2021 December Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Chapter Christmas party. It will be at Maria's Mexican Restaurant on December 4th at 3pm. See the newsletter for more information. We hope to see you all there!!!

We have a number of exciting things planned for 2022. Rachael Bush, who teaches Alcohol and Ink painting for WSU Continuing Education, has agreed to teach the Chapter in February. We are really looking forward to learning this technique. Terry will be re-visiting the mudding technique taught by Linda Sharp at an earlier seminar. And we are finally going to have our Covid postponed seminar with Carol Spohn in the April. We have a number of other classes planned, so check back and see what is new, including our August seminar.

Helen

2021 Seminars and Paint-ins

December 4^th  (Saturday) – Christmas Party – Maria's Mexican Restaurant

2022 Seminars and Paint-in

January 22^nd (Saturday) – Nancy Langford - Watercolor
February 26^th (Saturday) – Rachael Bush – Alcohol and Ink
March 12^th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver – Mudded Eggs
April 5^th - 6^th (Tuesday-Wednesday) – Carol Spohn Seminar
May 14^th (Saturday) – Lydia Gossett - Banner

Chapter Dues

Yes, it's that time of year again. I'm sure most of you have received notice from SDP about your national membership renewal with your last Decorative Painters magazine. National dues need to be postmarked before December 1^st to avoid their $5 postage/handling fee. (Pay SDP dues directly to the Society.)

It is not to early to pay your 2022 local dues ($15). Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 295 W Ctr Street, PO 302, Willard, UT 84340.

December

Christmas Party

Date:        December 4th 3:00 pm 

Cost:       $5.00 Members

               Non-members pay own bill


The Party will be held at the 

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

(1475 E 5600 S, Ogden UT)

Meal Choices:

  Maria's or Taco Salad – your choice of meat

  Maria's Mole – chicken breast covered with authentic mole sauce with rice and tortillas

  Mexican New York steak – with Mexican potatoes, rice, beans and tortilla

  Mexican Pork baby back ribs – with rice, beans and tortillas

We will have the 'Looser' raffle drawing and 5 other Christmas drawings for those in attendance. This year we will again have a "White Elephant" exchange. So mark you calendars and plan on coming to enjoy good friends and good food.

We would like a count of those who will be attending and what they would like for their meal. Please respond to this email or contact Lydia Gosset at 801-391-2859 by November 30^th.

January

Watercolor

Teacher:     Nancy Langford
Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:     
Date:          January 22^nd  (Saturday) 10:00am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette: 

Prep Instructions:

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.

February

Alcohol and Ink

Teacher:      Rachael Bush

Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:     Paper and class supplies will be provided

Date:           February 26^th    (Saturday) 10:00am

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

Book Markers

Clock 

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

Mudded Eggs

Teacher:      Terry Pulver

Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:      Egg or surface of your choice

Date:           March 12^th  (Saturday) 10:00am

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

Note: Mudding supplies and tools will be provides for those who do not have them, including mud for those who need it. Jewels for decoration will also be supplied, but there is a limited quantity of pearls.

Palette: Americana

Any pastel color you like. You will need a base color and both a shade and highlight color. You will also need White.

Prep Instructions:

Base coat egg/surface with two coats of paint and dry completely.

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.

April Carol Spohn Seminar

Teacher:        Carol Spohn

Date:             April 5^th - 6^th  9:00 am - 5 pm

Surface:       Paper and class supplies will be provided.

Cost:             TBA

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid to hold your place in the class.  All checks should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 116 W. 600 N., Clearfield, Utah 84015.

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.

 2021 November Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

So glad to be painting again. I am looking forward to painting with everyone in November.  We will be doing a Donna Dewberry Magnolia Floral Design on canvas. It should be a fun project.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Chapter Christmas party. It will be at Maria's Mexican Restaurant on December 4th at 3pm. See the newsletter for more information. We hope to see you all there!!!

We have a number of exciting things planned for 2022. The Board has been busy putting together the schedule for next year. We have two seminars planned, one in the April and one in August. We are also introducing a new painting technique in February and re-visiting a technique taught at a seminar given by Linda Sharp. More information will be forthcoming, so check back to see what you have to look forward too. 

There are still opening for monthly Paint-in projects, so if you have ideas or suggestions, please let the the Board know.

Helen

2021 Seminars and Paint-ins

November 13^th (Saturday) – Helen Mahoney – Donna Dewberry Floral Design
December 4^th  (Saturday) – Christmas Party – Maria's Mexican Restaurant

Chapter Dues

Yes, it's that time of year again. I'm sure most of you have received notice from SDP about your national membership renewal with your last Decorative Painters magazine. National dues need to be postmarked before December 1^st to avoid their $5 postage/handling fee. (Pay SDP dues directly to the Society.)

It is not to early to pay your 2022 local dues ($15). Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 295 W Ctr Street, PO 302, Willard, UT 84340.

November

Donna Dewberry Magnolia Floral Design

Teacher:     Helen Mahoney
Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:     11 x 14" Canvas (You can change size.)
Date:          November 13^th (Saturday) 10:00am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette: Folk Art
(Suggested colors, but please change to fit your taste!)

Coffee Latte              Floating Medium

Fresh Cut Grass       Medium Gray
Sap Green                Wicker White
Plaid Folk Art Acrylic Treasure Gold-Gold Metallic Luster (JoSonja's Gold is great!)

Misc Supplies:
Sponge Painter
3/4", #12 flat, #2 Script Liner

hair dryer (optional)

Prep Instructions:

This piece was painted on a canvas. You may paint it on any surface you wish. Have your background based and dried. See pictures for background ideas.

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.

December

Christmas Party

Date:        December 4th 3:00 pm 

Cost:       $5.00 Members

               Non-members pay own bill


The Party will be held at the 
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
(1475 E 5600 S, Ogden UT)

Meal Choices:

    To Be Determined

We will have the 'Looser' raffle drawing and door prizes for those in attendance. This year we will again have a "White Elephant" exchange. So mark you calendars and plan on coming to enjoy good friends and good food.

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

November 20th - 9 am Glenna's or ZOOM.

Water droplets on a cabbage leaf taught by Jacque.The class is $10 and is done with acrylics on a journal page but can be done on any surface.

 

2021 October Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

Wow!!!  What a great seminar!!!!  It was so nice to be back with all of our painting pals

Heidi was fantastic as usual! 

I look forward to painting with everyone again!

I want to thank everyone who helped with the seminar. It really was wonderful!

Helen

2021 Seminars and Paint-ins

November 13^th (Saturday) – Helen Mahoney – Donna Dewberry Floral Design
December 4^th  (Saturday) – Christmas Party

November

Donna Dewberry Magnolia Floral Design

Teacher:     Helen Mahoney
Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:     11 x 14" Canvas (You can change size.)
Date:          November 13^th (Saturday) 10:00am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette: Folk Art
(Suggested colors, but please change to fit your taste!)

Coffee Latte              Floating Medium

Fresh Cut Grass       Medium Gray
Sap Green                Wicker White
Plaid Folk Art Acrylic Treasure Gold-Gold Metallic Luster (JoSonja's Gold is great!)

Misc Supplies:
Sponge Painter
3/4", #12 flat, #2 Script Liner

hair dryer (optional)

Prep Instructions:

This piece was painted on a canvas. You may paint it on any surface you wish. Have your background based and dried. See pictures for background ideas.

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)

October 15 and 16 - Sandy Mc Tier Seminar (in person at the studio as of now) [acrylics]

Paints will be supplied. To keep prices down you will need to supply your own surface(s). $100 per day for members; an additional $25 per day ($50 if doing both days) for non-members or become a member for $25.

$50 deposit due by September 15th. Send deposit to: Pat McKean at 6695 So. 1655 East, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. If you have questions you can contact Pat at (801) 943-6238 or mckeanpk@gmail.com

October 15th - Journal Pages (or other surface approximately 7 X 10) - Acrylics/Mixed Media - Stencils, stamps, etc possible.  Grateful page will be main page - will work on other as Grateful page dries. The Grumbacher Journal with removable and returnable pages (7X10) is currently on sale at Michael's buy one get one 50% off (I am told).  I saw them at WalMart on Ft Union and 1300 E for $13.56.

October 16th - Red Hibiscus - acrylics on canvas or wood panel board 9 X12.

November 20 - Water droplets on a cabbage leaf - Jacque will be teaching on a Journal page or alternate surface $10 - this is acrylics

Spotlight on Local and Visiting Artists

Maxine Thomas

Author Maxine Thomas, has been painting and creating Country Primitives since 1976. Her first painting class was right after she put her oldest son on the bus to kindergarten, which has led her on a journey from beginner, to teaching a class or two, to designing her first packet, then her first book... and finally, teaching at seminars on the road and at national conventions.

Maxine has written 24 Country Primitives Instructional Books on Decorative and Tole Painting and also developed a line of Pattern Packets. As a Travel Teacher Maxine is a regular at many conventions and seminars both in the USA and abroad.

 

2021 September Newsletter

Hello Ladies,

Hard to believe that September is here already! And it will be a busy month. Labor Day on the 6^th, Paint-in with Terry on the 11^th, and Heidi England's Seminar September 29^th thru October 1^st.

This month is also Tirzah's 90^th birthday. We know you all join us in wishing her all the best.

Hope all of you have signed up and sent your deposit for the seminar. The fire screens will be ready soon. We will e-mail you as soon as you can pick yours up. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Helen

2021 Seminars and Paint-ins

September 11^th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver – Owl
September 29^th thru October 1st (Wed-Fri) – Heidi England Seminar

November 13^th (Saturday) – Helen Mahoney – Donna Dewberry Design
December (Saturday) – Christmas Party

September

Owl by Nancy Scott (Painting World Magazine - Issue 24)

Teacher:     Terry Pulver
Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:     Surface of your choice
Date:          September 11^th (Saturday) 9:30 am
(setup and chat time 9:00-9:30)

Palette: Americana
Antique Gold          Espresso
Antique White        Lamp Black
Black Green           Lt Avocado
Calico Red             Olive Green
Charcoal Grey       Trad Burnt Umber
Cocoa

Prep Instructions:
Base coat with Antique White. Rim of tray is painted Cocoa. Dry. Apply pattern.

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

Fire Screen

Teacher:        Heidi England

Date:             September 29th thru October 1st  

Cost:             Members $275                        

                      Non-Members $300

Cost includes wood for the Fire Screen, paints, pictures, instructions, lunches, etc.

Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid by August 29th 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 116 W 600 N, Clearfield Utah 84015.

Standup Village

Heidi has standup villages available that are based on the fire screen. They come in 3 sizes (16" 12" and 6") ranging in price from $50 to $6. If you are interested in them please contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) ASAP so they can be ordered. 

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.

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

Sept 4 - Chickadee (Yes we know it's the holiday weekend but this worked for most people) - Chickadee taught by Betty - 9 am at Glenna's and ZOOM - colored pencil - $5 to cover overhead costs - Contact Pat McKean to sign up.

October 15 and 16 - Sandy Mc Tier Seminar (in person at the studio as of now) [acrylics]

Paints will be supplied. To keep prices down you will need to supply your own surface(s). $100 per day for members; an additional $25 per day ($50 if doing both days) for non-members or become a member for $25.

$50 deposit due by September 15th. Send deposit to: Pat McKean at 6695 So. 1655 East, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. If you have questions you can contact Pat at (801) 943-6238 or mckeanpk@gmail.com

October 15th - Journal Pages (or other surface approximately 7 X 10) - Acrylics/Mixed Media - Stencils, stamps, etc possible.  Grateful page will be main page - will work on other as Grateful page dries. The Grumbacher Journal with removable and returnable pages (7X10) is currently on sale at Michael's buy one get one 50% off (I am told).  I saw them at WalMart on Ft Union and 1300 E for $13.56.

October 16th - Red Hibiscus - acrylics on canvas or wood panel board 9 X12.

November 20 - Water droplets on a cabbage leaf - Jacque will be teaching on a Journal page or alternate surface $10 - this is acrylics

Spotlight on Local and Visiting Artists

Heidi England

Fruit and Flowers Table

Heidi England literally had a hobby turn into a career. Her early training took place at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. It was later she met and studied with Jo Sonja Jansen in Conroe, Texas. Heidi relates, "It was here that Jo Sonja introduced Folk Art into my life -- and I fell in love with the art form and its history. This was 45 years ago! Jo has been my teacher ever since.”   

Heidi has also studied in Germany and at Vesterheim in Decorah Iowa. Travel teaching and teaching for the National Society of Decorative Painters gives Heidi a chance to share her love of painting with people from all over our beautiful country as well as the world. 

Foot Stool

She has taught in America, Canada, Australia, France and Japan. Heidi has four books on the subject of Folk Art.

She feels very honored to have been invited to share designs in the Artist's Journal", "The Decorative Painter", and "Paint Craft" of Japan. She has also developed a line of Pattern Packets.

Yarn Hod