Golden Spike Decorative Painters: 09/01/2019

2019 September Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

I hope all is going well with you and yours. I sure feel like fall is creeping in. Love it.

First off we want to send out best wishes to Pat Reeder for a speedy recovery after knee surgery.

Terry, thanks for a wonderful class on the Battenburg lace. I truly enjoyed it. All the pieces were beautiful and several people completely finished the piece in class. Yahoo!!

And speaking of fall, we're looking forward to the fall seminar with Heidi England and her Frog Bench. There will be a prep session on September 28^th at the Westwood Club House. So bring your bench and get the prepping done. It will save you a lot of time if you have the bench already coated with one coat of White Gesso and completely dry. The gesso seals and the piece and is the base for all the other painting. See you there!

During the seminar we will be voting for the 2020 Board offices. Ballots will also be emailed to those who are unable to attend the seminar.

In November, Nancy Coley will be teaching a Margaret Wehlking stroke work piece on a surface of your choice. Please note the date, November 9th, is the 2nd Saturday, not the usual 4th.

Next year we have some very wonderful teachers lined up. The 2020 class schedule will be posted at a later date so stay tuned.

Finally, remember: Don't cry over the past, it's gone. Don't stress about the future, it hasn't arrived. Live in the present and make it beautiful.

Take care and see you soon.

Lydia

2019 Seminars and Paint-ins

September 28th (Saturday) – Heidi England Seminar Prep

October 2^nd - 4^th (Wed-Fri) – Heidi England Seminar

November 9^th (Saturday) –Nancy Coley – Strokework Box

December 7^th (Saturday) – Christmas Party – Maria's Mexican Restaurant

2019 Chapter Service Project

Every year the Chapter has supported worthy causes in our community. This year we will be supporting the local Food Bank and Catholic Community Services. The Chapter will collect money at paint-ins and seminars. Please be generous with your support. There is a lot of need out there. Thanks!

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 Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. This year's prize is a wooden sewing box filled with all kinds of painting and other goodies. 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.

2020 Elections

The Chapter will vote on new officers at the October Seminar on October 4th 2019. Below is a list of those who are willing to serve the Chapter in 2020.

President - Helen Mahoney

1st VP - Pat Reeder

Treasurer - Gloria Eldridge

Secretary - Nancy Litz

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 Seminar on October 4th 2019.

If you cannot attend the October Seminar, you may vote by E-mail before the October 4th 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.

September

Heidi England Seminar Prep

Cost: None

Surface: Bench for seminar

Date: September 28^th (Saturday) 10:00 am

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

There is a bit of prep work for Heidi's Seminar on October 2^nd - 4^th , so we will be getting together to get it done. Please have the bench base coated with one coat of White Gesso and completely dry. That will save you a lot of time.

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.

October

Heidi England Seminar

Teacher: Heidi England

Date: October 2^nd - 4^th 9:00 am - 5 pm

Cost: $275 (this includes wood for the Bench, paints, pictures, instructions, etc.)

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid by September 12th to hold your place in the class. The balance for the seminar must be paid when the patterns and wood are picked up. All checks should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 295 W. Center Street, PO 302, Willard Utah 84340.

Palette: JoSonja

Soft White White Gesso

Raindrop Russett

Rich Gold Golden Grain

Sea Grass Forest Green

Oakmoss Charcoal

Sea Swirl Deep Pond

Thistle Wild Grape

Special Note:

Heidi will be introducing a new (old) technique – Egg Gouache – so you will need to bring 1 to 2 raw eggs to class along with a lidded container, small bowl, palette knife, stylus, paper towels and hairdryer.

Prep Instructions:

If you are attending the prep class on September 28th, please have the bench base coated with one coat of White Gesso and completely dry.

Apply one coat of White Gesso to seal the surface. Dry. Use 1”, 1 1/2”, or 2” roller to apply a mixture of Soft White with tiny touches of Oakmoss/Sea Grass mixture to top and outside Sides of bench. (You may also want to add a whisper of Golden Grain.) Paint the upper ledge of the apron with more Soft White. The checks will be Thistle with a tiny touch of Wild Grape. The apron and the inside of the Sides are Oakmoss/Sea Grass mixture. Be sure paint is dry. If time permits seal with one coat of Clear Glazing Medium. Dry. Transfer designs with grey graphite paper.

Heidi Note: I rarely clean the roller – only wipe it off as you change colors. Therefore, I get beautiful color variations.

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

November