2024 July Newsletter
From the
Office of the President:
June’s
paint-in and potluck reminded me of some of the traditions the club
had such as potluck
lunches for the seminars. It was really nice to paint and socialize
with everyone and
it truly felt like one of those seminar luncheons. We had a few folks
who came just to
visit and partake in the delicious spread. We enjoyed your company.
It is always nice to
conversate and get to know everyone on a different level.
As
I looked around the room, I began to reminisce on faces that were
absent, those that
are
no longer part of the club or those who have passed. Everyone has
left some sort of
imprint
whether it is from the paint projects, shared experiences or
memorable moments
of
paint mishaps.
Are
there traditions that we need to bring back that we have somehow
forgotten about?
I
know that on our blog we have a recipe folder and back in the day
recipes were once
shared
and sadly we have gotten away from that tradition. What is your
favorite memory
or
experience with the club? Does anyone have any old photographs that
they would
like
to share with us?
The
board does hope to weave some of those traditions in with our mission
statement.
The
board will convene later this month and that meeting will provide an
opportunity to
identify
the mission statement as well as prepare for our upcoming seminar
with Lise
Lorentzen.
At
the potluck we all voted on our favorite candle pattern for Terry’s
July candle class.
The
pattern is a ribbon with bells and Terry’s rendition of it came out
beautiful. I can’t
wait
to paint it. The candles would make a nice Christmas gift. With that
being said, we
can
start a tradition of Christmas in July for a paint-in. We can paint
Christmas in other
months
as well, but the Christmas in July has been a fun and catchy retail
theme for
many
years now. Why not participate?
Merry
painting,
LeeAnn
Washatka, President
2024 Seminars and Paint-ins
Due to conflicts with Westwood Village needs,
GSDP Paint-ins will now be the third Saturday of the month.
July 20th (Saturday) – Terry Pulver - Jingle Bell Candle Painting
August 17th (Saturday) – Marilyn Healy - Watercolor Cards
September 5th - 7th (Thur-Sat) – Lise Lorentzen Seminar
October 19th (Saturday) – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle
November 16th (Saturday) – Pat Reeder - TBA
December 14th (Saturday) – Christmas Party - Hug Hes (Syracuse)
Raffles
This year we would like to ask our members to bring a NICE raffle item or two. Painting supplies like palette paper, brushes, and tracing paper are always welcome as are nice small or medium sized wood or metal surfaces. Other items could include potted plants and painting books. If you would like to receive it, it will probably make a good raffle item. If you have some gently used brushes, they would also be welcome to have on hand for beginners.
Christmas Raffles
This year at our Christmas Party we will again be having a very special raffle. It is a beautiful box painted by Gayle Oram. Gayle is internationally recognized as a rosemaling painter and has been awarded a Gold Medal in Rosemaling from Vestereim. Her works are highly prized by all lovers of Norwegian Rosemaling and are today's and tomorrow's collectables.
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.
July
Jingle Bell Candle Painting design by Jo Avis Moore
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
Surface: 3x6 or 3x8 pillar candle
Date: July 20th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)
Palette:
Americana
Country
Red Tiger Lilly
Brilliant
Red Antique Maroon
Marigold Cad
Yellow
Hauser
Green Lt Hauser
Green Med
Hauser
Green Dk Burnt Umber
Lamp
Black White
Other
Supplies:
Rubbing
Alcohol
Paint
Adhesion Medium (provided by the instructor)
Hint:
Painting on white candles helps keep the colors true and makes basecoating
easier.
Prep
Instructions:
Clean
candle thoroughly with a paper towel dampened with rubbing alchohol.
Wipe dry with another paper towel. Avoid touching the candle because
the oils from your hands may hamper the Paint Adhesion Medium's
ability to stick.
Apply
the pattern using graphic paper and a stylus. Use light pressure to
prevent denting the candle. If
you have problems getting the graphic to transfer to the candle,
paint the candle with equal amounts of Paint Adhesion Medium and
White and allow to dry completely before applying the patten (see
note below).
Basecoat
ribbon in Country Red, leaves in Hauser Green Med and bells in
Marigold (It may take 2 coats). Mix colors with equal amounts of
Paint Adhesion Medium. This will provide a solid smooth background
for the design.
Note:
You only need Paint Adhesion Medium where the paint touches the wax
surface of the candle. After basecoating, it is no longer necessary
to add the medium to the following layers of paint. If you paint
areas (vines) that are not basecoated, you will need to mix equal
amounts of Paint Adhesion Medium to your paint.
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.
August
Teacher: Marilyn Healy
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
Surface: Watercolor
cards provide by teacher
Date: August 17th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)
Supplies:
Marilyn
will bring pallets with the watercolors on them.
Each
person attending needs a Black permanent liner like IDentiPen 1.0mm
or other brand, as long as it is permanent. Pencil, eraser, transfer
paper and paper towels and water container.
Brushes:
Round
brush like size 8. (I have a Princeton myself)
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 Lise Lorentzen Seminar
Teacher: Lise Lorentzen
Cost: $300
Surface: The wood for the plate, sign, pictures, patterns, instructions and paints are
included in the seminar price.
Date: September 5th thru 7th 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 August 15th to hold your spot in the class. 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.
Any remaning seminar balance must be paid when you pickup your surfaces, pictures, patterns and instructions.
You will be notified of the date and location of pickup.
Lunches are included in the seminar price. Bottled water will also be provided.
Contact Tirzah (801-336-7900) or Leeann (801 391-3556 ) if you have any questions about the seminar.
The 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.
October
Santa Spindles
Teacher: Betty Roberts
Cost: $7.50 (class fee)
Surface: $22.00
(If you want a spindle, contact Tirzah at 801-336-7900 by September 10th and mail a check for $22 to GSDP care of Pat Reeder at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 by September 15th. Spindles must be ordered by September 15th and you will be notified when and where to pickup yours.)
Date: October 19th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)
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.
Santa Spindles