Golden Spike Decorative Painters

 

2023 September Newsletter

Hello ladies,

Last month Laura Clegg came up and taught us a Betty Caithness pattern, the Sunflower and Bee Box. It was a really good project and we learned a new way of putting an under-pattern on our wood piece. It turned out really great as did the Sunflowers and adorable bees. If you missed the Paint-in, you missed a great class. Thanks Laura!!!

Terry will teach an Autumn bucket in September. Our seminar with Michele is only a month and a half away. I know we have all been waiting to see what the project will be. Michele has promised us that she will send us a picture of the project within the next two weeks. We will update the newsletter with the picture as sooon as we get it and I will notify everyone with a text.

Looking forward to seeing you at the paint-ins and seminars.

Terry

2023 Seminars and Paint-in 

Septmeber 9^th (Saturday)               - Terry Pulver - Autumn Bucket

October  12^th -14^th (Thurs - Sat)    -  Michele Walton Fall Seminar 

November 11^th (Saturday)              - TBA

December (Saturday)                      - Christmas Party

Christmas Raffles

This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a special raffle. It will be large wooden Sewing Box filled with lots of goodies, including pictures of ideas for painting or finishing your piece, paper towels, palet paper, tracing paper, a wooden Winter triptic and pattern, 4 nutcrackers, jewlery and more.

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.

2024 Elections

GSDP will vote on new officers this fall. We have not had elections since Covid and the current officers were appointed at the GSDP meeting in January and given the task of making the transition to an independent organization after National closed it's doors. That task is completed, and the appointed officers have taken us through the first half a year. If Golden Spike Decorative Painters is to continue, we need your help. Please consider running for the Board for 2024. All positions are open, President, 1^st and 2^nd Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter editor, and Seminar/Paint-in coordinator. If you are willing to run, you may contact any Board member.

2024 Paint-ins and Seminars

The Board would like some input from our members about next year's Paint-ins and Seminars. What kind and style of projects would you like to paint? Who would you like as teachers? Would you willing to teach a class and if so, what would you teach? Please give this some serious thought. We are here for You. Contact any  Board member with your ideas.

September

Autumn Bucket based on design by Barbara Bunsey

Teacher:         Terry Pulver

Cost:              $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:         $10.00 6 ½ “ metal bucket
(Tirzah has the buckets for sale. If you want one let us know.)
Date:              Septmeber 9^th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Paints: DecoArt Americana

Antique White              Avocado

Bright Orange              Burnt Orange

Lamp Black                 Soft Black

Burnt Umber                Dioxazine Purple

Honey Brown              Oxblood

Persimmon                 Primary Yellow

Jack-o-Lantern Orange

Traditional Burnt Sienna

Traditional Burnt Umber

Midnight or other dark Green

Misc Supplies:

Glazing Medium

Sponge

Background Prep Instructions:

Basecoat with dark Green. Paint the interior of the bucket any color you wish. Dry. Sponge over dark Green with Antique White. Some green should show through. Dry.

NOTE: if you feel uncomfortable with the glazing process you may stop here and I will demonstrate in class.

Place small puddles of Honey Brown, Traditional Burnt Umber, Burnt Umber, dark Green, Oxblood and Diox Purple on your palette and a large puddle of Glazing Medium. Dress your wash brush in glazing medium. Sideload into Honey Brown and slip-slap lightly over the bucket, especially in the center area. With a dirty brush, side load into Traditional Burnt Umber and lay some color here and there, especially at the top and bottom of the piece. Repeat with dark Green and Burnt Umber.

Clean brush and redress with glazing medium. Pick up Diox Purple and tap here and there, repeat with Oxblood.

Colors should be soft and blended. Use damp (not wet) sponge to blend if necessary. Dry.

Repeat the process until you have the results you desire. Dry over night.

When totally dry, lightly coat with glazing medium to seal and protect the background. Dry completely again and then transfer the 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 Michele Walton Seminar

Rooster 

The Rooster sewing kit was designed by Michele just for our seminar.

Teacher:         Michele Walton

Cost:               $300

Date:               12^th thru 14^th October 10:00 am

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

Seminar: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. The deposit must be received by September 15th  to hold you sport in the class. Class size is limited! The check should be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.

Paint will be provided by teacher. You will get the patterns and instructions when you pick up your rooster (date to be determined).

Prep Instructions:

Inside Rooster   

Seal wood. 

Seminar will be held in the classroom of Wimmers' Sewing and Vaccum (1077 E, Gentile Street, Layton, UT). Exit I-15 at Layton Parkway, exit #330. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 425 S Fort Lane. Then turn right onto E Gentile Street and continue east 75' then turn right again. In 121' turn left and Wimmer's will be on the right. There is parking around the building.

Lunches are included in the seminar price.

Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) if you have any questions about the seminar.