Presidents Message
Hi all,
Happy early spring everyone! Of course, the temperature is supposed to drop drastically (writing this Tues Mar 31). I hope everyone's plants survive and the weather change brings rain to the valley.
I am excited for the upcoming projects and seminar.
April 25 - Rogaland flower plate (don't have the pattern with me so spelling may not be correct) with Nola - It is a very pretty JoSonja pattern.
May 16 - zentangle apron with Brenda - very cute, bright fun project - aprons are available at Hobby Lobby - pattern inspired by a Janice Miller design.
June 25-27 - retreat at JoLynn's cabin - Spring Summer themed. Adorable cement bunnies and sign-up sheet for those at the studio. Hopefully all else on display for the April meeting. Lisa has some fun ideas planned. Hope you can all make it.
August 15 - Opening Social which will include yard sale and bake sale at Kay's. Proceeds will be split with a local charity and the chapter. If you have items you would like to donate to the cause they will be greatly appreciated. They do NOT have to be crafting items. We are currently thinking yard/bake sale in the morning and the luncheon after. More details will follow as we refine the plan.
October 8 - 10 - Sherry Nelson Seminar. I am very excited to have Sherry Nelson coming to us. Oil painting. $110 a day to paint beautiful birds. The projects progress in difficulty each day. I was told if you start with project you will be able to paint them all even if you have not painted in oils before. We will require a $100 deposit by. If the sign-ups will not cover costs on the seminar will be canceled. Projects are on the blog.
If you have questions or concerns feel free to call me or e-mail.
I have to get back to work.
Happy painting!
Hope you can all make the April meeting.
Thanks,
Betty
Shara Reiner
Thanks so all who came out to paint with Shara. We had a wonderful time! It was three days of relaxed, fun painting and creativity. Can I just say, we really out do ourselves when it comes to food that is provided for the seminars we host. Great job ladies and a huge shout out to those who brought all of the good eats.
It was such a delight to meet and visit with Shara. She is spunky and full of life and reflects all things bright and beautiful. To look at her art work is to know Shara.
Check out the bracelet -black and white
zentangle on shrinky-dink film
One interesting thing about her was to see and hear the story behind the whimsical bracelets she wore each day.
Jan's pre-class preparation
We had a new over achiever/turbo painter during this seminar and it wasn't Judy. Jan came to class with ALL of the base painting done. Whaaaaat? No kidding, her piece was half way finished before the rest of us even got started. Great job Jan. Yes, she went home with a completed piece.
Jan, waiting on the rest of us.
You gotta love the sisters sharing the love of painting
Loretta and Jolene
Betty and Pat
Everyone listened to Shara and remained focused on the task at hand. All three days of painting were well spent.
April Project
Make sure you mark your calendar for April 25!
May Project
The apron is available at Hobby Lobby or you could paint this on a canvas tote or what ever you have in your closet. You don't want to miss this fun class.
Announcing Sherry Nelson
Mark your calendars for October 8, 9 10, 2015. Join us for the three day seminar with one of the finest oil Master
Decorative Artist in our Society. It is not too early to sign up to reserve your spot. Here are the projects she will be teaching.
Other Happenings
Heidi England Seminar
Teacher: Heidi England
Date: April 29th-30th and May 1st 9:00 am - 5 pm
Cost: $300.00 (class fee, yarn hod, photo/pattern packet, and lunches)
$350.00 (Non-Members)
Note: Heidi will be bring the paints for the seminar, but below is a list of what will be used.
Palette: JoSonja
Mouse Titanium White
Husk Antique Brass
Galaxy Sea Swirl
Pale Gold Sea Grass
Oak Moss Forest Green
Thistle Mulled Rose
Russett Rosewood
Expresso Marigold
Charcoal
White Gesso
Clear Glaze Medium
Retarder
Prep Instructions:
Seal entire piece with White Gesso. (See instructions for further details.)
Seminar: (There is a limit of 20 people for this seminar.) A $100 non-refundable deposit must be paid by February 28th to hold your place in the class and pay for the wood. The balance for the seminar must be paid when the pattern and wood is picked up.
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 (801-825-2660) if you have any questions about the seminar. Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the Chapter at 470 W 4900 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84405