Monday, September 23, 2024

 2024 October Newsletter

From the Office of the President

September’s seminar was a seminar to remember. We hosted Lise Lorentzen who recently earned her gold medal in Rosemaling from Vesterheim. I have never rosemaled before and had a lot of anxiety about struggling or not being able to finish my projects and if I did finish what would they look like?

Lise is very personable and has a background in teaching students who have learning challenges. Lise used her skills of being able to break down instructions into manageable pieces. I truly enjoyed the seminar and my anxiety very quickly went away. Lise made rosemaling easy. She was a delight and there was zero stress. One of her mottos is “it’s just paint”.

Everyone enjoyed the seminar and had voiced requests for Lise to return. It was exciting to see that even those who have had many years of rosemaling gained new insights and techniques. You can check Lise out on her You Tube channel “Art of Lise” where you can learn basic strokes and more. You can also take part in one of her zoom classes on Rosemaling.com or through the Vesterheim museum. Additionally, rosemaling.com has a section of recorded classes that are free.

On the last day of the seminar, I was able to speak with the seminar group about honoring our heritage and acknowledging our members. Members were presented with an art doll or in Winston’s case an art guy to paint. The dress on the doll or the legs on the guy had drilled holes to hold charms that represent years as a member. The charms consist of paintbrushes, palette knives and paint palettes. See attached photo. We wanted to be able to recognize our members and share the pride of what has been built the last 38 years. Every member will receive a charm for their first year of membership and then a new charm for every 5 years in the club. If you were unable to attend the seminar, I have an art doll and your charms set aside. Come see me at either a paint-in or at the Christmas party.

We want to give a special thank you to Lindsay and Winston Bruns, OnyaTolmasoff, Scotty Foster, and all of those who have supported GSDP with donations of time and items over this and past years. We also want to thank the companies who have supported us this year, Chroma Paints, Silver Brushes, Cupboard Distributing and StudioR12 Stencils. We couldn't do what we do without you. Thanks again!!! (See these and many other web pages on the link page of the newsletter.)

The seminar offered many fellowship opportunities and I had a wonderful time getting to know some of our members more in depth. We are very fortunate to have such amazing people within our club, thank you for being you.

Rosemaling pieces completed,

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. 

October 19th (Saturday)                 – Betty Roberts - Santa Spindle - Caneled - Teacher injured
November 16th (Saturday)             – Pat Reeder - Scissor Holder 
December 14th (Saturday)             – Christmas Party - Hug Hes (Syracuse)


2025 Seminars and Paint-ins

Some things to look forward to ---- (some dates yet to be determined)

January                                       – Calendar Cover
February                                     – One Srtroke Painting
May 15th-17th                             – Lois Mueller Seminar - Rosemaling Violin
September 19th-20th                  – Rynna Polson Seminar - Ukrainian Art Eggs
December                                   – Christmas Party

If you have suggestions for projects for 2025, please let the Board know.



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.






October         Caneled - Teacher injured
Santa Spindles

Teacher:        Betty Roberts           
Cost:              $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:         $22.00
Date:             October 19th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette: JoSonja

Warm White              Titanium White
Burgendy                  Naphtol Crimson
Yellow Deep             Turners Yellow
Red Light                  Yellow light (optional)
Vermillion                  Skintone Base
Rose Pink
Sapphire Storm Blue or Ultramarine
Aqua                         Smoked Pearl
Sea Swirl
Pine Green                Teal Green
Jade                          Yellow Green
Burnt Umber              Burnt Siena
Nimbus Gray             Black or Charcoal

Metalilics:

Rich Gold                  Pale Gold
Silver

Misc:

Snow Tex                   Glitter Snow

Prep:

Glue the Ball & Wheel to top of the spindle with a good wood glue. Seal entire Spindle with waterbased sealer. Be sure to get the sealer in all the crevices. Dry thoroughly (overnight is best). Dry sand until smooth with 100 grrit sandpaper. Wipe with damp cloth.
Follow rest of prep instructions for basecoating. Please try to have all the prep done before class. The rest of the painting instructions and pictures will be handed out in class.       
 

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

Scissor Holder

Teacher: Pat Reeder

Cost:          $7.50 (class fee)
Surface:     $10.00 sissor holder
(If you want a sissor holder, contact Pat at 801-725-5083.

You will be notified when and where to pickup yours.

Date: November 16th 10:00 am
(setup and chat time 9:30-10:00)

Palette: Americana Colors

White
Black
Light Hauser Green            
Med Hauser Green
Dark Hauser Green
Ocean Blue or medium blue (Thread Color)
Diox Purple (Thread Color)
Boysenberry Pink (Thread Color)
Spiced Pumpkin or medium orange
Empire Gold (Delta) or Antique Gold
Deep Burgundy

Prep:

Sand, seal, and basecoat. You can mix clear glaze or all purpose sealer with
1st coat of paint. (I used Delta Black Green or any other dark color.)

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.



Lise Lorentzen Seminar Class Photo











GSDP 's mission is to educate the community on the traditions of decorative folk art painting and to preserve these cultural legacies for future generations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space to connect, create and inspire one another while fostering a vibrant community. 



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