2021 August Newsletter
Hello Ladies,
I am so excited about the Heidi England Seminar that is just around the corner. The piece is one of my favorites. I can't wait to see you all and start painting again. It has been way too long!!! It will be a lot of fun to hear what everyone has been doing. See you soon!!!
Helen
2021 Seminars and Paint-ins
August 14th (Saturday) – Lydia Gossett – Bird's Nest Gourd
September 11th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver – Owl
September 29th thru October 1st (Wed-Fri) – Heidi England Seminar
November 13th (Saturday) – Helen Mahoney – Donna Dewberry Design
December (Saturday) – Christmas Party
Bird's Nest Gourd by Julie Grant and Cindy Pray
Teacher: Lydia Gosset
Cost: $7.50 (class fee) Surface: Gourd of your choice
Date: August 14th (Saturday) 9:30 am
(setup and chat time 9:00-9:00)
Note:
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.
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.
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 11th (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.
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| 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.
Spotlight on Local and Visiting Artists
Juanita
Denton
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| Watercolor Peonies |
Juanita developed her love of Art when she received her first box of crayons.
She has worked in the Decorative Arts since 1978. As a self-developed
artist, she began working in watercolors in 1989.
She is a two-star member of the Utah Watercolor Society where she helps to put on workshops. She has shown her work in the 2001 Western Federation of Watercolor Societies show held in Park City, Utah.
Her fine art watercolors can be found in private collections in Kansas, Nevada, Texas, and Utah.
She also earned her CDA from the Society of Decorative Painters, has published a number of decorative painting books and has taught classes in both watercolors and acrylics.
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FarieGarden 1 (Acrylics)
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| Watercolor Flowers |
