October 2019 Newsletter

Dear UGHA Members:

October is here, and as you have all probably noticed, fall has come in with a snap. I am enjoying the fall weather, fall leaves and the colors that come with this cooler weather. It happens to be one of my favorite times of the year.

It's so fun to start painting for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and especially Christmas this year. For some reason, it ended up that we will be painting two Christmas themed projects this fall.

In October, we will be painting a JoSonja Santa plate design taught by Nora Linscott. She has painted the original colors and design, and also another one with a different background—I call that going the extra mile. 

And then in November, Lisa Peck will be repainting an original oil design by Margaret Wehking, called Christmas Plate #4, to acrylics so that we can all go back and enjoy a wonderful time in our decorative painting past.

I want to thank both Nora and Lisa for being willing to paint projects, and then teach these designs to us. We are all so lucky to have each other, and to have such fun painting together. 

Just a quick reminder that we will be voting on officers for the 2020 year at our October meeting, and that we do need to pay our dues for the next year by the end of December.

See you all October 19th, brush in hand.

Glenna Nielsen: Chapter President

Chapter Meetings

October 19:  Nora Linscott will teach a JoSonja Santa Plate   

There is one extra plate available for $15.00 plus the pattern is $10.00.  Let Pat McKean know if you want it.  All other plates and patterns were handed out at the September 21st seminar.

Lunch Items:  Main Dish:  Lisa Peck                                   Salad:  Maridene Alexander                   
                       Dessert:  Jan Christensen

Raffle Items:  Jacque Illguth, Kay Salisbury, Pat McKean

November 16:  Lisa Peck is teaching a 

Margaret Wehking Christmas Plate 4 

This is a bring-your-own wood project.  The pattern for the class is $10.00.

Christmas Luncheon - December 7, 2019

This year's Christmas luncheon will be held at Kay Salisbury's Home from noon to 2:00 p.m.  We will be having a gift exchange.  Please bring a $15 quality gift that you would like to receive yourself!

Karen Brouwer Seminar

February 27, 28 and 29

We are so lucky that Betty made arrangements to have Karen Brouwer from Australia will come to Salt Lake after the Las Vegas convention to teach our guild.  This is a 3-day seminar.  The price is $50.00 per day, or if you register for all three days it is $125.00.  If you are not a member of the Salt Lake Chapter, you will need to pay the membership fee of $25.00.

All classes include the wood and the painting pattern.  Please sign up as soon as possible so that we can get the wood pieces ordered!  Contact Pat McKean (801) 913-6238 (home) or (801) 631-3100 (mobile) or sign up at the meeting in October.  The cut-off date to sign up is November 7th!

Karen will be teaching three projects, as follows:

February 27 - Wrens

 The cost is $28.00 with the test tubes and $25.00 without.  The piece includes
mother-of-pearl sheets that will be adhered to the wood. 

February 28 - Globes  

You can choose from either the Nativity scene or the Christmas scene.
Also, you can choose if you want an open back or a painted back.
See the photos for an example.
The cost for the globe is $25.00.

February 29 - Hummingbirds

The cost for this class is $25.00.  The piece includes
mother-of-pearl sheets that will be adhered to the wood. 

*** Dues ***

Please remember to pay your dues NOW!  They are due by the Christmas lunch!  Thank you!

Painting Tip

Place a piece of wax paper on top of your tracing, then the carbon paper, onto your piece.  The was paper will show you what you have already traced in!