Golden Spike Decorative Painters

2020 February Newsletter

Brrr....We've survived the snow so far!

Gloria's Gnome was a warm and fun event in a very cold month. Thank you Gloria!

There' a lot of prep work for the frame this month. It's hard to get Delta paints and find the conversions for older colors but the antiquing on this piece can correct almost anything. There's a lot of substitutions on this piece. We may not get the piece completed in class, especially the antiquing, so if there is time during the March paint-in, we will work on that.

Also don't forget to check out the Carol Spohn Seminar in April. The watercolors should be a lot of fun.

I hope everyone can keep warm and hope to see you all later this month.

Helen

2020 Seminars and Paint-ins

February 22^nd (Saturday) – Helen Mahoney – Betty Caithness Mirror

March 28^th (Saturday) – Lydia Gossett – Bird's Nest Gourd

April 16^th - 17^th (Thursday-Friday) – Carol Spohn Seminar

May 23^rd (Saturday) – Pat Reeder – TBA

June 20^th (Saturday) – LaRay Anderson – Michelle Walton Design

July 25^th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver – Mudded Eggs

2020 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 special raffle. It will be an signed original tin pitcher by John Dunn generously donated to the Chapter by Carol Hillier. John painted in the Peter Ompir Style as well as his own style. His works can be found in museums, are highly prized buy collectors, and command high prices. This year's winner will be very lucky.

Tickets will be on sale from now until the drawing at the party. The cost is $1.00 per ticket. You do NOT have to be present to win.

February

Mirror by Betty Caithness

Teacher: Helen Mahoney

Cost: $7.50 (class fee)

Surface: $25 mirror frame

Date: February 22^nd (Saturday) 10:00 am

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

Note: The Chapter is having the mirror frames build for any who wish to purchase them. Please contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 so we may get a count.

Guys Glass has estimated the cost of the mirror to be $12-$15.

Palette: Delta

A C Flesh Dark Flesh

Candy Bar Red Iron Oxide

Rose Mist Rosetta

Black Charcoal

Hammered Iron Lichen Grey

Burnt Umber Dark Chocolate

Spice Brown Spice Tan

Adriatic Heritage Blue

Black Green Dark Forest Green

Gamal Green Olive Green

Salem Green Stonewedge

Timberline Sandstone

Old Parchment White

Country colors
Mushroom

Note: Be sure to pick up your instructions as soon as possible because there is a lot of prep work for this frame, but it is extremely satisfying when you are finished!

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.

March

Bird's Nest Gourd by Julie Grant & Cindy Pray

Teacher: Lydia Gosset
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)

Surface: Gourd of your choice

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

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

Note: Gourds can be purchased on-line at several sites:
Amish Gourds - http://www.amishgourds.com/store/

Welburn Gourd Farm - https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/

Wuertz Gourd Farm - https://www.wuertzfarm.com/

Palette: Americana

Light Buttermilk Cranberry Wine

Buttermilk Midnight Green

Jade Green Raw Sienna

Light Avocado Raw Umber

Crackle Medium

Prep Instructions:

Base coat with Light Avocado using a sea sponge. May take a couple of coats. Let dry. Apply Crackle Medium according to directions on bottle. The thicker the medium is applied, the larger the cracks. Let dry completely. Apply a top coat of Light Buttermilk + Buttermilk using a 1” flat brush. Fully load brush and apply with long sweeping strokes. It is important to avoid overlapping or re-stroking an area. The topcoat will begin to crack as it dries. When thoroughly dry apply pattern around gourd, walking around a little at a time.

April Carol Spohn Seminar

Carol's painting journey started in 1989 when she learned to paint with acrylics during her lunch hour at the law office where she worked. In 2000, she started painting primarily in watercolor. Recently she began to add acrylics to her paintings along with collage. Since 2002, she has studied with many talented artists and says she is very grateful for the inspiration and knowledge she has gained from painting with other artists. Carol teaches students at her home in St. Paul and throughout the United States and Canada. She is a members of several painters groups including the National Society of Decorative Painters and attends may conventions around the country.

Teacher: Carol Spohn

Date: April 16^th - 17^th 9:00 am - 5 pm
Surface: Paper and class supplies will be provided.
Cost: $200

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid by March 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.

Watercolor - Day 1

Batik - Day 2

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 Senior 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.

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

Karen Brouwer Seminar

February 27, 28 and 29 2020

We are so lucky that Betty made arrangements to have Karen Brouwer from Australia will come to Salt Lake after the Las Vegas convention to teach our guild. This is a 3-day seminar. The price is $50.00 per day, or if you register for all three days it is $125.00. If you are not a member of the Salt Lake Chapter, you will need to pay the membership fee of $25.00.

All classes include the wood and the painting pattern. Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can get the wood pieces ordered! Contact Pat McKean (801) 913-6238 (home) or (801) 631-3100 (mobile) or sign up and pay your $50 deposit at the meeting in November.

February 27 - Wrens

The cost is $28.00 with the test tubes and $25.00 without. The piece includes
mother-of-pearl sheets that will be adhered to the wood.

February 28 - Globes

You can choose from either the Nativity scene or the Christmas scene.
Also, you can choose if you want an open back or a painted back.
The cost for the globe is $25.00. See the photos for an example.