Golden Spike Decorative Painters

2009 Seminars and Paint-ins

January 10th (Saturday):     February 7th (Saturday):     March 10th-11th (Tue-Wed):     April 4th (Saturday):     May 2nd (Saturday):     June 6th (Saturday):     July Summer Vacation     August 1st (Saturday):     September 10th-12th (Thur-Sat):     October 3rd (Saturday):     November 7th (Saturday):     December 12th (Saturday):

Carol Wilson: Birthday Music Box Lisa Peck: Rusty Grapes Ronnie Bringle Seminar Julie McFadden Hazel Rimmasch: Mother's Day Tassel Tirzah Probasco: Painted Suitcases Bobbie Takashima Seminar Nancy Coley Christmas Party

January

Birthday Music Box Teacher:   Carol Wilson Cost:      Class Fee        $7.50               Music Box     $11.50 January 10th, 10 am (chat time 9:30-10:00) Palette: DecoAmericana    Avocado    Bright Orange    Burnt Umber    Cad Red    Cad Yellow    Cocoa    Desert Turquoise    Driftwood    Hauser Lt Green    Indian Turquoise    Lt Buttermilk    Lt Parchment    Marigold    Melon    Neutral Grey    Pineapple    Red Voilet    Soft Sage    Sea Breeze    Spice Pink    Titanium White    Wild Orchid    Yellow Green Prep Instructions: Seal and basecoat all sides of block with Lt Parchment. Float thin wash of Cocoa (keep it streaky) across the bottom (3/8" wide) for the ground or road. "Pitty pat" splotches of Hauser Lt Green and Soft Sage on the backgrounds of each square. Dry completely and apply basic design (no detail). Detail Views:

NOTE: You need to pay the class and surface fee by December 10th so the Chapter can order the music boxes. As soon as the music boxes arrive, we will call those who are signed-up and you can pick up your boxes at Nancy Coley's home.

Due to schedule conflicts, the Paint-in this month will be held at the Westwood Village Club House, 111 North 2000 West, Farr West. (Exit I-15 at exit #346 and go west to the stop light at UT-126 - 0.1 miles. Turn right and proceed 0.6 miles north. The Club House will be on the left.)

March Ronnie Bringle Seminar

Ronnie Bringle's love with Decorative Painting began nearly 40 year ago when she visited a friend and saw her work. When she moved to Washington and could no longer find a teacher, she decided she would teach. Ronnie spent most of her early years trying to keep ahead of her students. She switched from painting in oils to acrylics in 1985 and while she says she still misses oils, she feels more confident with acrylics because of the time she has spent practicing with them. Ronnie has taught in everything from college extension classes to craft shops, SDP and other conventions, and her home studio. She has been teaching seminars throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand for the last 17 years. She labels her style of painting as "Ameri-Country". And says her favorite part of painting is teaching.

Apples on the Vine Teacher:   Ronnie Bringle March 10th 2009   (Tuesday) 9am - 5pm Cost:           Members               $50           Non-members        $80           Surface                  $30 Seminar:   A $20 non-refundable deposit must be paid when you sign up to hold your place in the class. If you wish the Chapter to order the pedestal bowl, please let us know no later than January 31st so that we have time to order it. The bowl must be paid-in-full before it can be ordered. The balance for the seminar is to be paid when the pattern and/or bowl are picked up.

Pedestal bowl 12" diameter and 5" high

Bramble Bunny Teacher:   Ronnie Bringle March 11th 2008   (Wednesday) 9am - 5pm Cost:           Members                $50           Non-members        $80           Provide your own surface Seminar:   A $20 non-refundable deposit must be paid when you sign up to hold your place in the class. The balance for the seminar is to be paid when the pattern is picked up. Note: If you have a basket that needs a lid, contact one of the Board members and we will help you find a woodcrafter to custom cut a lid.

Project measures 15" by 9.5" but can be reduced or enlarged

The Seminar will be held at the Riverdale Community Center, 4360 S. Parker Drive in Riverdale. (Exit I-15 at 31st street and turn east on UT-79 for 0.3 miles to the stop light at UT-79 and Parker Drive. Turn right on Parker Drive and proceed 2.0 miles south. The Community Center will be on the left, just past the fire station.) NOTE: We will include a map with your pattern packet, in case you need it.

Lunchs are included in the seminar price. All lunches will include bottled water and dessert. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided during the seminar.

Contact Nancy (621-7564) if you have any questions about the seminar. Checks can be made out to Golden Spike Decorative Painters and mailed to the chapter's Treasurer at 1037 W 4600 S, Riverdale Ut 84405.

Memory Box and Treasure Box Programs

    The Memory Box and Treasure Box programs are our community projects for the year, so we need boxes from our members to support these worthwhile projects.

    Memory Box Program 

    The Memory Box Program, begun in June of 1998 as an all volunteer effort to provide boxes for families of infants that pass away in the hospital so that the families did not leave the hospital empty handed without any representation of that child's life.
    The purpose of the program is to affirm that life for the family. Each box is created with great love and a sincere wish to reach out in support and understanding. As artists, we hope the boxes bring each family comfort and the knowledge that many people understand. We know each infant is special and very, very loved, regardless of how long the child lived.
    Boxes sent are as varied as the astists that create them. What is impotant s that the boxes are created " from the heart" . Our " rule of thumb"  is that if the box would make you happy if you were to receive it, then it is a good box. Everyone at any skill level is welcome to participate in the program. There is always a need for more boxes! 
    Our Boxes will go to Ogden Regional Hospital. If you would like more information on the history of the memory box project or you would like to see some pictures of the boxes submitted by other chapters visit the web site at www.teraleigh.com/memoryboxes/


    Treasure Box Program 

    Jan Mc Craw, known by most as Ladybug, is the founder of the "Treasure Box " Program for sick children.
    Having been a nurse, Jan says she remembers all too well how much it meant to terminally ill and long term case children in hospitals, to be given some little extra TLC (tender loving care). So the idea was born to paint a box for a child to have for their very own to hold keepsakes at their bedside. In checking out the resources on traditional treasure boxes used for the past century by kids, she discovered it had been a shoe box. As it turns out, it is the perfect shape to fit into a hospital nightstand. They can be painted up the same as any paper mache box. After painting every shoe box she could find, she did have to purchase some keepsakes boxes at a craft store, which are the same shape and size (11" X 7" and 4" deep).
    Jan has made it her goal since 2006 to paint as many Treasure Boxes as she can and to try to get others involved into making this a legacy that can benefit the sick children around the world.
    There is no profit made from this program, it is entirely based on volunteers who paint and create the boxes, submit designs, supplies or whatever is required to make the program work. All of the work or money that goes into this program, is completely voluntary or donated. Anything stated to the contrary is false and will be construed to be an attempt to disrupt the true aim of the program. It is meant only to offer some TLC and to put a smile on a sick child's face.
    If you would like more information on the treasure box project visit the Ladybug's web site at www.ladybugcreations.com/tbprogram/

Member Mentions

Lydia G. had knee surgery December 10th and is doing great. Eileen B. had her knee surgery December 30th. And Tirzah P. is scheduled for surgery January 7th. We hope Eileen and Tirzah do as well as Lydia.

December 2008 Treasury Report

Chapter Minutes

Attending:

Nancy Coley welcomed everyone and introduced our visitor LeeAnn. She thanked everyone for their help throughout the year and especially, at this time, CarolAnn Smith who was the Christmas Party Chairwoman. Then she announced the Board Members for 2009.

She reminded people of our special Christmas raffle, i.e. Nancy Baur’s quail, as well as the regular raffles.

Nancy also reminded everyone who wanted to attend to sign up for the Ronnie Bringle Seminar to be held on 10th and 11th of March. Deadline for signing up with partial payment is December 10th.

The time was then turned over to the Christmas Chairwoman CarolAnn. The delicious buffet dinner of salad, chicken cordon blue, potatoes, green beans and a desert was catered by Sandy's. A refreshing punch was prepared by Eileen Barnard.

Each member received a snowman and Christmas stocking.

Several games were played after dinner. First was 'find-the-hidden-words', followed by a "play money" auction and last, but not least, the hat game. Winners all received gifts.

The regular raffles were then drawn and then the special raffle of the Nancy Baur quail, which was won by Lydia Gossett.

Next was the ornament exchange which ended with a right/left story/exchange.

After the ornament exchange, Nancy gave everyone a gift from the Chapter. She also presented awards to Glenda Mitchell, Tirzah Probasco, and Terry Pulver for special service to the Chapter.

Tirzah then presented Nancy with the Chapter’s President’s gift, i.e. a signed book of James Christiansen’s art work.

Nancy gave each Board member their charm for the pins. She also gave each Board member a thank-you gift and note from herself.

Meeting was adjourned until 10:00am on 10 January 2009, at the Westwood Village Clubhouse. The planned paint-in is for a music box with Carol Wilson as teacher.

Minutes submitted by Rebecca Chaffee, Acting Secretary.