Utah Guild of Heritage Artists: January 2019 Newsletter

Hello fellow painters,

I hope everyone had a memorable holiday time, and that this new year will bring joy to everyone. I am really excited about the projects that have been scheduled for the year, and I hope you all will take on the challenge of each project, especially if its a new way to paint.

The Christmas party was wonderfully hosted by Lisa at her home, and the food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. I speak for us all in a great big Thank You to Lisa Peck for her year as a great chapter president. I would also like to thank everyone for their support of the chapter...that's what makes it a success for us all. I would especially like to thank my new board members for there willingness to volunteer to serve for another year.

I hope everyone is excited about the January project--and thankfully the Palek design Judy is teaching is large enough to see without a microscope!

I am excited about the seminar we will have with Kristen Birklund, which we have successfully changed to September so we are all able to support our neighboring chapters in their April seminars.

Take Care, and see you all at the chapter meeting in January.

Glenna Nielsen, Chapter President

In Memory

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of one of the Utah Guild of Heritage Artists Lifetime members, Carol Shipley on December 28, 2018.

Carol held the office of Treasurer for the Guild and served in many capacities. She was willing to help where she was needed.

She co-owned the Cabin, which was a Decorative Painting store and she taught many classes there.

Carol was also an avid collector. She obtained several decorative pieces that were painted by the famous Decorative Painter, Peter Ompir. I remember that she once gave a talk about how to start a collection at Guild and gave us each a hairnet. She loved to go antiquing, to the D.I. and other thrift stores to add to her many collections.
We were so lucky that she opened her home to us so that we could view her large Santa Collection.

She was very musically talented. She would often provide the entertainment for our Christmas Parties along with her sister, Patty and Patty’s husband.  Carol would always write darling skits to announce the new board or an upcoming meeting.

Carol had a wonderful smile or a good word for you. If you ever needed something, she usually had it in her large purse. She will be missed by her many painting friends!

~ Shonnie Whitney

Carol Shipley's Obituary

January 19, 2019 Class - 9:00 am

Judy Graham will be teaching a Palekh design on a small box. The box will be made by Jan Pecharich. Judy says she used tiny liners. When she took the class they used Raphael number 8829 in a 2 and 0. Josonja has a new brush out number 4015 in a 10/0 that is really great. One of the best things is to bring magnifying glasses so you can see well.

January Food Assignments

Main - JoLynn

Salad - Glenna

Dessert - Betty

January Raffle Assignments

Shonnie

Glenna

Gail
Betty

February 16, 2019 Class - 9:00 am

Glenna Nielsen will teach a Leprechaun design on a plate. The pattern fits a 13" plate with an 8 1/2 inch center an d a 2 1/2 rim. The pattern can be reduced or enlarged to fit another surface. This will be a "bring your own surface" project. The cost of the pattern is $10.00. You can sign up for this project at the January meeting.

Great news -- Debbie Beckstead brought in wooden plates that we will sell for $3.00/small plate and $4.00/large plate. You could use one of these plates for the February project. You can purchase a plate at the January meeting.

March 16, 2019 Class - 9:00 am

Kay Salisbury will teach a beautiful floral design on a round table from IKEA. It is the same table we have painted on before. Members can pick up their own table or Glenna purchased eight extra tables for those who need one. The cost is $27.00 each. Patterns for the project are $10.00. Please contact Glenna if you want a table.