Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 2022 October Newsletter

Hello Painters, 

The Witch Banner we did with Tirzah was really fun. There were some very ugly/cute greenfaced witches to be seen!

 

Helen will be teaching a Winter Tree and Forest Friends on watercolor paper in October.

We have moved the Cookie exchange to November when we will be doing a Fridge Magnet/Note pad with Tirzah. It should be both enjoyable and tasty, so watch the newsletter for more information.

Helen

2022 Seminars and Paint-in

October 8^th (Saturday) –  Helen Mahoney - Winter Tree and Forest Friends

November 12^th (Saturday) –  Fridge Magnet/Note Pad and Cookie Exchange

December – Christmas Party

Chapter Dues

It is not to early to pay your 2023 local dues ($15). Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

Christmas Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. It will be large wooden Tine filled with lots of goodies, including pictures of ideas for painting or finishing your piece.

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.

October

Winter Tree and Forest Friends

Teacher:     Helen Mahoney

Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:      Watercolor paper (140 lb)

Date:           October 8^th (Saturday) 10:00am

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

Palette: Jo Sonja

Carbon Black               Colony Blue
Mouse                          Mustard Seed
Napthol Crimson          Pine Green
Warm White                 Brilliant Magenta

Prismacolor Pencils:

PC935.  Black              PC941 Light Umber

PC1022. Kelp Green

NOTE: If you don't have some of the Jo Sonja colors or Prismacolor pencils, Helen will have some to share.

Prep Instructions:

Trace pattern onto your watercolor paper (140 lb). I find it easy to tape the paper to a window (as in Carol Sphon's class) and trace.

Wet your paper and splatter with Mouse. This allows for the color to spread. Let paper dry for a moment and then pat excess water off the paper. This step may be repeated to achieve the affect you desire.

Note: This painting technique requires you to stay within the lines with very light washes of color. If you do go out of the lines, you need to have a damp towel or cotton swab to pat and remove the color from the area.

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.

November
Fridge Magnet/Note Pad and Cookie Exchange

Teacher:     Tirzah Probasco

Cost:           $7.50 (class fee)

Surface:      $5.00 Magnet and Note pad

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

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

Note: Tirzah has the Magnet and Note Pads. Please contact her (801-336-7900) if you want one.

Palette: JoSonja
Black                         Deep Yellow
Pale Gold                  White
Napthal Red Light     Purple Madder
Ultramaring Blue

Black Ident-Pen permanent marker

Note: Tirzah will bring Deep Yellow and Purple Madder if you do not have these colors. She will also have the texture paste and glitter for the snow as well as the note pads.

Brushes:
Round #4 or 5
Floating Flat
Liner
Scruffy (old)

Prep Instructions:
Trace pattern and apply to magnet paper - do not cut out before painting. Base package ith Pale Gold. It may take two coats. Dry.

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 22^nd (Saturday) 9:00 am -  Watercolor Hummingbird

Class taught by Lorean Weng on Rice paper