2020 March Newsletter
Hope to see you at these events!
2020 Seminars and Paint-ins
Spring
is almost here!!! Time to paint more!
Thank you to everyone who attended my
class, you were all too kind. I promise to not to work you to
hard next time and give everyone a bathroom break (sorry!).
Lydia's gourd class has been moved to May due to the Covid-19 virus.
We are still hoping to be able to have seminar with Carol
Spohn in April. We will keep everyone posted. I have really been looking forward to having Carol come. She teaches some beautiful watercolors and mixed media.
See the newsletter for pictures and more information.
For everyone who as struggled with
getting graphic lines off your work, “Liberty Odorless Brush
Cleaner and Paint Thinner” may be the answer. Terry and Tirzah both
says its the best thing they have ever found, but in the past it has
been very hard to find. Last week Terry found it on Amazon. An 8
ounce bottle costs $19.97 plus tax ($1.45) and shipping of around
$2.50. It's a bit expensive, but it last a long time if you only use
it to take lines off.
NOTE: Pat found it at Holfcraft for really great price. An 8 oz bottle $3.67, 16 oz bottle $6.01, and 32 oz bottle $9.27. Way to go Pat!!
NOTE: Pat found it at Holfcraft for really great price. An 8 oz bottle $3.67, 16 oz bottle $6.01, and 32 oz bottle $9.27. Way to go Pat!!
Helen
2020 Seminars and Paint-ins
March 28th (Saturday) – Canceled due to Covid-19 Virus
April 16th - 17th (Thursday-Friday) – Carol Spohn Seminar
May 23rd (Saturday) – Lydia Gossett – Bird's Nest Gourd
June 20th (Saturday) – LaRay Anderson – Michelle Walton Design
July 25th (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!
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 or 6 tickets for $5.00. You do NOT have to be present to win.
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.
Surface: Paper and class supplies will be provided.
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| Watercolor - Day 1 |
Seminar: (There
is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A
$50 deposit will hold
your place in the seminar. 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.
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| Whimsical Flowers Batik - Day 2 |
Supplies: Usual painting supplies, (ie: 2 water containers, paper towels, mist spray bottle, keenex). Brushes (do not need to be water color brushes), scissors, board to tape 11x15 water color paper to, masking tape, newspaper (40 sheets), pencil to trace patterns, eraser, and black Permanent pen like Micron or Identi-Pen. If you have watercolor pencils, you may want to bring them.
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.
Carol Spohn - Pre- Seminar Two Hour Special
Teacher: Carol Spohn
Date: April 15th 5 pm - 7 pm
Surface: Paper will be provide
Cost: $16
Supplies: Regular water color supplies, brushes, pencil and eraser.
Note: You do not have to attend the Seminar if you want to take this special two hour evening class. It allows students to get a feel for how Carol teaches and enable them to see that they can be successful at watercolor. Please Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you wish to attend.
May
Bird's Nest Gourd by Julie Grant and Cindy Pray
Teacher: Lydia Gosset
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
Teacher: Lydia Gosset
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
Surface: Gourd of your choice
Date: May 23rd (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/
Lydia has a number of gourds available for sale. $10 for large ones and $8 for smaller ones. She can be reached at 801-391-2859.
Amish Gourds - http://www.amishgourds.com/store/
Wuertz Gourd Farm - https://www.wuertzfarm.com/
Welburn Gourd Farm - https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/
Welburn Gourd Farm - https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/
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.
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 – Utah Guild of Heritage Artists (SLC)
March 21 - Poinsettia
Marilyn will be teaching us this beautiful Poinsettia. This is a fun piece to paint. Invite a friend or a beginner painter. More details to come on this project.
April 28 and May 16 - Painting from a photo
Donna Richards will be teaching us how to paint from a photo.
This will be a two-part class in April and May. A landscape or some outdoor
subject would be a perfect choice for the seminar won’t be intended for painting a portrait of a human or a pet but they will learn a few things that would still apply.
This will be a two-part class in April and May. A landscape or some outdoor
subject would be a perfect choice for the seminar won’t be intended for painting a portrait of a human or a pet but they will learn a few things that would still apply.
Unpainted Surfaces for Sale
Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you are interested.
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