller and 3-day Bobbie Takashima class (Sep 19-21) are being taken now. Cost for Lois Mueller is $150, cost for Bobbie is yet to be determined but count on a terrific price and a real bargain. Please get with Tirzah and secure your spot in class. Please get with your friends and extend an invitation to join us.

Don’t forget to SMILE and enjoy life.

Pat Reeder

2017 Seminars and Paint-ins

April 12th - 14th ( Wednesday-Friday) – Heidi England Seminar
May 27th (Saturday) – Judy Graham - Zhostovo Box
June 24th (Saturday) – Unfinished Projects

July 12th - 13th (Wednesday-Thursday) - Lois Mueller Mini-Seminar

August 26th (Saturday) - Nancy Coley - TBA
September 19th - 21st (Tuesday-Thursday) - Bobby Takashima Seminar
October 28th (Saturday) – Wendy Ouellette - Christmas Plate (day 1)
November 25th (Saturday) – Wendy Ouellette - Christmas Plate (day 2)
December – Christmas Party

2017 Paint-ins

The Board would like some input from the Chapter members about next year's Paint-ins and Seminars. 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.

Raffles

This year we would like to ask all members to bring a NICE raffle item. You will receive two Christmas raffle tickets for your item. Painting supplies like palette paper, brushes, and tracing paper are always welcome as are nice wood or metal surfaces. Other items could include potted plants and candy. If you would like to receive it, it will probably make a good raffle item.

Christmas Raffle

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. It will be an original watercolor by Juanita Denton. 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.

April

Heidi England Seminar

Footstool (days 1 and 2)

Teacher: Heidi England

Date: April 12th-14th 9 am - 5 pm

Cost: $275 (this includes wood for Stool project only)

Student must provide surface for Chicken Basket project

(See Seminar link for additional views of projects)

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit check should be made out to Tirzah Probosco and mailed to 116 W 600 N Clearfield, UT 84015.

The balance for the seminar must be paid
when the patterns and stool are picked up. This check can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 2410 S Hwy 89, Perry, UT 84302.

Chicken Basket (day 3)

Note: The paints for the seminar are already here. If you need some colors, contact Tirzah (801-825-2660) before you buy anything. Below are the paints needed for the prep work.

Palette: JoSonja

Blackberry Nut Brown

Rosewood Tingel's Pond

Husk Mulled Rose

Prep Instructions Stool:

Seal with Blackberry + touch of clear glaze medim. Dry. Apply crackle medium with a palette knife here and there. This step is optional. Apply Rosewood to all upper surfaces. Apply Tingel's Pond to all lower areas. Apply Nut Brown to all edges. Dry well.

Prep Instructions Chicken Basket:

Apply Husk + clear glaze medium to panel. Apply Mulled Rose (or other desired color) to outer trim. Dry for 1 week. This drying time is critical!!!

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

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.)

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you have any questions about the seminar.

May

Zhostovo Box by Misha Lebedev

Teacher: Judy Graham
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
provide your own surface

Date: May 27th (Saturday) 10:00 am

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

Palette: Americana

Antique Mauve Evergreen

Aspaltum Grape Juice

Black Green Neutral Grey

Blue Green Paynes Grey

Boysenberry Pink Purple Cow

Colonial Green Sea Glass

Deep Burgundy Violet Haze

Dioxazine Purple Williamsburg Blue

Driftwood Wisteria

Prep Instructions:

Base box with Blue green. Let dry. Transfer the design.

Base Rose – Purple Cow/Antique Mauve center

Base Poppy – Antique Mauve/Colonial Green center

Base Daisy – Colonial Green/Williamsburg Blue center

Base Leaves - Williamsburg Blue

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

Lois Mueller Mini-Seminar

Teacher: Lois Mueller

Date: July 12th - 13th 9am - 5 pm

Cost: $150 (includes bowl)

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit check should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 2410 S Hwy 89, Perry, UT 84302.

The balance for the seminar must be paid when the patterns and bowl are picked up. This check can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 2410 S Hwy 89, Perry, UT 84302.

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

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.)

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you have any questions about the seminar.

Rosemaling Coast to Coast

Save the date: June 26-28, 2018 (Tuesday-Thursday)

An association entitled "Rosemaling Coast to Coast” has been formed to plan and execute a convention by the same name. We are extending an invitation to you to become a member of the association and assist in making this, our first rosemaling convention in Decorah, Iowa a huge success.

The venue will be Luther College, with everything in a very compact area. We have reserved a dorm that holds 250 people. Across the street from the dorm is the Main Building, which has 12 classrooms. Across the street from the Main Building is the Centennial Union where the vendors will be. Our breakfast and lunch will be served in this building, as will one special evening event. The rooms and meals will be very reasonably priced.

One evening we will have a special event at Vesterheim, "A Night at the Museum." During this evening we can view the 2018 National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition and tour the museum itself. It will be a unique event.

We will keep you updated on what is happening as we progress toward the convention. We will need many volunteers, before, during, and after the event. We will be providing a list of areas of tasks so you can select one or two that you would like to become involved with.

The first thing you need to do is become a member of "Rosemaling Coast to Coast". We already have over 20 members from the West Coast. To become a member send $15 with your name, address, phone numbers, and email address to Ruth Green, 309 1st Street, Decorah, IA 52101. Make checks payable to Rosemaling Coast to Coast. Membership is from the date you sign up through the first convention year of 2018.

The email address is very important. We would prefer to contact you using that method, because it would be much less expensive to use email than USPS for keeping you up to date. (If you do not have email, we will then mail information to you.) For additional information, please contact: Lois Mueller, nordic@mhtc.net or Betty Dowe, bettydowe@harmonytel.net

More Painting Opportunities – Utah Guild of Heritage Artists (SLC)

April 15 - 9:00 am

Kristen Birkeland will be teaching the beautiful rosemaled tree. Kristen made up her own pattern. It is a bit "Christmasie" for April, but it will give us a chance to get it done in time for Christmas! The cost of the class will be announced soon!